Dizziness and unsteadiness following whiplash injury: Characteristic features and relationship with cervical joint position error [PDF]
Dizziness and/or unsteadiness are common symptoms of chronic whiplash-associated disorders. This study aimed to report the characteristics of these symptoms and determine whether there was any relationship to cervical joint position error. Joint position
Jull, Gwendolen+2 more
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Impact of Common Dizziness Associated Symptoms on Dizziness Handicap in Older Adults
Background: A cross-sectional observational study was designed to determine the impact of dizziness associated symptoms on the dizziness handicap inventory (DHI) in older adults (≥60 years).Methods: In total, 785 individuals referred to a ...
Tino Prell+9 more
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Dizziness, but not falls rate, improves after routine cataract surgery: the role of refractive and spectacle changes [PDF]
YesPurpose To determine whether dizziness and falls rates change due to routine cataract surgery and to determine the influence of spectacle type and refractive factors. Methods Self-reported dizziness and falls were determined in 287 patients (mean
Alderson, Alison J.+6 more
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BackgroundBenign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most predominant vestibular disease. Previously, in the management of BPPV, both therapeutic and diagnostic benefits with mechanical rotation chairs (MRCs) have been reported.
Dan Dupont Hougaard+4 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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Objective: Many patients with dizziness and vertigo are of older age. It is still unclear which age-associated factors play a role in the treatment of dizziness and vertigo.
Maren Dietzek+8 more
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Objective: Endolymphatic sac surgery is effective in treating intractable Meniere's disease (MD), but the underlying mechanism is still unknown. Our study investigated the mechanism by which endolymphatic sac-mastoid shunt (EMS) surgery is effective in ...
Yawei Li+10 more
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Efficacy and safety of eslicarbazepine acetate monotherapy in patients converting from carbamazepine. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of prior use of carbamazepine (CBZ) and other antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) with a putatively similar mechanism of action (inhibition of voltage-gated sodium channels; VGSCs) on seizure outcomes and tolerability when ...
Abou-Khalil+11 more
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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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Systemic lupus erythematosus and hearing disorders: literature review and meta-analysis of clinical and temporal bone findings [PDF]
Objective: This literature review and meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the correlations among hearing and vestibular clinical symptoms, temporal bone findings, and pathological mechanisms in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
DI STADIO, Arianna, Ralli, Massimo
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