Nutrition, biochemistry, and tinnitus.

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  • W Rubin
چکیده

Biochemical mechanisms are a significant factor in neurootological problems. Investigation of biochemical causes of neurootological problems, such as tinnitus, are warranted and can be cost-effective. Dietary, nutritional, chemical, hormonal, immunological, and stress factors are involved directly in neurootological problems and must be evaluated and considered in designing the treatment regimen for patients complaining of tinnitus.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The international tinnitus journal

دوره 5 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1999