Recent analysis of the 2011-2014 NHANES data involving 684 older adults reveals that tinnitus may have implications beyond auditory issues, potentially leading to cognitive deficits. Participants reported varying durations of tinnitus, and cognitive performance was assessed using established tests. Results indicated that those with acute tinnitus exhibited significantly lower scores on attention and executive function tests, highlighting a connection between tinnitus and cognitive impairment. The research underscores the need for further longitudinal studies to explore causal relationships.

Source: frontiers