Sensorineural hearing loss induced by noise or ototoxic drug exposure reduces the neural
activity transmitted from the cochlea to the central auditory system. Despite a reduced …

Tinnitus is an auditory phantom sensation (ringing of the ears) experienced when no
external sound is present. Most but not all cases are associated with hearing loss induced …

The prevalence of hearing problems in the Western world has, due to aging of the
population, doubled over the past 30 years. Thereby, noise-induced hearing loss is an …

The purpose of the current review is to propose a model highlighting the putative
connections between hearing loss and the phantom perception of tinnitus (tinnitus being …

The neuroscience of tinnitus represents an ideal model to explore central issues in brain
functioning such as the formation of auditory percepts, in addition to opening up new …

Hearing loss is a widespread condition that is linked to declines in quality of life and mental
health. Hearing aids remain the treatment of choice, but, unfortunately, even state-of-the-art …

Increased auditory sensitivity, also called hyperacusis, is a pervasive complaint of people
with tinnitus. The high prevalence of hyperacusis in tinnitus subjects suggests that both …

The dorsal cochlear nucleus (DCN) is the first neural site of bimodal auditory-somatosensory
integration. Previous studies have shown that stimulation of somatosensory pathways …

The present study uses a systems engineering approach to delineate the relationship
between tinnitus and hyperacusis as a result of either hearing loss in the ear or an …

Tinnitus is proposed to be caused by decreased central input from the cochlea, followed by
increased spontaneous and evoked subcortical activity that is interpreted as compensation …