Tinnitus is a well-known pathological entity in clinical practice. However, the
pathophysiological mechanisms behind tinnitus seem to be elusive and cannot provide a …

Ever since Pliny the Elder coined the term tinnitus, the perception of sound in the absence of
an external sound source has remained enigmatic. Traditional theories assume that tinnitus …

Neuropathic pain is a challenging complaint for patients and clinicians since there are no
effective agents available to get satisfactory outcomes even though the pharmacological …

Tinnitus is a widespread public health issue that imposes a significant social burden. The
occurrence and maintenance of tinnitus have been shown to be associated with abnormal …

Voltage-gated channels are crucial in action potential initiation and propagation and there
are many diseases and disorders related to them. Additionally, the classical mechanics are …

When action potentials occur in neurons, sodium ions diffuse to inside neuronal membrane
during depolarization whereas potassium ions diffuse to the outside during repolarization, in …

The understanding of tinnitus has progressed considerably in the past decade, but the
details of the mechanisms that give rise to this phantom perception of sound without a …

Subjective tinnitus is generally assumed to be a consequence of hearing loss. In animal
studies it has been demonstrated that acoustic trauma induced cochlear damage can lead to …

Tinnitus, the perception of a sound in the absence of acoustic stimulation, is often associated
with hearing loss. Animal studies indicate that hearing loss through cochlear damage can …

We are honoured to have been involved with Brain Sciences in the production of the Special
Issue “New Insights into Pathophysiology; Diagnosis and Treatment of Tinnitus” aiming to …