Nootropics use in the workplace. Psychiatric and ethical aftermath towards the new frontier of bioengineering [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: The authors have sought to expound upon and shed a light on the rise of nootropics, which have gradually taken on a more and more relevant role in workplaces and academic settings.
Bersani, G +5 more
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BackgroundThroughout the last decade, several mechanical rotational chairs have been developed for diagnostics and treatment of patients with a typical case history of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
Dan Dupont Hougaard +7 more
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ObjectiveTo explore the long-term efficacy and safety of dexamethasone treatment via tympanic antrum catheterization (TAC) in intractable Meniere's disease (MD).MethodsIn this retrospective analysis, 60 unilateral intractable MD patients treated with TAC
Yafeng Lyu +26 more
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AbstractCervical muscles have numerous connections with vestibular, visual and higher centres, and their interactions can produce effective proprioceptive input. Dysfunction of the cervical proprioception because of various neck problems can alter orientation in space and cause a sensation of disequilibrium.
Eric Chun Pu Chu +2 more
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Observational study on risk factors determining residual dizziness after successful benign paroxysmal positional vertigo treatment: The role of subclinical BPPV [PDF]
After successful treatment for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, many patients may complain of residual dizziness. Possible explanations may be the persistence of otolith into canal insufficient to provoke noticeable nystagmus, utricular dysfunction ...
Dispenza F. +3 more
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How Healthcare Utilization Due to Dizziness and Vertigo Differs Between Older and Younger Adults
BackgroundVertigo and dizziness are common in older adults. We describe self-reported healthcare utilization because of dizziness and vertigo in older adults attending a tertiary care specialized vertigo center.MethodsData from 765 patients (45% were ≥60
Tino Prell +4 more
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A mechanical rotation chair provides superior diagnostics of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
BackgroundBenign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common vestibular disease. Both therapeutic and diagnostic benefits with mechanical rotation chairs (MRCs) for management of BPPV have been reported.
Mathias Winther Bech +5 more
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Cerebral hemodynamic characteristics of acute mountain sickness upon acute high-altitude exposure at 3,700 m in young Chinese men. [PDF]
PURPOSE: We aimed at identifying the cerebral hemodynamic characteristics of acute mountain sickness (AMS). METHODS: Transcranial Doppler (TCD) sonography examinations were performed between 18 and 24 h after arrival at 3,700 m via plane from 500 m (n ...
Bian, Shi-Zhu +8 more
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'SO STONED' : common sense approach of the dizzy patient [PDF]
The history taking of a dizzy patient is of utmost importance in order to differentiate the possible etiologies of vertigo. The key factors that allow a first approximation of diagnosis identification are based on the time profile, symptom profile, and ...
Maes, Leen +2 more
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Direct-to-Patient Survey for Diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo [PDF]
Given the high incidence of dizziness and its frequent misdiagnosis, we aim to create a clinical support system to classify the presence or absence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with high accuracy and specificity.
Friedland, David +2 more
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