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Tinnitus is a disabling hearing disorder that significantly impacts 7% of us, over 345,000 New Zealanders "Tinnitus is so challenging to understand and treat because it is so different from person to person, If you can manage their tinnitus then you can effectively reduce the burden of anxiety and depression These devices can help tinnitus sufferers. But is it a cure? "This is the future of tinnitus research."

The collective efforts of many has led to a a break-through in the personalised treatment of tinnitus Listen to this recent radio interview on a digital polytherapeutic treatment for tinnitus from Associate "Tinnitus research is not easy. The field of tinnitus is littered by false hopes of miracle cures and treatments that overpromise but underdeliver" Read more about tinnitus research funded by the Auckland Medical Research Foundation.

1.5 billion people worldwide are affected by hearing loss. That's 1 in every 6 New Zealanders. And for some, the loss can happen almost overnight. Are you curious to learn more about what can be done to treat hearing loss, or even prevent it? For those facing challenges with hearing health, everyday conversations can present just one of many challenges. And what's more, there's a growing body of evidence linking hearing loss to the development of serious conditions and diseases including walking difficulties, falls and increased risk of dementia. Understanding the significant impact that hearing loss can have on people of all ages is critical. Thanks to the generosity of AMRF supporters, incredibly talented researchers like Professor Peter Thorne and Dr Haruna Suzuki-Kerr are able dedicate their days to identifying the many causes of hearing loss and searching for more effective treatments. To view Prof Thorne and Dr Suzuki-Kerr's latest update on their ground-breaking work, watch their insightful webinar, and catch-up on how the latest technology really can get inside your head. The video comes complete with captions and is here on our AMRF YouTube channel. Or if you are more of a reader and would like a transcript of the presentations, click here to email your request to us. It's also been said that "the most important six inches on the battlefield is between your ears!" Have you ever paused to consider how many people are going to battle for you and your ear health every day? The answer is many, many thousands and amongst those warriors are Prof Thorne and Dr Suzuki-Kerr's and their teams, with over 20 research warriors on a mission to uncover life-changing solutions for hearing loss. It's worth saying again and again: research like this just simply wouldn't be possible without the wonderful support of donors like you. Over the past 13 years, donors have played a pivotal role in contributing to the $1.3 million of funding awarded to critical hearing health projects that Prof Thorne and Dr Suzuki-Kerr have worked on. Whether as Principal Investigators or as integral members of the research team, donor support of Prof Thorne and Dr Suzuki-Kerr's work has helped to make a profound impact. Thank you for helping them to find solutions to treat hearing loss or even prevent it in the first place and as they continue in their unrelenting quest for advancements in hearing health, your generosity can make an even greater difference. Donate now to help researchers make a difference for everyday people. All donations, large or small, are always welcome.

Each year the Auckland Medical Research Foundation awards $4 million in grants from donations to a wide range of medical research and researchers. Deciding which applications are successful involves a rigorous, in-depth review process undertaken by our AMRF Medical Committee. Read more now in the latest AMRF newsletter. In this edition, you'll delve into the heart of our mission, with a spotlight on members of our Medical Committee who are the linchpins of our charitable funding system. You'll gain insights into their personal journeys, motivations, and the transformative impact your donations have on this work. Their passion, expertise, and unwavering commitment are the driving force behind our success and sets us apart from other charities - our esteemed panel of researchers and scientists who evaluate all the applications we receive, spanning across the vast spectrum of medical research, so you can have the confidence that every dollar you contribute is channelled towards the highest quality of projects. Have your explored our web page to find out more about how you can contribute to medical research, like neuroscience, heart health, cancer, prenatal development and more? And don't forget, donations, large or small, are always welcome. Click below to read and download the PDF newsletter

Breakthroughs in tinnitus research, finally finding relief for some suffering from this traumatic hearing

A marathon effort in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and a musical theatre gala evening raise funds for brain cancer research. Read more now in the latest AMRF newsletter. In this edition, we highlight the dedication of a group of families afflicted by the same devastation of losing loved ones to brain cancers. Their commitment to supporting research to prevent further suffering is shown in the achievements of physical challenges they set for themselves, as well as a night of songs and performances and the funds they raised in 2023. We also showcase several researchers who are making strides in a variety of disciplines: Dr Lisa Douglas seeks to improve outcomes for mothers and babies after gestational diabetes mellitus Dr Lola Mugisho has leads on a promising combination therapy for Alzheimer’s disease treatment Dr Rachael Sumner wants to know "Why does the menstrual cycle cause seizures to worsen in thousands of Our cover story is about the amazing hearing research being conducted by Dr Haruna Suzuki-Kerr and Prof Peter Thorne. Want to hear more? Register your interest for our webinar featuring these two excellent hearing researchers to be held on 21 February at 7 pm with a quick email to events@medicalresearch.org.nz. Have your explored our web page to find out more about how you can contribute to medical research, like neuroscience, heart health, cancer, prenatal development and more? And don't forget, donations, large or small, are always welcome. Click below to read and download the PDF newsletter

Read about the latest research supported by donors like you including: small projects with big impact for treating drug resistant bacteria young and emerging researchers working across the spectrum of health research at the HealtheX awards Northland researchers and their impact on their community fertility research that can change lives! Click below to view and download the PDF newsletter

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