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The author postulates that many patients diagnosed with Ménière’s disease could actually have semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome (SCSC). By Philippa Thomson “You are correct that Ménière’s disease is over diagnosed. Many physicians diagnose it when they
A subtle vision misalignment, when identified with a thorough medical history and treated with aligning lenses, may reduce symptoms for some vestibular patients. Binocular Vision Dysfunction and Vertical Heterophoria: A Brief History Binocular vision dysfunction
Vestibular disorders do not belong to one healthcare specialty, but require a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure that patients are accurately diagnosed and effectively treated. By Kim Fox, DPT - Asheville Balance and Vestibular Center Often
Information Anne Bard knows! She knows how you search for an answer to what is causing your dizziness, vertigo or imbalance. She knows what it is like to have “countless doctors, tests, medications, trying everything
The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) announces the annual VeDA Champion of Vestibular Medicine Award initiative to increase awareness of vestibular disorders that affect the inner ear and brain. 2016 award recipients include Kim Gottshall, PT,
VeDA and The Mighty - both building a community around people facing chronic illness.The Mighty is a story-based health community focused on improving the lives of people facing disease, disorder, mental illness and disability. More
A group of vestibular patients has created a petition to urge the World Health Organization to consider better awareness of vestibular disorders among primary care physicians and specialists, and multi-disciplinary teams to diagnose and treat
Initial patient trials are being conducted on an intraoral balance device that works by sending additional balance information to the brain to help vestibular patients who experience imbalance.Patients with vestibular loss often have difficulty in
NHL Star Bryce Salvador is named Balance Awareness Week Honorary Chair and joins VeDA to raise awareness and resources.NHL Stanley Cup finalist and veteran team captain and player, Bryce Salvador, is leading awareness and fundraising
Woman overcomes severe vestibular dysfunction to complete 5K Dizzy Dash.By Sherron Laurrell Kate Taylor lives in London, England. We have never met but I feel like I know her. I became aware of Kate and
Tamar and David share their vestibular journies to show how the brain and vision are integrally related to vestibular dysfunction.By Tamar Schwartz & David Morrill (Introduction by Tamar) My friend, David Morrill, is the Chair
Educational campaign bridges gap between head injuries and balance /inner ear problems.The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) is educating youth patients and their parents, coaches, teachers and healthcare professionals about the disabling, and often lingering, effects