Not what you're looking for? Try a new search:
Version française disponible ci-dessous I met Robyn Cox, if I am remembering correctly, on my first day of grad school back in September, 1980, when she walked in to teach the 5 of us in my class at what was then Memphis State University. Putting all of the pieces together now I realize that she…
Unitron Canada tells us all about their 50th anniversary celebration.
This week, we are going to take a quick look at some (at least to me) startling and depressing statistics related to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Each will be linked to the abstract if you want further detail. I will be exploring current management of BPPV over the next few weeks. 1. Two recent studies…
“Why are you doing a hearing test? My hearing is just fine.” I’ve heard this frequently enough over the years that I know to take a minute to explain to every vestibular patient, before we get started, why we require an audiogram. I keep it pretty straightforward and simple: “We do a quick hearing test…
MOTT (MOST OF THE TIME) LIST (General rules to aid in the dizziness diagnosis) A complaint of Vertigo MOTT indicates a peripheral vestibular asymmetry, but can mean Migraine or Infarct. A complaint of Lightheadedness, Faintness MOTT is not vestibular. Vertigo, of less than 1 minute duration when lying down or tilting head MOTT indicates BPPV….
Precipitating, Exacerbating, or Relieving Factors (Triggers) Symptoms that are brought on or increased by a change in head position, or with eyes closed, suggest peripheral disease. Symptoms noticed only while standing, but never when sitting or lying, suggest vascular or orthopedic disease. Symptoms that are constant and are unaffected by position change are suggestive of…
Useful, but Limited Videonystagmography (VNG), or Electronystagmography (ENG), is the most common method of vestibular evaluation and is available in many audiology and ENT offices. A VNG or ENG examination is not a comprehensive vestibular or balance assessment, but is often described as such on clinic websites. The VNG/ENG exam is one component of a…
Version française disponible ci-dessous Way back in 2002 and 2003 I did my AuD and one of the reasons I did it was that, being a Canadian-trained audiologist, I felt that I was weak in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation. Ask me anything about hearing aids and I have it at my fingertips. Ask me anything…
A vestibular tsunami is heading our way. The baby boom, the silver wave, the senior vortex. Statistics Canada estimates that the proportion of Canadians aged 65 and over will grow from one in seven Canadians in 2011, to almost one in four by 2036. This means the number of seniors is expected to double from…
Peter Stelmacovich explores different behaviours related to his hearing loss and shares tips on how he deals with them.