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Description:
Cochlear implants, primarily used to restore hearing in individuals with severe hearing loss, have also been shown to reduce tinnitus in many cases. The mechanism is thought to involve auditory stimulation that helps mask or reorganize abnormal neural activity associated with tinnitus. Clinical studies indicate that a significant number of cochlear implant recipients report partial or complete tinnitus relief, especially when tinnitus is associated with profound sensorineural hearing loss. However, it is not FDA-approved solely for tinnitus treatment and is considered only in patients who meet cochlear implantation criteria for hearing loss.
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AI generated Summary: Based on the single review provided by Dr. Curbside, cochlear implants can be effective in reducing tinnitus for patients with severe sensorineural hearing loss. While not approved solely for tinnitus treatment, cochlear implants may provide partial or complete relief by restoring auditory input and promoting neural reorganization when hearing loss is also present.
Cochlear implants can be effective in reducing tinnitus in patients with severe sensorineural hearing loss, often providing partial or complete relief by restoring auditory input and promoting neural reorganization. They are not approved solely for tinnitus treatment but may offer significant benefit when hearing loss is also present.
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