The International Tinnitus Journal

Introduction and Welcome

The story of the evolution of the ITJ is significant. It is given here to emphasize to others, both now and in the future, what our experience has taught, namely, a need to respect both past and present, and in so doing to benefit from this experience for the future. This is especially applicable for the future endeavors of others, who will attempt to introduce new concepts reflecting clinical experiences manifested by the patients The history of medicine is replete with the frustrations of professionals who have clamored to be heard; and the frustrations of patients awaiting the application of information to provide relief and cure for clinical manifestations of disease processes considered to be 1/ unknown" .