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Curr Opin Neurol 2019 Feb;32(1):165-173

Otology & Neurotology Group CTS495, Department of Genomic Medicine- Centro de Genómica e Investigación Oncológica - Pfizer/Universidad de Granada/ Junta de Andalucía (Genyo), PTS.

Purpose Of Review: To provide an update on the most frequent peripheral vestibular disorders.

Recent Findings: The on-going classification of vestibular disorders by the Bárány Society represents major progress. The diagnosis of bilateral vestibulopathy (BVP) requires quantitative testing of vestibular function. Read More

Front Neurol 2018 3;9:1049. Epub 2018 Dec 3.

Department of Otolaryngology, Tokyo Teishin Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of balance disorders in the elderly. Dislodgement of the otoconia in BPPV might have an association with damage to the otolith organs. The aim of this study was to investigate whether aging is a risk factor for otolith organ dysfunction in idiopathic BPPV. Read More

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2018 Dec 15. Epub 2018 Dec 15.

College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, 404, Taiwan.

Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 Oct;32(19):1491-1494

Department of Otolaryngology, Kuang Tien General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.

To observe the characteristics of positional nystagmus and clinical profile of patients with positive positional test, and to explore its possible pathogenesis. One hundred and twenty-one patients with positive positional test in the vestibular function examination were enrolled in the Peking University International Hospital from January to June in 2017. According to the 2017 BPPV guidelines, patients with test positive positional nystagmus were divided into two groups: definite BPPV and the controversial syndrome. Read More

Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 Oct;32(19):1451-1454

Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Key Institute and Laboratory of Otolaryngology Affiliated with Shanxi Province.

To investigate the clinical characteristics of the evoked nystagmus in the non-affected side during Dix-Hallpike test(D-H test)in unilateral posterior semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(PC-BPPV). Two hundred and thirty-six patients were diagnosed with unilateral PC-BPPV in the Tinnitus and Dizziness clinic.Among them,14 patients exhibited positive nystagmus when the non-affected side was stimulated by D-H test. Read More

Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 Sep;32(18):1426-1428

Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital Affiliated of Dalian Medical University.

To analyze the characteristics of patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo which were spontaneously cured. A total of 1 257 patients with chief complaint of positional vertigo were included and analyzed retrospectively, in which 921 cases were diagnosed as BPPV with the diagnosis standard of Guiyang meeting, and the other 336 cases were negative in the positional test diagnosed as BPPV-spontaneously cured. The age，gender and history course of the two groups were analyzed respectively. Read More

Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 Sep;32(18):1367-1371

In 2008, American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery(AAOHNSF) published the first clinical practice guideline for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), in which 13 key action statements for BPPV diagnosis, treatment, and patient education were proposed. The updated version of guideline was published in 2017. This article aimed at interpreting the updated guideline with particular focus on BPPV treatment and patient education. Read More

Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 Dec;32(24):1904-1905

Medicine (Baltimore) 2018 Dec;97(49):e13150

Department of Trauma Surgery, Ujeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a comorbid condition prevalent in patients recovering from trauma. Due to the paucity of studies investigating the etiology of this condition, the present study sought to analyze the high-risk group of BPPV patients following trauma.Trauma patients visiting the emergency department from January to December 2016 were enrolled. Read More

Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2018 Oct;43(10):1145-1150

Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.

Objective: To explore the value of items for the Chinese version of Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) in differential diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in patients with vertigo or dizziness first coming to the outpatient clinic.
 Methods: A total of 322 patients with vertigo or dizziness, who came from Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, were enrolled from April 2016 to February 2017. The Chinese version of DHI and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were completed by themselves. Read More

J Clin Sleep Med 2018 Nov 29. Epub 2018 Nov 29.

Study Objectives: To investigate the association between non-apnea sleep disorders (NSD) and subsequent benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) risk.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted using the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database from 2000 to 2013. We established an NSD group (n = 24,624) and an age-, sex- and index year-matched comparison group (n = 98,496). Read More

Medicina (B Aires) 2018 ;78(6):410-416

Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Vertigo is defined as an abnormal sensation of body motion or of its surrounding objects. It is a common chief complaint in emergency departments comprising 2 to 3% of these consultations worldwide. Vertigo is classified as peripheral or central, according to its origin, and can also be occasionally mixed, the most common cause of peripheral involvement being benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Read More

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2018 Dec 3. Epub 2018 Dec 3.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University College of Medicine, 59, Yatap-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, 13496, South Korea.

