Phentermine – still the No. 1 diet pill after 50 years July 16, 2009

This year Phentermine celebrates its 50th year. Since it was approved in 1959 by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) it has grown to be the most commonly prescribed appetite suppresant and has helped millions of people rid themselves of their unhealthy excess pounds. The pharmaceutical industry is yet to develop any other drug that competes with the success of phentermine.

As obesity rates sore the weight loss market, already worth billions of dollars, continues to expand. Over the years pharmaceutical companies have invested heavily in research and development in an attempt to create alternative weight loss products, but nothing so far has proved to be as safe, affordable and effective.

Forty years later in 1999 Xenical® came to the market. Prescribed for obese patients Xenical® works by blocking absorption of dietary fats. It is recognized as safe, although only moderately effective. Its greatest drawback is that many consider the side effects which include flatulence, diarrhea and possible loss of bowel control, too unpleasant for too few results. In 2007 the first over the counter drug alli®, was made available across the USA. alli® is simply a lower dosage version of Xenical® and unfortunately suffers from the same problems of effectiveness and side effects. Most recently in June 2007 the high hopes, and sales projections, for the weight loss drug Acomplia® fell flat when a federal advisory panel refused to approve it on the grounds that it may cause severe depression.

50 years on and Phentermine is more relevant than ever as we as a nation battle against the highest levels of obesity America has ever known. As technology has impacted what we eat and physical activity levels over the past 5 decades, it has also presented new tools to help us combat our unhealthy habits. Phentermine.com, created in 1999, brought phentermine into the 21st century.

Phentermine.com is an online 24/7 resource that is not only rich in information about phentermine but also unites over 50,000 people who belong to its active forum. Full of real life success stories the forum is where support and advice is shared daily on how to best achieve weight loss and is testament to the effectiveness of phentermine.

Deafness Charities Suffering From Lack Of Awareness and Funding December 2, 2008

Research published today by the AMRC (Association of Medical Research Charities) shows a worrying lack of awareness of the work of medical research charities. A survey of more than 2,000 British adults has revealed huge gaps in knowledge about medical research charities, even though these now top the list of charitable causes to which we give money.

Deafness and deafness-related conditions affect one in seven of the UK population, a staggering 9 million people, yet the charity Deafness Research UK estimates that less than £2 per person affected is spent on medical research into deafness each year – less than the cost of a pint of beer!

Vivienne Michael, Chief Executive of Deafness Research UK, said: “The survey reveals a worrying lack of public awareness about the extent to which medical research and better health care in this country relies on the research charities. It is of particular concern to Deafness Research UK because, despite the fact that 9 million people suffer hearing loss or a related condition, the funding for deafness research is woefully inadequate.

”According to Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) figures, deafness is one of the least supported causes in the UK; we urgently need to alert people to the devastating impact of deafness, the potential that exists to find medical cures and the fact that this relies enormously on public support.”

Over half the respondents to the AMRC’s survey had donated to a medical research charity at some point, almost half said they would be more likely to give if they knew a charity funded medical research and nearly two thirds said they are interested in medical research. However, fewer than half could remember the last medical research story they had read or heard about and, when asked to name three medical research charities, the second most frequent mention (17% of those polled) was Cancer Research Campaign, a charity that has not existed under that name for over six years.

The poll also gave a picture of those most (and least) likely to donate. Londoners were significantly the least likely to support medical research whilst the top supporters were likely to be female; aged 15-34yrs; married; living in Scotland.

Vivienne Michael added: “It seems from the research that northerners are more generous when donating to medical research charities, with Scottish women being the most generous of all. We still have a lot of work to do to get our message across, not only in London and the home counties where lack of support is most apparent, but across the entire country.”

MP3 Players Can Kill On The Roads

MP3 players and iPods could mean the difference between life and death when crossing the road, pedestrians are being warned by Deafness Research UK during Road Safety Week
(10-16 November).

