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Dr. Keith N. Darrow, PH.d

Hi folks, I'd love to hear your opinions and views on this post. It concerns a guy named Dr. Keith N. Darrow, a "neuroscientist," who operates a practice called the Hearing & Brain Centers of America, which has offices around the country - including my state of Massachusetts.

I was thinking of making an appointment until I started doing research on Dr. Darrow, and what I found was a little concerning to say the least because what he says about Tinnitus seems to go against everything I've read about the condition.

For example:

*He says "hearing loss is Tinnitus, and Tinnitus is hearing loss."

*He says Tinnitus is harmful and a "progressive degeneration of the neural system connecting the ears to the brain. Deficits in the neural network can impact memory/mental health, increase your risk of dementia and raise your chances of a traumatic fall."

*He also says if you don't treat your Tinnitus "it will get worse. And if you properly treat your Tinnitus, the odds are in your favor (90%) that you will notice a marked reduction on your Tinnitus, and you will likely have less Tinnitus."

He also seems to downplay the effectiveness of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy, CBT and Sound Therapy, saying the only thing that actually helps people with Tinnitus is what he calls "prescriptive treatment technology," in which he claims patients can expect a 90% reduction in their Tinnitus."

That technology - Darrow’s NeuroTechnology™ (often utilized through the Hearing and Brain Centers of America) - costs between $2,000 and $8,000. It is marketed as an advanced, brain-focused alternative to traditional hearing aids, often available through inclusive monthly subscription plans or specialized treatment packages.

I may be off base here, but this guy appears to be using fear mongering to scare people into buying an $8,000 device. I also STRONGLY disagree with his claim that Tinnitus is harmful and that it gets progressively worse. Everything I've read says that Tinnitus is NOT harmful and that a vast majority of people with Tinnitus DO NOT get worse.

Sorry for the long post, but I'm curious to find out what you all think. Is this guy a charlatan preying off people's fears to make money?

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