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June is National Headache & Migraine Awareness Month In June VeDA partners with the headache and migraine community to raise awareness about what it's like to live with these devastating illnesses, with a spotlight on

Have you been diagnosed with Meniere’s disease? If so, you may be eligible for a clinical research trial. This trial is being conducted to see if the Investigational Product helps with vertigo episodes in patients

Introduction Bow Hunter’s Syndrome (BHS)—also called rotational vertebral artery syndrome—is a rare, treatable cause of dizziness, fainting, and other “posterior circulation” symptoms that appear only when the head is turned or tilted in certain directions. In BHS,

The inner ear’s vestibular organs and the associated nerves and brain centers form a complex system that serves many functions and can be affected by a number of outside systems. A thorough evaluation of the inner ear may therefore require several different kinds of tests.

Los órganos vestibulares del oído interno y los nervios y centros cerebrales asociados forman un sistema complejo que cumple muchas funciones y puede verse afectado por una serie de sistemas externos. Por lo tanto, una

A patient registry is a database of health information that helps describe the patient experience. When you participate in VeDA’s patient registry, you share your diagnostic journey. That data is anonymously summarized and analyzed for trends to better inform policy-makers and the medical community so that improvements can be made to the diagnostic and treatment process.

Patients with vestibular disorders may choose to incorporate supplements into their treatment plan, either to support their prescription medications or as non-pharmaceutical alternatives that can help reduce their symptoms and improve their overall wellness. Many

What is Superior Semi-Circular Canal Dehiscence? Vestibular and auditory symptoms and signs can result from a dehiscence (opening) in the bone overlying the superior semicircular canal of the inner ear. This clinical syndrome—superior semicircular canal

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When Dizziness Affects the Mind Vestibular disorders are widely recognized for causing dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. But what many people don’t realize is that these disorders can also significantly affect the brain—particularly in the areas

Originating in China centuries ago, Tai Chi is a martial art characterized by gracefully flowing movements and postures. Extensive medical literature, as well as the direct experience of physical therapists and other clinicians, supports Tai Chi as an excellent complementary therapy to vestibular rehabilitation. This article discusses the benefits of using Tai Chi to improve balance.

Many of our members share with us the story of their journey with a vestibular disorder. These heartfelt tales take you through the initial discovery of their symptoms – such as dizziness, vertigo and lightheadedness – to their struggle to find a qualified vestibular specialist, and often include the challenges they have had to face at work and at home, including a lack of understanding and compassion by others to whom their symptoms are invisible. VeDA invites you to share your story!