Deafness Research UK is encouraging pedestrians to remove their headphones while crossing the road in a bid to reduce hearing-related road traffic accidents. Furthermore, parents are being alerted to the dangers and are being urged to educate and inform children and teenagers on the pitfalls of listening to loud music when crossing the road. The message ties in with one of Road Safety Week’s key themes this year – ‘protect the ones you love’.

The two groups of pedestrians considered to be at greatest risk are:
-People, especially youngsters, listening to MP3 players, which even at low volumes can compromise hearing
-People who are hard of hearing but are in denial about it, so have not had their hearing tested or do not wear a hearing aid and so can’t properly hear what’s coming but aren’t aware of this inability.

In 2007, there were 30,191 pedestrian casualties on Britain’s roads. Many road safety campaigns focus on looking out for the danger on the roads and, while this is great advice, the importance of good hearing is often overlooked, despite the fact that it is a vital part of good road safety as traffic is often heard before it is seen.

Vivienne Michael, Chief Executive of Deafness Research UK, said: “MP3 players and iPods are here to stay but parents need to realise that there is an increased risk of injury or death on the roads when children and teenagers are unable to hear properly because of the loud music. We’re especially concerned about young people who cross roads whilst listening to MP3 players and aren’t able to hear what’s coming. Good hearing is absolutely vital when crossing the road and can mean the difference between life and death.

“In addition, many people, especially the over 40s, have a hearing problem but are either unaware of it or are not willing to admit that their hearing is not as good as it used to be. We know that some four million people would benefit from hearing aids, but don’t yet have them, which is a huge number of people potentially putting their lives at risk when crossing the road.

“Many people still consider a hearing aid unattractive and feel there is a stigma attached to wearing one. But the new, digital designs being offered by the NHS are now very discreet and, with the advent of Bluetooth and other technologies, the wearing of earpieces is becoming much more acceptable. Another obstacle has been the unacceptable time that people waited to get an NHS hearing aid after going to their GP to get a hospital referral. But waiting times are generally reducing and, certainly in England, most patients are being seen by an audiologist within six weeks of their referral.”

To put good hearing back at the heart of the Green Cross Code, Deafness Research UK have created five tips to help pedestrians make the most of their ears when crossing the road:

-Remove any headphones while you cross the road
-Try to concentrate on what you can hear, and pick out engine sounds from background noise.
-Stop talking and keep quiet while you cross.
-Don’t cross if you can’t hear what’s coming (if there is too much background noise)
-Look after your ears and have regular hearing check-ups, especially if you’re over 40
If you suspect you’re having problems with your hearing or your ear health, visit your GP.

Deafness Research UK announces Pauline Ashley prize winner November 4, 2008

The prize was established in memory of the charity’s founder, Lady Pauline Ashley, and aims to encourage the most promising young scientists to start or continue research into hearing and deafness. Awarded annually to an exceptional young scientist near the beginning of their career in hearing research, the prize enables them to gain valuable research experience in a leading research centre overseas, so that knowledge gained will be brought back to the UK to the benefit of the British deafness research community.

Rosemary will travel to the Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center at the University of Washington, Seattle, to collaborate with Professor Jay Rubinstein on a project aiming to predict the ability of infants and toddlers with cochlear implants to understand speech. If successful, the technique could provide feedback to clinicians who tune implants, enabling children to get the best out of them. Such measures could also provide information to teachers and therapists about children’s potential in speech perception.

Rosemary said: “I am extremely grateful to Deafness Research UK for giving me the opportunity to visit one of the foremost hearing research centres in the world. I will learn techniques for measuring the hearing of profoundly deaf babies and toddlers who use cochlear implants. I plan to use the techniques in future research in the UK.”

A member of the judging panel, commenting on Rosemary’s entry, said: “This candidate is outstanding with an excellent academic track record. The project is clearly described and covers the very important area of evaluating the performance of bilateral cochlear implants. The host laboratory is excellent and the collaboration should propagate long-lasting links in an area that should be supported within the UK. The personal strengths of the applicant and the quality of the host laboratories make this application a winner.”

