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New Biomarkers Offer Hope for Tinnitus Treatment

5/3/2025

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Researchers at Mass General Brigham have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against tinnitus by identifying new biomarkers that measure pupil dilation and facial movements to gauge distress. Published in Science Translational Medicine, this study paves the way for objective treatment assessments, potentially leading to innovative therapies for the 15% of people affected by this debilitating condition.

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Researchers at Mass General Brigham have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against tinnitus by identifying new biomarkers that measure pupil dilation and facial movements to gauge distress. Published in Science Translational Medicine, this study paves the way for objective treatment assessments, potentially leading to innovative therapies for the 15% of people affected by this debilitating condition.