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US Embassy workers in Cuba have reported unusual noises, which have resulted in dizziness, nausea, severe headaches, balance problems and tinnitus. The number of victims is increasing, and there is now a possibility tourists to Cuba

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. 2017 award recipients include David Zee, MD,

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. 2017 award recipients include David Zee, MD,

Vicki Appel, a pediatric nurse, went for a relaxing massage and ended up leaving in an ambulance, experiencing severe vertigo and vomiting.  Little did she know that 10 years later she would be living her

A New Image Reflects Our Strength and Stability TogetherThe Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) has updated our brand image to best show who we are today and where we are going as an organization and a

Andy Derrow's vestibular Story Background I am a 59-year-old man in excellent health. I take a statin to lower my cholesterol and a low-dose ACE inhibitor to maintain ideal blood pressure. I exercise both regularly

We honor vestibular patient, Gerry Kerlin, who passed away June 16th, 2017, and his surviving wife, Ann, who has contributed greatly to VeDA's patient education efforts, by sharing the story of Gerry's vestibular journey. As

VeDA asked patients to share information about their symptoms and VeDA's role in supporting the vestibular community.Here are some of the key findings: Almost half took over a year to get correctly diagnosed. When asked to

On June 21st AMD celebrates its first annual migraine awareness day to bring this disease to a higher level of public consciousness and eliminate the stigma associated with it.On June 21, the longest day of the

Dashers walked their own paths to raise awareness and achieve a personal goal. Congratulations! Many goals were achieved as the 45 participants of this year's Dizzy Dash walked their own path to defeat dizziness. Here

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

This report is the first study to investigate quality of life for those suffering with Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS). In June 2016, members of MdDS Australia were invited to participate in an anonymous online