Introduction: The previous studies suggested an association between osteoporosis and sudden sensory neural hearing loss (SSNHL). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between osteoporosis and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).

Materials And Methods: Data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service-National Sample Cohort of participants who were ≥ 50 years old were collected from 2002 to 2013. Read More

Br J Gen Pract 2018 Dec 3. Epub 2018 Dec 3.

Unitat de Suport a la Recerca Barcelona, Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Barcelona, and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), and Equip d'Atenció Primària Badia del Valles, Servei d'Atenció Primària Vallés Occidental, Unitat de Suport a la Recerca Barcelona Metropolitana Nord, Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Mataró, Spain.

Background: Evidence on the effectiveness of the Epley manoeuvre in primary care is scarce.

Aim: To evaluate effectiveness at 1 week, 1 month, and 1 year of a single Epley manoeuvre versus a sham manoeuvre in primary care.

Design And Setting: Multicentre, double-blind randomised controlled trial in two primary care practices in Spain from November 2012 to January 2015. Read More

Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol 2018 Dec 5. Epub 2018 Dec 5.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Objectives: Direction-changing positional nystagmus (PN) was considered to indicate the presence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo involving lateral semicircular canal in most cases. We investigated the incidence of PN on the supine head-roll test and compared the characteristics of nystagmus in patients with vestibular neuritis (VN) and Meniere disease (MD).

Methods: A retrospective review of patients, who were diagnosed with unilateral VN or unilateral definite MD between September 2005 and November 2011, was conducted. Read More

Clin Neurophysiol 2018 Nov 22;130(1):95-100. Epub 2018 Nov 22.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Electronic address:

Objectives: In the present study, the value of cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potential (cVEMP) as a predictive factor for residual dizziness after recovery of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) was evaluated.

Methods: The present study included 65 patients who had BPPV and underwent cVEMP testing. Patients were divided into two groups depending on the presence or absence of residual dizziness after recovery of BPPV. Read More

J Laryngol Otol 2018 Nov 29:1-3. Epub 2018 Nov 29.

Department of ENT,Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,UK.

Background: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a common inner-ear pathology, characterised by episodic vertigo lasting for a few seconds that is associated with sudden change in the head position. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is treated with canalolith repositioning manoeuvres. Intractable vertigo describes a small group of patients who either do not improve with canalolith repositioning manoeuvres (persistent cases) or who relapse after improvement of initial symptoms (recurrent cases). Read More

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2018 Nov 6. Epub 2018 Nov 6.

Hospital Infanta Luisa, Sevilla, Spain.

Introduction: Subjective benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a form of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in which during the diagnostic positional maneuvers patients only present vertigo symptoms with no nystagmus.

Objective: To study the characteristics of subjects with subjective benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

Methods: Prospective multicenter case-control study. Read More

Handb Clin Neurol 2018 ;158:135-144

Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, Frisco, TX, United States.

The assessment and treatment of sport-related concussion (SRC) often requires a multifaceted approach. Vestibular dysfunction represents an important profile of symptoms and pathology following SRC, with high prevalence and association with prolonged recovery. Signs and symptoms of vestibular dysfunction may include dizziness, vertigo, disequilibrium, nausea, and visual impairment. Read More

Handb Clin Neurol 2018 ;159:385-401

Institute of Clinical Neurosciences, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Central Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Neurology Department, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Central Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Electronic address:

Disorders of the inner-ear balance organs can be grouped by their manner of presentation into acute, episodic, or chronic vestibular syndromes. A sudden unilateral vestibular injury produces severe vertigo, nausea, and imbalance lasting days, known as the acute vestibular syndrome (AVS). A bedside head impulse and oculomotor examination helps separate vestibular neuritis, the more common and innocuous cause of AVS, from stroke. Read More

Laryngoscope 2018 Nov 26. Epub 2018 Nov 26.

