In Loving Memory of Gerry
We honor vestibular patient, Gerry Kerlin, who passed away June 16th, 2017, and his surviving wife, Ann, who has contributed greatly to VEDA's patient education efforts, by sharing the story of Gerry's vestibular journey.
VEDA News
Vestibular Community Survey
VEDA asked patients to share information about their symptoms and VEDA's role in supporting the vestibular community.
Migraine Awareness Day
On June 21st AMD celebrates its first annual migraine awareness day to bring this disease to a higher level of public consciousness and eliminate the stigma associated with it.
Dizzy Dash 2017 A Success!
Dashers walked their own paths to raise awareness and achieve a personal goal.
Adults with Rare Disorders Support Study
Oregon State University conducts the largest survey of quality of life among adults with rare diseases.
Mal de Debarquement Survey
This report is the first study to investigate quality of life for those suffering with Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS).
BPPV Clinical Practice Guidelines Updated
Experts update best practices for diagnosis and treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with a focus on improving quality of care and outcomes.
Documenting the Patient Perspective
In 2014, VEDA asked members to assist in a research project by signing onto a patient registry and providing information on their diagnosis experience. This data was analyzed and the results published in the Journal of Otology and Neurotology.
The Connection Between Vision & Balance
To maintain balance and navigate space in our physical world, we must organize and integrate information from the visual (eyes), proprioceptive (information perceived through our muscles and joints to tell us where we are in space) and vestibular (inner ears sensing motion, equilibrium and spatial awareness) systems.
Ménière’s Syndrome or Ménière’s Disease?
The author postulates that many patients diagnosed with Ménière’s disease could actually have semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome (SCSC).
