A triple blind, placebo controlled, randomised controlled trial of betahistine dihydrochloride in the treatment of primary tinnitus.

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of betahistine in the treatment of primary tinnitus.

Design: To evaluate the effectiveness of betahistine in the treatment of primary tinnitus.

Setting: Universidade estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho, Botucatu Medical School, São paulo, Brazil.

Laryngeal Microsurgery for the Treatment of Vocal Nodules and Cysts in Dysphonic Children.

Introduction: Vocal nodules and cysts are frequent causes of infantile dysphonia. Vocal therapy is the first treatment. Microsurgery has restricted indications, especially for nodules.