Ade Deane-Pratt, Research Communications Manager for Deafness Research UK, said: “Rosemary has proven her abilities as a researcher. We are absolutely delighted that she has chosen to pursue what is such an important area of deafness research, which will ultimately help the treatment of deaf children and babies in the UK. Rosemary’s work is thoroughly deserving of the Pauline Ashley Prize and we wish her every success with this and future research projects.”

Together with Professor Lynne Werner, Professor Rubenstein has developed a specialised version of a test, known as “spectral-ripple” discrimination, which measures the ability to detect the kind of changes across sound frequency that occur in speech. The test is to be used with a technique known as the observer-based psychoacoustic procedure which is a rigorous means of measuring detection and discrimination in pre-lingual children as young as two weeks old.

Rosemary’s PhD is funded by Deafness Research UK and she has been supervised by Professor Quentin Summerfield (Deafness Research UK’s Chief Research Advisor). Rosemary’s research project has focused on comparing the spatial listening skills of children with normal hearing, and children with unilateral or bilateral cochlear implants. Findings show that having two implants allows children to work out where sounds are coming from and to understand speech in a range of noisy situations. These advantages may help children to avoid hazards outdoors and to understand what is being said in noisy environments at home and school.

Kinderdance Dances Its Way To Growth

Kinderdance International Inc. based in Melbourne, FL. with over 115 franchisees in the United States and Worldwide announces today that in these troubled times its franchisees have seen a growth in sales of 15% for the 2007-2008 year.

“While that is fabulous news for all of our franchisees I would like to point out that it means that more children have benefited from our movement programs in the nations fight against childhood obesity,” said Carol Kay Harsell, Co-Founder and CEO of Kinderdance. “We are so proud of the hard work of our franchisees that made this happen,” Harsell adds.

Kinderdance believes the growth in business is a result of recent focus on childhood obesity in young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the childhood obesity rate has doubled for preschool children aged 2-5 years and more than tripled for children aged 6-11 years. Parents are looking for programs such as Kinderdance to offer movement and health education for their children.

To save on gas parents have the convenience of Kinderdance’s five movement programs in childcare centers, fitness centers, schools, and other viable locations in their community. “We go to where the children are, and the parents enjoy this convenience,” says Bernard Friedman, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Kinderdance. “That is why we are growing while the economy is floundering.”

Kinderdance places emphasis on building self-confidence and self-esteem in children through learning to share, lead, interact and respond to others needs as well as their own. Children learn through a professionally researched and proven curriculum of “hands on” dance, motor
development, and fitness instruction combined with educational tutoring taught by fully trained Kinderdance instructors.

Kinderdance has been steadily expanding since its founding in 1979. Since then they have taught hundreds of thousands of children and now, each week, over 12,000 children participate in its programs.

Speaking Of Women’s Health Names Morning Keynote Speaker September 25, 2008

Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and CEO of Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC (www.aestheticmedicalpro.com), has announced that Cammy Dierking, an acclaimed news anchor and motivational speaker, will be the morning keynote speaker for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health Conference to be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 2 E. South St. In her presentation, “Discover Your Everyday Super Heroes,” Dierking will motivate and encourage women to find the super hero characteristics and attributes that they posses within themselves. Dierking was one of the first female sports anchors in the country and has spent the past 20 years as a news anchor in Cincinnati. She has even completed 10 marathons and an IRONMAN triathlon.

Speaking of Women’s Health is an event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety. The theme for this year’s event is “Discovering Your Everyday Super Hero,” which encourages women to develop and recognize the super hero characteristics within themselves and others. For more information about the event, call (919) 713-1543 or visit http://www.swhraleigh.com.

