Novel tinnitus therapy helps patients cope with phantom noise
Patients with tinnitus hear phantom noise and are
sometimes so bothered by the perceived ringing in their ears they have
difficulty concentrating. A new therapy does not lessen perception of
the noise but appears to help patients cope better with it in their daily lives, according to new research led by Jay Piccirillo, MD.
Older adults sought for exercise and brain training study
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are seeking older volunteers to learn how physical and mental exercise influences brain function and performance of daily activities. For the exercise-training component of the study, researchers will compare aerobic exercise on treadmills or exercise bikes to flexibility training. In the cognitive portion of the study, a specialized brain-training regimen will be compared with a more general health-education program.