Noninvasive Tinnitus Treatment Turns Volume Down on Phantom Noises (2 of 7) (image)

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Caption

Scientists created a noninvasive unit to treat tinnitus (sometimes perceived as persistent ringing in the ears) with intermittent audio tones and mild pulses on the skin.

Credit

David Martel and Christopher Chang

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