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Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction

Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction (UVH) is a condition in which one side of the vestibular system, located in the inner ear, does not function properly. The vestibular system detects head movement, which helps us maintain our

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Superior Semi-Circular Canal Dehiscence

What is Superior Semi-Circular Canal Dehiscence? Vestibular and auditory symptoms and signs can result from a dehiscence (opening) in the bone overlying the superior semicircular canal of the inner ear. This clinical syndrome—superior semicircular canal

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Volunteer Opportunities

Outreach & Education Ambassador Help raise awareness about vestibular disorders in your local and online communities. Sample tasks include creating a blog or vestibular-specific social media channel, distributing VeDA brochures, and reaching out to local,

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Volunteer Policies & Procedures

Thank you for volunteering with VeDA! We want your volunteer experience to be positive and fulfilling. Please contact Community Resource Coordinator, David Morrill, if you have any questions ([email protected]). Recording Your Hours It’s useful for

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Thinking, Memory & Focus

When Dizziness Affects the Mind Vestibular disorders are widely recognized for causing dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. But what many people don’t realize is that these disorders can also significantly affect the brain—particularly in the areas

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Cerebellar Ataxia & Downbeat Nystagmus

Downbeat nystagmus (DBN) is a distinctive ocular motor finding most commonly associated with cerebellar or brainstem dysfunction—particularly involving the flocculus, paraflocculus, or vestibulocerebellum. Patients typically report oscillopsia, imbalance, and unsteadiness that worsens with downgaze, head

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How Do I Know If I Have A Vestibular Disorder?

Dizziness is Common Dizziness is a common problem that affects nearly 37 million individuals in the US each year.  Approximately 2 million of these individuals initially seek care at an emergency department.  Many conditions that

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Directory Listing Best Practices

Tips to Get More Patient Referrals Your VeDA Vestibular Provider Directory listing is a powerful marketing tool. VeDA's website receives over 975,000 visitors each year - that's a lot of potential patient referrals! We want

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For Researchers

The Dizziness, Vertigo & Imbalance Patient Registry collects disease-specific natural history data about individuals with vestibular disorders, with the goal of improving the understanding of vestibular disorders and informing treatment development. Registry questionnaires were built

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The Dizziness, Vertigo and Imbalance Patient Registry

Join the Registry Download instructions for how to register and complete the registry questionnaires. Registry Login For Researchers The Dizziness, Vertigo and Imbalance Patient Registry is sponsored by the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA). Vestibular disorders

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