VOR gain of lateral semicircular canal using video head impulse test in acute unilateral vestibular hypofunction: A systematic review. [PDF]
IntroductionAcute unilateral vestibular hypofunction is characterized by sudden onset of vertigo or dizziness, vomiting/nausea, gait instability, and nystagmus.
Alfarghal M +3 more
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The Role of the Smartphone in the Diagnosis of Vestibular Hypofunction: A Clinical Strategy for Teleconsultation during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond. [PDF]
Introduction Vestibular disorders (VDs) are highly prevalent in primary care. Although in general they comprise conditions that are not life-threatening, they are associated with significant functional and physical disability.
Barreto RG +6 more
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Prevention of Severe Vestibular Hypofunction after Systemic Gentamicin. [PDF]
The importance of early evaluation by a neurotologist in patients with infective endocarditis treated with systemic gentamicin and its impact on the patients’ quality of life was evaluated. This is a longitudinal retrospective cohort study of 29 patients who received intravenous gentamicin for the treatment of infective endocarditis.
Ferreira-Cendon S +7 more
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Evaluation of postural control in unilateral vestibular hypofunction
INTRODUCTION: Patients with vestibular hypofunction, a typical finding in peripheral vestibular disorders, show body balance alterations. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the postural control of patients with vertigo and unilateral vestibular hypofunction.
Rafaela Maia Quitschal +3 more
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Vestibular Hypofunction in Patients with Presbycusis: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Background: Vestibular Hypofunction (VH) and hearing loss can affect quality of life and lead to disability, especially in the elderly. Studies investigating presbycusis and vestibular function in the aging population have been conducted separately, but ...
Omer WE +4 more
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Evaluation of memory and attention in patients with peripheral vestibular hypofunction
Background Individuals with vestibular hypofunction may encounter intermittent deficits in various cognitive domains, including memory, attention, orientation, and spatial awareness, all of which have been associated with vestibular function.
Sara Ahmed Mohamed Naiem +3 more
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Effectiveness of virtual reality therapy in chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction: A randomized controlled study. [PDF]
Objectives The aim of the study was to investigate the superiority of rehabilitation with virtual reality (Nintendo Wii) over habituation exercises in chronic vestibular hypofunction. Patients and methods Eighty-seven patients (44 males, 43 females; mean
Hasimova Z +3 more
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Asymmetry and rehabilitation of the subjective visual vertical in unilateral vestibular hypofunction patients. [PDF]
Aims Patients with acute unilateral peripheral vestibular hypofunction (AUVP) show postural, ocular motor, and perceptive signs on the diseased side. The subjective visual vertical (SVV) test measures the perceived bias in earth-vertical orientation with
Haijoub S +3 more
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Dizziness and unstable gait in the older adults are associated with vestibular hypofunction, muscle dysfunction and sleep disturbance: impact on prevention of accidental falls. [PDF]
Dizziness and unstable gait with resultant falls are common symptoms among the older adults. Most of studies have focused on statistical analysis regarding single factor related to dizziness and unstable gait.
Ikeda K +5 more
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Effects of vestibular rehabilitation in patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction
Purpose: To investigate the effect of physiotherapy on the balance parameters and fall risk in patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction (UVH). Patients and Methods: Thirty patients diagnosed with UVH were included in the study.
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