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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
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
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
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
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
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
Qu'est-Ce Que Le Syndrome De La Troisième Fenêtre ? Le syndrome de la troisième fenêtre décrit un groupe de troubles de l'oreille interne résultant d'une anomalie de pression et/ou de liquide des structures de l'oreille
What is vergence dysfunction? Vergence dysfunction refers to a condition where there are difficulties or abnormalities in the coordinated movement of the eyes to maintain single binocular vision. Binocular vision involves the simultaneous use of
Your loved one’s well-being hangs in the balance...literally and figuratively. His/her lifeline, her buoy, is you. That is a lot of responsibility to bear, a lot of weight on your shoulders. How do you stay
You never thought it would happen. You thought you would work until retirement or beyond, but then along came your vestibular disorder. Now, focusing on a computer screen is a challenge; someone has to drive
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a long and intimidating process, made more frustrating because as a vestibular patient you are also dealing with the symptoms of your condition. Following is an
Vascular Vertigo and Dizziness Diagnostic Criteria By Megan Clark, MWC The Committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders of the Bárány Society recently released diagnostic criteria for vascular vertigo and dizziness. Classifying the type of