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News Facts:

• Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and CEO of Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC (www.aestheticmedicalpro.com), has announced that Cammy Dierking, an acclaimed news anchor and motivational speaker, will be the morning keynote speaker for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health Conference to be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 2 E. South St.
• In her presentation, “Discover Your Everyday Super Heroes,” Dierking will motivate and encourage women to find the super hero characteristics and attributes that they posses within themselves.
• Dierking was one of the first female sports anchors in the country and has spent the past 20 years as a news anchor in Cincinnati.
• She has even completed 10 marathons and an IRONMAN triathlon.
• Speaking of Women’s Health is an event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.
• The theme for this year’s event is “Discovering Your Everyday Super Hero,” which encourages women to develop and recognize the super hero characteristics within themselves and others.
• For more information about the event, call (919) 713-1543 or visit http://www.swhraleigh.com.

Quotes:
“We are pleased to have Cammy Dierking as the morning keynote speaker,” said Mangrum. “She is the true definition of an everyday super hero, and she will be able to motivate other women to find the super hero within themselves.”

About Speaking of Women’s Health:
The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), nonprofit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.” Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women’s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 50 conferences and events across the country, educating and empowering women in a pampering environment. The national foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into local women’s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs – Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; and a weekly television show, Lifetime’s Speaking of Women’s Health. Please visit http://www.speakingofwomenshealth.com or call 1-866-SWH-INFO for more information.

Field Fisher Waterhouse recovers highest reported settlement in Erbs Palsy case

Law firm, Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP, has reported the recovery of £405,750 to a nine-year-old girl, who was injured in 1998 whilst under the care of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; the highest reported settlement in an Erb’s Palsy case of its type.

The claimant was injured during birth as her head was delivered but there were difficulties in delivering the shoulders, known as shoulder dystocia. Field Fisher Waterhouse acted for the claimant in the case that the antenatal care was negligently managed, and there was a failure to deliver by caesarean section. There were further negligent acts and omissions in the obstetric management, including inter alia – the application of strong traction to her head.

As a consequence, she suffered a severe traumatic injury to the nerves supplying her right arm, causing paralysis. She underwent four extensive surgeries to attempt to improve function in her arm in the first seven years of her life. Despite this the claimant has been left with a permanent disability and the right limb remains for all practical purposes, functionless.

The claimant’s mother brought the clinical negligence case against the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. Samantha Critchley, a solicitor in the Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Group at Field Fisher Waterhouse, acted for the claimant.

The hospital accepted that there were elements of the management of the labour, which were not appropriate and admitted negligence in the claimant’s care and invited proposals for settlement. After a lengthy negotiation the amount of settlement was agreed, in principle, between the parties.

At an Infant Settlement Hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice on 28 July, the terms of settlement were approved. In addition to the substantial damages recovered by Field Fisher Waterhouse for the claimant, the hospital was also ordered to pay the claimant’s legal costs.

The claimant’s parents said: “We now know that our daughter will have enough money to help her get through the rest of her life. We would encourage any parent to be very patient in a case like this and not to jump at the first offer they are given.”

Samantha Critchley said: “I am delighted to achieve such a significant award on the claimant’s behalf. She is a delightful and brave little girl who will be affected by her disability for the rest of her life. I hope that the compensation will allow her to obtain the necessary support, now and in the future, to ensure she reaches her full potential in life.”

The claimant was represented by Henry Witcomb of 1 Crown Office Row.

About Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP:

Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP is a full-service European law firm with offices in Brussels, Hamburg and London. With 119 partners, over 200 other lawyers and nearly 300 support staff, we assist a wide range of international clients, advising across a full range of legal issues.
The main areas of practice are corporate and commercial, IP and technology, banking and finance, regulatory and real estate. Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP also have particular expertise in competition & EU law, dispute resolution, employment, personal injury and clinical negligence, public sector and tax.

For further press information please contact:
Louise Eckersley
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Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP
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Women’s Health Names 2008 Sponsors August 20, 2008

Dr. Lisa Roberts, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president and CEO of Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced the sponsors for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health Conference to be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 2 E. South St.

