Methylation of the glucocorticoid receptor gene NR3C1-1F and impact on HPA axis function in non-pulsatile tinnitus with and without panic attacks. University of Antwerp
Tinnitus is a prevalent and potentially disabling disorder characterised by the perception of sound in the absence of an external sound source. Like other chronic health problems, tinnitus can be regarded as a chronic stressor, leading to a dysregulation of the hypothalamo-hypopituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. More specifically, a hypersuppression of cortisol is seen in tinnitus patients after administration of a low dose of dexamethasone, ...