Bilateral Vestibulopathy: Vestibular Function, Dynamic Visual Acuity and Functional Impact
Introduction: Patients suffering from bilateral vestibular hypofunction (BVH) often experience ataxia as well as visual instability. Even though progress has been made in vestibular testing, insights regarding vestibular deficit in BVH remain incomplete ...
Ruben Hermann+12 more
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Dissociation between Caloric and Video Head Impulse Tests in Dizziness Clinics
Vestibular assessment tests such as the video head impulse test (vHIT) for the horizontal semicircular canal, and caloric test (Cal), both evaluate horizontal canal function.
Sofia Waissbluth, Valeria Sepúlveda
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Retinitis pigmentosa: evaluation of the vestibular system with cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials and the video head impulse test [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) represents a group of inherited disorders in which abnormalities of the photoreceptors lead to progressive visual loss.
GAGLIARDI, SILVIA+6 more
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Sensitivity of Romberg Test in Diagnosis of Peripheral Vestibular Disorders in Comparison with Caloric Test: Psychometric Study [PDF]
Introduction: Romberg test is one of the balance screening tests. Since this test does not require special equipment, it is widely used in the evaluation of people suffering from balance disorders.
Fatemeh Moghadasi-Boroujeni+1 more
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Do nistagmo às provas calóricas com ar e com água From nystagmus to the air and water caloric tests
A prova calórica é uma importante ferramenta na avaliação da função labiríntica. OBJETIVO: Comparar o nistagmo pós-calórico da prova com ar a 50ºC e 24ºC com o da prova com água a 44ºC e 30ºC.
Anna Carolina Marques Perrella de Barros+1 more
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Finite size effects and the order of a phase transition in fragmenting nuclear systems [PDF]
We discuss the implications of finite size effects on the determination of the order of a phase transition which may occur in infinite systems. We introduce a specific model to which we apply different tests.
A. Hüller+23 more
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The Nutrition Elite: Do Only the Highest Levels of Caloric Knowledge, Obesity Knowledge, and Motivation Matter in Processing Nutrition Ad Claims and Disclosures? [PDF]
This study examines the role of the highest levels of caloric knowledge, obesity consequences knowledge, and motivation to search for nutrition information in the processing of relative nutrient content claims in advertisements, such as “half the ...
Andrews, J. Craig+2 more
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The Video Head Impulse Test in a Case of Suspected Bilateral Loss of Vestibular Function
Introduction A patient who had no symptoms suggestive of bilateral loss of vestibular function presented no responses in rotational and caloric tests. Objectives To demonstrate the importance of the video head impulse test in neuro-otologic ...
Pedro L. Mangabeira Albernaz+1 more
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Can Type of Dizziness Influence the Vestibular Caloric Test Result?
Background: The broad range of vestibular tests used to diagnose labyrinth diseases allows for a functional assessment of the vestibular system. Among the many tests performed, the caloric test is considered the gold standard by providing an objective ...
Lilian Felipe+2 more
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Alteration of Vestibular Function in Pediatric Cochlear Implant Recipients
Background: Vestibular dysfunction is a complication of cochlear implantation (CI). Reports on the evaluation of vestibular function before and after CI are limited, especially in children.
Hajime Koyama+8 more
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