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The Role of Inflammation in Vestibular Pathology

Why Inflammation Matters A well-known study by Dr. Jacek Hawiger and colleagues at Vanderbilt University estimated that about 80% of human diseases are either caused or influenced by inflammation in the body (4). Many conditions,

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VeDA’s Role in Vestibular Patient Advocacy

Beyond the Clinic: Why Healthcare Professionals Need to Understand the Full Vestibular Patient Journey When someone develops a vestibular disorder, the symptoms often begin suddenly—but the journey to recovery is rarely straightforward. For many people,

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ICU Podcast: Blood Glucose & Vestibular Migraine

ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST Blood Glucose & Vestibular Migraine LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts   Spotify On this episode of the ICU Podcast, we explore the emerging—and deeply relatable—connection

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Recognizing Vestibular Disorders During Disability Pride Month

Disability, Dizziness, and Strength Every July, Disability Pride Month offers an opportunity to broaden our understanding of what disability looks like. Some disabilities are visible. Others are not. Vestibular disorders often fall into the second

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My Ten Favorite Home Hacks

By Karen R. Mizrach Home should be our sanctuary, a place where we can rest. You don’t want to worry about vestibular triggers or safety issues. In this article, I share “hacks” I’ve done in

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ICU Podcast: Vestibular Concussion

ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST Concussion LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts   Spotify A blow to the head can do more than cause a concussion—it can disrupt the delicate systems

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It’s Ok To Laugh

Humor and Vestibular Dysfunction By Karen R Mizrach Living with a chronic illness is no joke—except when it is. Between endless doctor appointments, unsolicited medical advice, and the daily grind of managing symptoms, humor has

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Poetry-4-Balance 2026

Poetry can be a powerful way for those living with a chronic vestibular disorder to express their invisible and often misunderstood experiences through metaphor, rhythm, and emotion. For many, poetry can be healing and offer

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2026 ANS/VeDA Clinical Outcomes Research Grant

The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA), in partnership with the American Neurotology Society (ANS), is proud to announce the recipient of the 2026 ANS/VeDA Clinical Outcomes Research Grant (ANS/VeDACOR). This $25,000 award—jointly funded by VeDA and

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Podcast: CANVAS

ICU - "I See You" Podcast CANVAS Listen Now Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts   Spotify In this episode of the ICU podcast, we’re exploring CANVAS—short for cerebellar ataxia, neuropathy, and vestibular areflexia

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How the Balance System May Contribute to Feeling “Unreal” or Disconnected

This research paper reviews decades of studies exploring an important but often overlooked question: Can problems with the vestibular (balance) system contribute to feelings of depersonalization and derealization? Depersonalization refers to feeling detached from your

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Motherhood, Dizziness, and Resilience

Navigating Parenting with a Vestibular Disorder When Life Turns Upside Down Motherhood is often imagined as a season of motion—chasing toddlers, attending school events, juggling schedules, and holding everything together. But for mothers living with

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