Department of Otolaryngology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A.

Objectives/hypothesis: Each year, the United States spends over $4 billion on emergency department visits for evaluation of dizziness. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of dizziness that can easily be diagnosed by observing characteristic eye movements during the Dix-Hallpike test (DHT). The DHT is easily performed; however, interpretation requires more advanced training. Read More

Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2018 5;14:2965-2971. Epub 2018 Nov 5.

Department of Pediatrics, Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,

Background: Some patients still complain of residual dizziness after successful canalith repositioning procedure (CRP) for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Previous study found that compared to the low-dose betahistine, the high-dose betahistine could yield better efficacy in treating residual dizziness. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess whether the addition of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) could make low-dose betahistine produce similar results to high-dose betahistine in treating residual dizziness. Read More

Clin Interv Aging 2018 5;13:2251-2266. Epub 2018 Nov 5.

Department of ENT, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia, Cyprus.

Balance disorders, unsteadiness, dizziness and vertigo in the elderly are a significant health problem, needing appropriate treatment. One third of elderly patients with vertigo were diagnosed with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the most common cause of dizziness in both primary care specialist Neurology and Ear Nose Throat settings. BPPV presents a specific paroxysmal positional nystagmus which can be obtained using the appropriate diagnostic positional test and can be treated effectively using specific therapeutic maneuvers. Read More

Curr Opin Neurol 2019 Feb;32(1):137-144

Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Purpose Of Review: Rehabilitation for persons with vertigo and balance disorders is becoming commonplace and the literature is expanding rapidly. The present review highlights recent findings of both peripheral and central vestibular disorders and provides insight into evidence related to new rehabilitative interventions. Risk factors will be reviewed to create a better understanding of patient and clinical characteristics that may effect recovery among persons with vestibular disorders. Read More

Otol Neurotol 2019 Jan;40(1):6-15

School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University.

Objectives: To determine the typical proportions of diagnoses for patients presenting with dizziness or vertigo based on clinical speciality and to assess the change in proportions of diagnoses over time.

Data Sources: Following PRISMA guidelines, systematic searches of PubMed and CINAHL databases and follow-up reference searches were performed for articles published in English up to October 2016.

Study Selection: Analysis of searches yielded 42 studies meeting the criteria of case series of adult patients with dizziness and/or vertigo presenting to general practice, emergency departments or specialist outpatient clinics. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2018 Oct;97(43):e12982

The patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) may complain of vertigo. Although there have been many reports on SSNHL with vertigo (SSNHL_V), changes in the pattern of nystagmus have not been studied as yet. This study is a retrospective study and aims to investigate the characteristic changes in type of nystagmus and clinical features in patients with SSNHL_V who experienced a change in their nystagmus pattern during follow-up. Read More

J Int Adv Otol 2018 Nov 9. Epub 2018 Nov 9.

Department of Otolaryngology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey.

Objectives: To evaluate short-term outcome for posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (p-BPPV) after modified Epley's maneuver (mEM).

Materials And Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with p-BPPV between September 2017 and January 2018 in a tertiary care center were included. Patients were treated with mEM. Read More

Physiotherapy 2018 Sep 5. Epub 2018 Sep 5.

Faculty of Health Social Care and Education, Kingston University and St. George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London SW17 0RE, United Kingdom.

Objectives: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of dizziness. Extensive research has identified the best assessment and treatment manoeuvres for each subtype of BPPV. Education in vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is inconsistent. Read More

Int J Audiol 2018 Nov 1:1-8. Epub 2018 Nov 1.

a Department of Audiology , All India Institute of Speech and Hearing , Mysore , India.

The study aimed at examining the usefulness of inter-frequency amplitude ratio (IFAR) of ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential (oVEMP) in identifying Meniere's disease (MD) and differentiating it from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). A case-control design was used with a double blind approach. Phase 1 included 70 healthy individuals and 36 individuals each with MD and BPPV and Phase 2 included 20 individuals each with MD and BPPV. Read More

J Clin Neurosci 2018 Oct 27. Epub 2018 Oct 27.

Cerebellar Ataxia Clinic, Neuroscience Department, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia.

Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2018 Oct 28;22(4):455-459. Epub 2017 Aug 28.

Department of Otolaryngology, Medical School, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil.

 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, and it is characterized by episodes of vertigo roundabout when the head is moved. A systematic review was performed using the most important scientific databases. This review included studies published in English in the last ten years, performed in adults, with emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of BPPV. Read More

Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2018 ;118(6. Vyp. 2):46-49

Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russia.

Acute vestibular disorder is a frequent cause of urgent hospitalization in elderly patients. A CNS vascular disorder is often thought to be a cause of vertigo and a patient is diagnosed with stroke or transitory ischemic attack (TIA) or vertebral-basilar insufficiency. Despite the higher risk of cerebrovascular disease in the elderly, stroke and TIA are not the only cause of acute vestibular disorder. Read More

Physiother Theory Pract 2018 Oct 17:1-8. Epub 2018 Oct 17.

a Department of Physiotherapy, Western Health , Sunshine Hospital , St Albans , Victoria , Australia.

Aim: To determine whether patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with possible benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) are managed in accordance with best practice guidelines, and whether physiotherapists are involved in their care.

Design: Retrospective observational study.

Participants: Ninety-six consecutive patients presenting to one of three EDs with vertigo, dizziness or imbalance symptoms documented at triage. Read More

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018 Oct 16:194599818797892. Epub 2018 Oct 16.

2 Department of Neurotology, Michigan Ear Institute, St John Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA.

Objective To compare characteristics between traumatic and idiopathic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) focusing on outcomes. Study Design Retrospective chart review. Setting High-volume tertiary otology center. Read More

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2018 Dec 15;275(12):2967-2973. Epub 2018 Oct 15.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita-shi, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.

Purpose: In benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), positional nystagmus is generally weaker when the Dix-Hallpike test is repeated. This phenomenon is known as BPPV fatigue. The positional nystagmus induced by the Dix-Hallpike test can be observed again when time has passed. Read More

Int J Audiol 2018 Sep 15;57(9):673-680. Epub 2018 Oct 15.

a Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine , Beijing , PR China.

Objective: To investigate the diagnosis and treatment of anterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (AC-BPPV).

Design: Retrospective analysis of clinical data regarding the diagnosis and treatment of patients with AC-BPPV.

Study Sample: Six patients with AC-BPPV. Read More

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2018 Dec 12;275(12):3083-3086. Epub 2018 Oct 12.

Apeldoorn Dizziness Centre, Gelre Hospital Apeldoorn, P.O. Box 9014, 7300 DS, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands.

Background: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of dizziness. There is some evidence that osteoporosis is a risk factor for BPPV.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of BPPV in patients with proven osteoporosis. Read More

Otol Neurotol 2019 Jan;40(1):96-102

University of Boraas, School of Health Sciences, Sweden.

Background: In patients with chronic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), i.e., chronic vestibular multicanalicular canalithiasis (CVMCC), abnormal signals are transmitted from diseased labyrinths via the healthy vestibular nuclei complex to their end organs. Read More

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2018 Nov 9;275(11):2705-2711. Epub 2018 Oct 9.

King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Background And Objective: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is an idiopathic recurrent inner ear illness that is caused most often by an imbalance in the metabolism of calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) inside the semicircular canals, in which the otoconia begin to circulate freely after being dislodged from the basic structure. The underlying etiology of this imbalance has not yet been well established; however, a few recent articles have revealed that vitamin D level abnormality in these patients might play a role. Therefore, we conducted the current systematic review analysis to explore potential associations of vitamin D level with the occurrence as well as the recurrence of BPPV disease. Read More

Otol Neurotol 2019 Jan;40(1):88-95

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Centre Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg.

Background: Dizziness is a common complaint in medicine. Nevertheless, there is a lack of valid data concerning the age and gender distribution of dizziness disorders within a larger population. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to undertake a representative epidemiological survey that examines all age groups of an entire population and describes the age and gender distribution of the most common peripheral vestibular disorders. Read More

J Vestib Res 2018 ;28(3-4):365-366

University of Rome Tor Vergata, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Rome, Italy.

Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 Sep;32(17):1298-1303

The First Clinical Medical College,Shanxi Medical University,Taiyuan,030001,China.

To investigate the risk factors for recurrence after otolith reduction of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo by Meta analysis.The relevant literatures of risk factors for recurrence of BPPV were searched by the database of PubMed, Embase, OVID, Springer, Proquest. Revman 5. Read More

Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 Aug;32(15):1185-1187

Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Anhui Provincal Hospital, Hefei，230001, China.

To study the risk factors of recurrence in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV) after successful repositioning treatment. Two hundred and two cases of confirmed BPPV patients, were followed-up for 10 months after particle repositioning, and the incidence of recurrence was analyzed. The risk factors for recurrence were analyzed by logistic regression. Read More

Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 Aug;32(15):1153-1157

Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Navy General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China.

AbstractTo review the demographic characteristics and canalith repositioning efficacy in 907 patients with typical benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV). The demographic characteristics of 907 patients with typical BPPV were statistically analyzed. According to the type of BPPV, patients were treated with the appropriate repositioning maneuver, and the clinical efficacy of repositioning maneuver was analyzed and summarized. Read More

Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 Aug;32(15):1134-1138

Department of Otology, First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, 066000, China.

The features and parameters of the relief of nystagmus during the restoration of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(PC-BPPV) in the posterior semicircular canal were observed to explore its clinical significance and mechanism. Sixty-eight patients with PC-BPPV were treated with the Epley method. According to the subject' nystagmus relief was present or not, they were divided into two groups: group A showed relief of nystagmus during the restoration process, and group B showed no relief of nystagmus during the restoration. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2018 Sep;97(39):e12363

Department of Neurology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital.

This study aimed to observe and analyze the effects and outcomes of patients with apogeotropic direction-changing positional nystagmus (apo-DCPN) who received Gufoni maneuver.A total of 91 patients with positional vertigo admitted to the specialized dizziness clinic in Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital from February 2014 to August 2017 were included. The immediate treatment responses to the Gufoni maneuver were observed and recorded. Read More

Ear Nose Throat J 2018 Sep;97(9):278-282

Department of Emergency, Izmir Medicalpark Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.

We aim to demonstrate possible autonomic dysfunction based on salivary α-amylase measurements during and after the vertigo attacks associated with Ménière disease (MD) and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Patients admitted to the emergency room with a diagnosis of vertigo attacks caused by either MD (n = 15) or BPPV (n = 9) constituted the study groups. The control group (n = 10) consisted of volunteer patients admitted to the emergency department with minor soft-tissue trauma. Read More

J Int Adv Otol 2018 Aug;14(2):299-303

Department of Medical Biochemistry, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Resarch Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.

Objective: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most frequent peripheral vestibular disorder and is particularly seen among older patients suffering from vertigo. The brief vertigo attacks in and imbalance symptoms of BPPV are caused by freely floating otoconia within the semicircular canals. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the role of oxidative stress, using native thiol/disulfide (SH/SS) homeostasis as a novel indicator, in the etiology of BPPV. Read More

J Int Adv Otol 2018 Aug;14(2):295-298

Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Koç University Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey.

Objectives: The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the association between posterior channel benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and trauma that is frequently experienced by American football players.

Materials And Methods: Participants were classified into the following two groups: (1) a study group consisting of 63 male participants aged 18-30 years who had been playing American football for more than 2 years and (2) a control group consisting of 49 male participants aged 18-27 years with no history of otologic/vestibular disease or acute/chronic trauma. Trauma, age, total duration of playing American football, and weekly training hours of subjects in the study group were analyzed to determine any relationship with BPPV occurrence. Read More

Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2018 ;118(8):38-42

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia.

Aim: To study the efficacy of various methods of non-drug therapy of diseases manifested by vertigo and dizziness in neurological practice.

Material And Methods: Referral and final diagnoses were compared after neurovestibular examination of 599 patients (177 men and 422 women), aged 25 to 79 years (mean age 55 years), with various causes of vertigo. Patients underwent vestibular rehabilitation, trainings on the stabiloplatform with biological feedback (biofeedback), repositioning maneuvers in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Read More