Pediatric vestibular disorders encompass a spectrum of conditions affecting balance and spatial orientation in children. These disorders often manifest as episodes of vertigo, dizziness, and imbalance ...

Kristy Carabello, of Philadelphia, was diagnosed with two kinds of vestibular disorders, Meniere’s disease and vestibular migraine, after experiencing frequent and serious episodes of vertigo. She ...

An inner-ear implant may help people with a debilitating balance disorder get steady on their feet again, an early study suggests. The study involved eight patients with bilateral vestibular ...

“Are you practicing your skiing?” a colleague quipped at a conference at Myrtle Beach. “Did you hike here?” asked the server at a restaurant in downtown Hendersonville. “What are those poles for?” ...

If further research shows that the technique can be applied to humans, it would be an initial step toward treating vestibular disorders, such as dizziness. There is currently no effective treatment ...

An implanted device is showing promise in patients with bilateral vestibular hypofunction (BVH), a debilitating condition that significantly impairs balance. Early research suggests the modified ...

The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the head. The brain uses this information, along with inputs from the eyes and joints, to ...

Prevalence of vestibular dysfunction increased steadily with age. More than a third of U.S. adults older than age 40 years have some form of vestibular dysfunction, but many don't know it. More than a ...

DANVILLE — A new specialty has come to Geisinger HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital. Jeff Walter, HealthSouth’s physical therapy team leader, was recently certified as a clinical specialist in ...

Chronic subjective dizziness is a balance disorder common in young adults. Symptoms last for hours at a time and persist for months or years. Treatments include medication and therapy. Chronic ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Poor balance function was linked to an increased risk for death from all causes, CVD and cancer in adults aged ...