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Vestibular disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated, often with severe consequences for patients, including increased medical costs, loss of time worked, and less quantifiable, but equally relevant, negative impacts on quality of life. Also troubling is

By Megan Daly with thanks to the Journal of Vestibular Medicine Background “Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) is a chronic neurovestibular condition characterized by subjective dizziness, non-spinning vertigo, and postural imbalance. Symptoms are typically induced by

Depersonalization and Derealization (DPDR) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by a sense of unreality and detachment from one’s surroundings, body, emotions, and self. The physical processes vary and include problems with sensory function that alter

Summary by Divya Chari, MD, Harvard Medical School & Jeffrey Sharon, MD, UCSF Health Brain Fog Brain fog is a common complaint for those with vestibular disorders. Forgetfulness, inattention, trouble concentrating, and errors in navigation

Recent headlines about the link between depression and inflammation have gained great public attention.1,2 Past research focused largely on the “chemical imbalance” hypothesis of depression; that is, imbalance of chemicals in the body may negatively

The Barany Society and the Classification Committee of the Barany Society (CCBS) have created diagnostic criteria for Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS) with the goal of creating common terminology for diagnosis and research. These criteria

The DSP is a "smart" case history form to aid in the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with dizziness. By Gary P. Jacobson, Ph.D., FASHA One of the most important parts of a vestibular function

Five new neurotology quality measures created through a multi-disciplinary collaboration. By Habib Rizk, MD and Anant Shenoy, MD The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS),

VeDA awarded scholarships to Alexandria Hudson, Itallia Pacentine, Corey Shayman and Eric Thomas to present their original research at the Northwest Auditory Vestibular Meeting. Recipients were selected by VeDA Medical Advisor, Dr. James Phillips, Research Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head

This is an out-of-date post that remains published for archival reasons only. The studies mentioned in this post are closed. You can participate in two studies on Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: 1) To develop a

Balance issues are more common in the first two weeks following a concussion than cognitive impairments (Karr, Areshenkoff, & Garcia-Barrera, 2014). Thus, physical therapists are a vital member of the rehabilitation team treating concussion for

Oregon State University conducts the largest survey of quality of life among adults with rare diseases. What is the study about? In partnership with the National Organization for Rare Disorders, this will be the first