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Dizziness symptoms can be difficult for patients to describe to family, friends, or healthcare providers. Similarly, it can be difficult to identify and discuss factors leading patients to unsteadiness and falls. Inconsistent language used to
The American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Neurology Section has recently announced new Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vestibular Hypofunction. Background Uncompensated vestibular hypofunction results in postural instability, visual blurring with head movement, and subjective complaints of
More than 1 in 20 (nearly 3.3 million) children between the ages of 3 and 17 have a dizziness or balance problem, according to an analysis of the first large-scale, nationally representative survey of these
Seeking Patients to Enroll in Study to Treat Vertigo-Inducing DiseaseMeniere’s disease often lacks the recognition value of other diseases that may affect hearing. More than 600,000 people in the US suffer from Meniere’s disease, a
Research study demonstrates that cognitive dysfunction in patients with otic capsule defects can be measured and that improvements in depression and cognitive function can be accomplished with appropriate, targeted, vestibular surgery.(From Abstract; click here to
Dr. Rachael Trommelen is conducting a survey to assess physician knowledge of and experience with diagnosing vestibular disorders. If you are a physician and interested in taking Dr. Trommelen's survey, please see below. If you
Emma Tracy Jones is researching the connection between balance disorders & depression and is looking for volunteers to participate in her study. "I am researching anxiety and depression in people with balance disorders for my
A new study provides the strongest evidence that anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk for dementia in older adults. The drugs implicated are commonly used, estimated to be taken by about 20% of the older
For several decades, researchers at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) have been leading an effort to understand the genetic underpinnings of enlarged vestibular aqueducts (EVA), a condition associated with early
A new study has shed light on the factors likely to lead to the development Ménière’s Disease. With funding from the UK Ménière’s Society and using data from the UK Biobank, the research team analyzed
A study to determine if patients with Meniere's disease will have the similar hearing improvements with cochlear implants (CI) as CI patients without Meniere's disease. Read more Source: JAMA Network
Results from a pilot study suggest that people with tinnitus benefit from a progressive management program including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Read more...