Positioning Velocity Matters in Central Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Implication for the Mechanism
Frontiers in Neurology, 2020 Objectives: To elucidate the mechanism of paroxysmal central positional nystagmus (CPN) by determining the effects of head rotation velocity on the intensity of paroxysmal downbeat nystagmus induced during straight head hanging (SHH).Methods: We ...
Xia Ling +7 more
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Early assessment of vestibular function after unilateral cochlear implant surgery [PDF]
, 2019 Introduction : Cochlear implantation (CI) has been reported to negatively effect on the vestibular function. The study of the vestibular function has variably been conducted by different types of diagnostic tools. The combined use of modern, rapidly
Barbara, M +6 more
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The changing landscape of vestibular schwannoma diagnosis and management: A cross-sectional study. [PDF]
, 2020 ObjectivesTo assess the current state of the diagnosis and management of vestibular schwannoma (VS) as well as treatment trends, and to evaluate the role of treatment setting and various specialists in treatment plan.MethodsPatients diagnosed with VS ...
Abouzari, Mehdi +6 more
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Gabapentin for pain management after osmotic dilator insertion and prior to dilation and evacuation: A randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
, 2020 ObjectiveTo evaluate if gabapentin 600 mg reduces pain after osmotic dilator placement the day before a dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure.Study designWe conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized (stratified by vaginal parity ...
Chen, Melissa J +5 more
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Downbeat nystagmus: aetiology and comorbidity in 117 patients [PDF]
, 2008 Objectives: Downbeat nystagmus (DBN) is the most common form of acquired involuntary ocular oscillation overriding fixation. According to previous studies, the cause of DBN is unsolved in up to 44% of cases.
Brandt, Thomas +3 more
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Protective effect of anakinra on audiovestibular function in a murine model of endolymphatic hydrops
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, 2022 IntroductionMénière’s disease (MD), a common disease in the inner ear, is characterized by an increase in endolymph in the cochlear duct and vestibular labyrinth. The pathophysiology of the condition appears to be the immune response.
Na Zhang +41 more
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Frontiers in NeurologyBackground and purposeCustomized vestibular rehabilitation improved dizziness and imbalance in several randomized controlled trials. In the present study, we determined the efficacy of customized vestibular rehabilitation using real-world observational ...
Min-Ku Kim +12 more
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The effects of memantine on prepulse inhibition. [PDF]
, 2009 Reduced prepulse inhibition (PPI) of startle provides evidence of deficient sensorimotor gating in several disorders, including schizophrenia. The role of NMDA neurotransmission in the regulation of PPI is unclear, due to cross-species differences in the
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CO2 Concentration and Occupants’ Symptoms in Naturally Ventilated Schools in Mediterranean Climate [PDF]
, 2019 A large part of the school building stock in Andalusia lacks ventilation facilities, so that the air renewal of the classrooms is achieved through the building envelope (air infiltration) or the opening of windows.
Acosta García, Ignacio Javier +4 more
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Safety profile of oxcarbazepine: results from a prescription-event monitoring study [PDF]
, 2010 Purpose: To monitor safety of oxcarbazepine, prescribed in primary care in England, using prescription-event monitoring (PEM). Methods: Postmarketing surveillance using observational cohort technique of PEM.
Buggy, Y. +3 more
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