This world-first treatment could potentially cure pulsatile tinnitus
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
Creating a better tomorrow for all of us.
Imagine living with a constant whooshing sound in your ear, 24/7. For Chris Scharff-Cole, this was the reality living with a debilitating condition called pulsatile tinnitus. Thankfully, Chris became the world’s first patient to undergo a groundbreaking procedure that could bring relief to millions.
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