Loud noise exposure may increase risks for acoustic...

The Hearing Review;  March 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ......the risk of developing an acoustic neuroma that could cause hearing...more likely to develop an acoustic neuroma compared to people who...noise on a regular basis. Acoustic neuroma grows slowly and symptoms...

New research finds no link between cell phones and brain tumors in first...

RCR Wireless News;  September 5, 2005 ;     365 words ......have a nervous-system tumor known as acoustic neuroma develop during the first 10 years...investigation of the relationship between acoustic neuroma and analog and digital mobile phones...has been linked to increased risk of acoustic neuroma. An acoustic neuroma ...

When to suspect an acoustic neuroma.

American Family Physician;  November 1, 1995 ;     700+ words ...Acoustic neuroma is a rare but important cause of...tool for making the diagnosis of acoustic neuroma. Surgical removal using a translabyrinthine...patients at high surgical risk. Acoustic neuroma, also referred to as vestibular...

Acoustic Neuroma: Trends and Controversies

The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology;  November 1, 2000 ;     325 words ...Acoustic Neuroma: Trends and Controversies Robert...keen on approaching the problems of acoustic neuroma, as well as to experienced specialists...the proceedings of the symposium Acoustic Neuroma: Trends and Controversies, held...

CORRECTION

The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology;  October 1, 2004 ;     80 words ...In the article entitled "Acoustic Neuroma Ingrowth in the Cochlear Nerve: Does It Influence the Clinical Presentation?" (Forton et al, Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2004; 113:582-6), the legend to Fig 1 does...

My experience with acoustic neuroma

The Canadian Nurse;  February 1, 2000 ;     634 words ......was able to obtain a diagnosis of acoustic neuroma. I saw several physicians, including...investigate different causes, such as an acoustic neuroma. He was reluctant, but finally ordered...telling me that my chances of having an acoustic neuroma were "the same as winning the ...

Up-to-date doctors missed the caul on this question

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  March 3, 1997 ;     700+ words ......response you gave a patient with an acoustic neuroma in your January column, I am compelled to respond. I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma and had surgery performed in 1991...tumors are not lethal.) Although an acoustic neuroma tumor is a non-cancerous tumor, the...

Industry urges more research after study links cell-phone use,...

RCR Wireless News;  October 18, 2004 ;     700+ words ......the risk of a benign tumor known as acoustic neuroma, research that comes as wireless health...interpreting the finding of increased risk of acoustic neuroma on the side of the head where the...no conclusive link can be made.'' Acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor on the auditory...

Hypochondriac Corner.(M Health)

The Mirror (London, England);  December 4, 2003 ;     270 words ......a temperature, see your GP. Or an acoustic neuroma LOSS of hearing may be caused by an acoustic neuroma - a benign brain tumour that grows...people a year are found to have an acoustic neuroma. But the tumour can grow for years...

Histopathology of the inner ear in unoperated acoustic neuroma

The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology;  November 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ......cochlear function. KEY WORDS - acoustic neuroma, hearing loss, histopathology...presenting symptom in patients with acoustic neuroma. The incidence of hearing...clinical manifestations caused by acoustic neuroma vary greatly. Thus, some tumors...hearing loss associated with ...

Loud-Noise Tumor Increases Risk

USA Today;  February 1, 2006 ;     294 words ......such loud decibels. The tumor, called acoustic neuroma, grows slowly and symptoms typically...noticeable around age 50 or older. An acoustic neuroma tumor presses the cranial nerve that...one to 20 people per 100,000 develop acoustic neuroma each year. Those with the tumor in...

Acoustic Neuroma Association Announces New Medical Website for Newly...

PR Newswire;  June 4, 2007 ;     552 words ...ATLANTA, June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Acoustic Neuroma Association (ANA) has launched a new...for newly diagnosed and current acoustic neuroma patients, it was announced today by...professionals who treat the condition. An acoustic neuroma (sometimes termed a vestibular schwannoma...

Mobile phone risks 'unknown.(News)

The Birmingham Post (England);  August 31, 2005 ;     254 words ......Research found no substantial risk of acoustic neuroma - a rare type of brain cancer - from...mobile phones remained new technology. Acoustic neuroma is a nervous system tumour occuring...as factors affecting their risk of acoustic neuroma. Acoustic neuromas are benign tumours...

Report fails to discover cancer link to mobiles.

The Evening Standard (London, England);  August 30, 2005 ;     142 words ......Cancer Research found no substantial risk of acoustic neuroma. Acoustic neuroma is a nervous system tumour that occurs close...researchers said they found no link between acoustic neuroma and the number of years that mobiles had...

Recovery After Prolonged Anaesthesia for Acoustic Neuroma Surgery:...

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care;  June 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ......desflurane (D) or isoflurane (I) for acoustic neuroma surgery. The time from end of the...faster postoperative recovery following acoustic neuroma surgery. The faster recovery following...potential neurological deficit. Key Words: acoustic neuroma, anaesthesia, desflurane, ...