Vertigo: Causes and Management Nov 30, 2008
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): This most common form of vertigo is usually initiated by moving the head suddenly or in a particular direction ... (Radtke A, et al. A modified Epley's procedure for self-treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. (Suite101.com)
Health Highlights: Nov. 4, 2008 Nov 5, 2008
New guidelines for treating patients with the common inner ear ailmentbenign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) have been issued by the American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery. BPPV, which causes feelings of dizziness, vertigo and nausea, can bebrought on be abrupt changes in movement ... Doctors should diagnose posterior semicircular canal BPPV with anoffice-based diagnostic test. (U.S. News & World Report)
ENT doctors release national guideline on treatment for common cause of dizziness Nov 1, 2008
Evidenced-based diagnosis and clinical treatment for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Alexandria, VA - The American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) will issue a comprehensive clinical guideline to help healthcare practitioners identify and treat patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), one of the most common underlying conditions that cause dizziness ... "Clinical Practice Guideline on Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo" will... (EurekAlert!)
A Safe and Simple Solution for Vertigo Jul 3, 2008
The problem could be caused by a common condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) ... 1 million people - will likely experience benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) at some point in their lives, says Dr. Terry D. Fife, of the University of Arizona who is the lead author of the guideline published in the May 27, 2008, issue of the medical journal Neurology. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Company to sell device to aid balance disorder Jun 27, 2008
A single treatment cures about 90 percent of patients suffering from dizziness attacks, called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Cathy Epley, the surgeon's daughter, started Vesticon in 2003 to commercialize her father's inventions. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Spinning spells: Determining the symptoms of dizziness Jun 2, 2008
There are various forms of vertigo, the most widespread being benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is a condition characterised by short but severe attacks of dizziness when one turns her head in a particular position, especially when lying down in bed. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Simple move stops spins for vertigo victims May 29, 2008
Within 10 minutes of walking into the lab at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Janisch was better, thanks to a simple technique that neurology experts have verified as the best way to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo BPPV a common cause of severe dizziness ... The canalith repositioning procedure, also known as the Epley maneuver, has been recommended by the American Academy of Neurology as the best treatment for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo BPPV a common... (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Barrow neurologist publishes guidelines for simple treatment of vertigo May 29, 2008
Fife and a handful of other authors of the evidence-based review study determined that simple maneuvers are all patients need to take away the spinning feeling they get when they experience benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. This inner-ear disorder is a common cause of dizziness when patients either look upward or bend over. The guideline found that canalith repositioning procedure, also called the Epley maneuver, is safe and effective for people of all ages. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Best Treatment for Vertigo Is Easiest One May 29, 2008
The guideline says many cases of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo -- an inner ear disorder that's a common cause of dizziness -- can be treated using a simple series of head and body movements performed by a doctor or therapist while the patient is seated on a bed or table ... It's believed that benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is caused by loose calcium carbonate crystals that move in the sensing tubes of the inner ear. (MEDLINEplus)
Head Positional Maneuvers Endorsed for Benign Vertigo May 28, 2008
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Vertigo Can Be Treated Easily And Quickly May 27, 2008
The guideline on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), an inner ear disorder that is a common cause of dizziness, is published in the May 27, 2008, issue of Neurology ... (May 10, 2001) Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of dizziness spells and vertigo. (Science Daily)
* Stability isn't just psychological Jan 22, 2008
In the most common form, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, sudden head movements cause a sensation of motion ... For example, for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, a simple head-turning maneuver that repositions crystals in the inner ear may bring lasting relief. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Doctor helps patients regain their balance Jul 27, 2007
When other diagnostic efforts come up short, the patient becomes a prime candidate for testing for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, an inner ear condition that can be hard to pinpoint and equally difficult to treat. BPPV occurs when tiny crystals made of calcium carbonate a naturally occurring compound that helps make sea shells and egg shells hard break free from tiny hairs in the inner ear and float into one of the fluid-filled canals that help the brain determine the body's position to... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
What causes dizziness? Jan 24, 2007
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common variety of vertigo that is caused by aberrant stimulation of the vestibular system by small, displaced particles in the inner ear fluid chambers. Though particle displacement can be caused by head trauma, oftentimes we do not know what causes it. (Scientific American)
