Stem cell research and tinnitus...

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Stem cell research and tinnitus...
« on: 27 Aug 2016, 03:49 am »
I had, but passed on an opportunity to attend a lecture today on the latest pertaining to stem cell research. Anyhow, I was wondering if there were any developments with respect to that one affliction we all loath...

https://www.ata.org/news/news/new-stem-cell-transplantation-method-restores-damaged-auditory-pathways

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Re: Stem cell research and tinnitus...
« Reply #1 on: 27 Aug 2016, 02:46 pm »
Thanks for this thread. I worked in a power plant for 21 years, and exposure to extremely loud sound happened every day. I always ran around with a huge pocket of the best earplugs, but unexpected noise happened. Before I left for good, my plant was experiencing 1 - 2 EXTERNAL tube leaks a month. At over 1000psi and 480 - 510 degrees Fahrenheit, it was a miracle no one was ever killed. I don't need to bore anyone with more details. Suffice to say a steam plant isn't hearing-friendly. I should have been a librarian! The constant whistling tone in my head is very tough to get used to.