Event Host:
Resources for Seniors

Presenting Sponsor:
· WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Leadership Sponsor:
· Women’s Edge Magazine

Featured Sponsors:
· Ameriprise Financial
· NBC-17
· New York Life
· Raleigh Convention Center
· Sunrise Senior Living
· Women in the Triangle

Design Sponsor:
· VisionPoint Marketing

Media Sponsors:
· BOOM! Magazine
· Carolina Women
· Healthy Living Magazine
· MMI Associates, Inc.
· Senior’s Guide
· Skirt!

Breakout Session Sponsors:
· First Citizens Bank
· Brookdale Senior Living

Community Investment Grant:
· BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

Community Partner Sponsor:
· Kate B. Reynolds Foundation

Media Partners:
· Senior Living Magazine
· CGP Printing

Destination Wellness Sponsor:
· Iatria Spa and Health Center

Volunteer Sponsor:
· First Citizens Bank

Table Sponsors:
· Active Healthcare
· BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina
· Cherry, Bekaert & Holland
· SAS Institute
· The Women’s Business Center of NC

Speaking of Women’s Health is an event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety. The theme for this year’s event is “Discovering Your Everyday Super Hero,” which encourages women to develop and recognize the super hero characteristics within themselves and others. For more information about the event, call (919) 713-1543 or visit http://www.swhraleigh.com.

“We would like to thank the local businesses who are sponsoring the Raleigh conference,” said Roberts. “With the sponsors’ help, this conference will be a success.”

About Speaking of Women’s Health:
The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), nonprofit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.” Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women’s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 50 conferences and events across the country, educating and empowering women in a pampering environment. The national foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into local women’s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs – Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; and a weekly television show, Lifetime’s Speaking of Women’s Health.

Headache sufferers cost employers an estimated 13 billion and account for 113 million lost workdays every year

Employers use physical therapy for headache prevention and to reduce muscle strain and spasms during work hours.

Press Release Body: Centennial, CO – Employees suffering from work-related headaches turn to physical therapists for pain-relief education, long-term relief from headache pain, and ultimately headache prevention.

According to a recent survey done by the National Headache Foundation, employees suffering from headaches say headaches result in missed days of work, decreased productivity, an inability to concentrate, and changes in mood or behavior. Costing employers an estimated 13 billion a year and a startling 113 million lost days of work, headache sufferers are turning away from drugs to using alternative methods for headache prevention, including physical therapy, to eliminate specific habits that lead to repetitive and painful headaches.

Michael Stofan, MSPT, a physical therapist at Heritage Health in Centennial, Colorado, treats patients suffering from workplace related headaches frequently in his practice. Stofan says that, \”many times headaches can be avoided by making small changes to employees\’ posture, educating them on becoming more aware of their working conditions and recognizing the triggers that cause headaches, and helping them to remember to frequently stretch throughout the day.\”

Education and proper stretching is the key to combating repetitive workplace injuries. Heritage Health has developed a workstation posture evaluation to help companies reduce workplace injuries and assist employees in finding the best work posture.

Physical therapy is commonly thought of for rehabilitation. However, physical therapy is often used for injury prevention as well. Heritage Health conducts injury prevention consultations and teaches patients specific stretches that meet the needs for individual companies. \”Every person has different needs – ranging from the height of the cubicles and chairs to the way they sit. We\’ve found that companies that train employees on proper workstation posture see a reduction in headaches, as well as carpel tunnel syndrome and other repetitive-use, workplace injuries\”, leading to less time missed from work, increased productivity and happier, healthier employees, says Stofan.

About Heritage Health
Heritage Health, based in Centennial, Colo., is a full-service healthcare facility specializing in the prevention and treatment of workplace injury. Our unique multi-disciplinary practice consists of chiropractic care, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy and nutritional therapy. We also publish a healthcare blog, http://www.HeritageHealth.net/blog which provides information on non-invasive ways to prevent injury and live to your fullest potential.

