Ask Fiona: Can Earwax Cause Dizziness?
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Cerumen impaction, a common clinical condition characterized by the accumulation of earwax to the point of obstructing the ear canal, has increasingly been recognized not only as a cause of…
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Professionally Unstable: Tales of Treating the Desperately Dizzy.
The clinical landscape of vestibular rehabilitation has long been defined by the challenge of treating unilateral vestibular loss, a condition where the balance organs in one ear cease to function.…
Advancing the Frontier of Vestibular Medicine Key Insights from the 2026 Life Rebalanced Live Conference on Chronic Dizziness and Innovation
The 2026 Life Rebalanced Live (LRL) virtual conference, organized by the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA), commenced with a high-level strategic discussion regarding the trajectory of vestibular care and the integration…
You Are Not Your Diagnosis: Living Well with Chronic Vestibular Conditions
The Landscape of Vestibular Dysfunction To understand the significance of the 2026 LRL conference, one must consider the staggering prevalence of vestibular disorders. According to data from the National Institute…
Understanding Vestibular Neuritis and the Non-Linear Path of Recovery Through Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
Vestibular neuritis, an inflammatory condition affecting the eighth cranial nerve, remains one of the most common causes of acute, spontaneous vertigo worldwide. While the initial onset is often characterized by…
Research Summary: Understanding “Residual Dizziness” After BPPV and How Doctors Can Better Help Patients
The Mechanics of BPPV and the Illusion of Cure To understand residual dizziness, one must first examine the mechanics of BPPV. The condition occurs when calcium carbonate crystals, known as…
Pioneering Neurologist Dr. David Zee Bolsters Vestibular Medicine Advocacy and Research Through Strategic Philanthropic Contribution to VeDA
Dr. David Zee, MD, a preeminent figure in the global neurology community and a cornerstone of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for over half a century, has announced…
Writing in the Wake – How Writing Became Kimberly’s Anchor
The Onset of Mal de Débarquement Syndrome The genesis of Warner’s narrative lies in the onset of Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS), a rare and often misunderstood vestibular disorder. MdDS…
Understanding the Complexities of Vestibular Nerve Dysfunction and the Challenges of Long Term Recovery
The vestibular system, a sophisticated network located within the inner ear, serves as the body’s primary mechanism for maintaining balance, spatial orientation, and gaze stability. When the vestibular nerve—the vital…
A New Tool to Help Diagnose Vestibular Disorders
The landscape of otoneurology is currently undergoing a significant transformation as researchers explore the potential of artificial intelligence to resolve one of the most persistent challenges in modern medicine: the…
