Publications by authors named "Karina Jullienne de Oliveira Souza"
Effects of Red and Infrared Laser Therapy in Patients with Tinnitus: A Double-Blind, Clinical, Randomized Controlled Study Combining Light with Ultrasound, Drugs and Vacuum Therapy.
Vitor Hugo Panhóca Antônio Eduardo de Aquino Junior Viviane Brocca de Souza Simone Aparecida Ferreira Lais Tatiane Ferreira Karina Jullienne de Oliveira Souza
J Pers Med
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- Tinnitus currently has no known specific cause or FDA-approved treatments, leading to a strong need for personalized therapies for patients with idiopathic and refractory tinnitus.
- The study evaluated various treatments, including transmeatal low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and its combinations with other modalities, assessing their effects on tinnitus handicap inventory (THI) scores over time.
- Results indicated that both laser puncture and transmeatal LLLT showed significant positive outcomes compared to placebo, with longer irradiation times improving effectiveness; further research is encouraged to explore long-term effects and optimal treatment parameters.