London women suffers the “aural equivalent of headlight dazzle” August 13, 2008

Ngaire Lowndes of London has suffered from a constant high frequency ringing sound in her ears for four years. It gets worse in the evening when she is trying to relax and also when she is stressed, tired or angry, and particularly when she is exposed to any loud noise. Ngaire thinks that the tinnitus may be a result of her former occupation; she was a freelance legal secretary and paralegal, but had to give it up when she became unable to undertake even short-term assignments due to the hearing fatigue caused by the heavy load of audio-typing that is the legal secretary’s lot.

”It’s not just hearing a voice in your ears for eight hours a day that does the damage, but actively listening, deciphering and then typing dictation, which is not always clearly or consistently delivered. I’ve worked for solicitors who were so horrendously bad at maintaining a consistent volume of dictation, who mumbled or shouted, or simply spoke very badly, that I would have to listen to phrases three or four times over just to understand what they were trying to say. Multiply that to fill a working day, and are you surprised that tinnitus is extremely common in older legal secretaries?

“I used to work in central London and was very accustomed to the rhythm of the city, but now I have no confidence in coping with it. I’m lucky that I can now work from home, but have had to accept a huge drop in income,” explains 53-year-old linguistics consultant, Ngaire. “I’ve had to give up other things too: I used to sing in a large choir, which I loved, but the sound levels generated in performance overwhelmed my hearing. I couldn’t pitch my voice accurately or hear what I was supposed to be singing. As a classically trained singer and musician, this was a big loss.” It is a long time since Ngaire has been to a concert or to the theatre in London, not only because of the noise during shows, but also because of the strain of getting there and back.

She also misses playing the piano – even such a pleasant sound causes problems for her ears.
“I actively avoid gatherings now, where the noise will be above a certain level. I have a friend’s wedding coming up, but after the ceremony and the meal – when the disco starts – I’ll have to leave, because even if it’s music that I love, my ears will ring tenfold for days afterwards. It’s like the aural equivalent of headlight dazzle; loud music becomes a blur of sound.” said Ngaire.

Ngaire has had a hearing test at her local audiology department where it was confirmed that she had no hearing loss but that she definitely had tinnitus. The advice was to avoid loud noise wherever possible and so she has invested in some earplugs. No support or treatment was offered and Ngaire was told by a sympathetic audiologist that nothing could be done to cure the tinnitus. The ringing does stop completely when she is swimming underwater, but this is not exactly a practical solution to the problem. Ngaire welcomes the idea of more research being carried out to develop new methods of treatment. “Keep scouting round and testing anything, however loopy it seems – something, someday, must work,” she urges. “It would also be valuable for non-afflicted people to realise that tinnitus is exhausting. It takes away your concentration and makes going out anywhere a tiring ordeal,” she adds.

“I’ve become quite a hermit compared to my previous life and there’s really nothing I can do about it. I greatly miss listening to music and taking part in it, and I tend to communicate with the world via email. I’m not at all deaf – quite the opposite, but I often have to ask people to repeat themselves. If conversations aren’t short and purposeful, I have difficulty focusing on them.”

Deafness Research UK is the country’s only charity dedicated to finding new cures, treatments and technologies for the deaf, hard of hearing and other hearing impaired people including tinnitus sufferers.

Vivienne Michael, Chief Executive of Deafness Research UK, said: “Nearly five million people in the UK are affected by tinnitus and it can have a devastating effect on their quality of life. Not enough is known about this very complex condition and we are determined to do something about it. We are committed to funding leading edge research and providing practical information to health professionals for the benefit of sufferers,” she added.

‘Deafness Research UK has produced a useful guide called ‘Managing Tinnitus’. To receive a copy telephone 0808 808 2222 or email info@deafnessresearch.org.uk. For information on research into deafness and other hearing conditions, log on to the website, http://www.deafnessresearch.org.uk’