Tinnitus, prevalent in up to 15% of the world population, is typically linked to noise-associated hearing loss, but the relationship between noise exposure and tinnitus is not straightforward: not all humans or model animals develop tinnitus after noise-associated cochlear damage, and the mechanisms involved in tinnitus involve central auditory system and nonauditory brain areas. This Review provides an overview of current understanding of neural mechanisms of tinnitus, which is essential for developing effective treatments for this disorder.
- Susan E. Shore
- Larry E. Roberts
- Berthold Langguth
