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Analysis of postural stability using foam posturography in patients with PPPD

Introduction Individuals with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: unsteadiness, a sensation of floating, or non-rotating dizziness that is present almost every day for more than three months. “PPPD

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Bimodal Neuromodulation Devices for Tinnitus

Tinnitus (pronounced “TIN-uh-tus” or “tin-NY-tus”) is the perception of sound that does not have an external source.1 It can be perceived in one or both ears, or in the head. Studies indicate that 10-15% of

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Symptom Reduction in MdDS with Attenuation of the Velocity Storage Contribution

New Research Below is a summary of a recent study into Mal de débarquement syndrome (MdDS) and how to reduce symptoms for people with this condition. Symptom Reduction in MdDS with Attenuation of the Velocity

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Guideline for standardized approach in the treatment of the Mal De Debarquement syndrome

Mal de Debarquement syndrome (MdDS) is a rare type of vestibular disorder characterized by a feeling of constant movement in the absence of motion. Movement can be experienced in the form of rocking, swaying, bobbing,

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The Placebo Effect & Ménière’s disease

What is the placebo effect? First described in the early 1900s, the placebo effect is defined by Oxford Languages as a beneficial effect produced by an inactive drug or treatment that cannot be attributed to

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2024 American Balance Society Travel Award

Supporting Vestibular Research Each year VeDA partners with professional associations that serve the vestibular community to support clinical research that improves outcomes for vestibular patients through travel awards to vestibular researchers who are sharing their

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Motorist Disorientation Syndrome

By Christine Strange, AuD Motorist Disorientation Syndrome(1) (MDS) also referred to as Motorist’s Vestibular Disorientation Syndrome (2) are terms proposed to describe spatial disorientation (SD) specifically experienced when driving an automobile.  Spatial awareness is primarily the

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Comments on PPPD as a psychosomatic disorder

Review by Kaitlin Ryan, AuD In 2017, a consensus document of the committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders (ICVD) of the Bárány Society was published officially outlining the diagnostic criteria for Persistent-Postural Perceptual Dizziness

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Announcing VeDA Travel Grant Recipient

VeDA Travel Grant Recipient 2023 VeDA is partnering with professional associations to recognize research that advances clinical outcomes for vestibular patients through our Travel Awards. Winners receive $1,000 to put toward travel expenses to present

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The Value of Peer Support

The personal story behind new research into vestibular support groups. By Erik B. Vanstrum, MD My Vestibular History Well into my 3rd year in medical school I was hospitalized with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which is

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Charleston Conference Educates Vestibular Healthcare Professionals

Continuing education for vestibular healthcare professionals is essential to build the competency of people trained to assess and treat vestibular conditions. While there are many short courses available to learn the vestibular system basics, in

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VeDA Announces Collaboration with Spiral Therapeutics

Advancing Patient-Centric Care in Neurotology Spiral Therapeutics, Inc. ("Spiral"), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company leading the way in therapies for inner ear disorders, today announced a strategic partnership with the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA). This alliance

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