Balance Organs Affect Brain Blood Flow Sep 24, 2009
He said: "While a role for the vestibular system in the autonomic response to position has been documented, this is the first study to demonstrate a direct effect of otolith stimulation on cerebral blood flow.". The researchers stimulated the vestibular organs of 25 healthy people by tilting them forwards and backwards, and by translation on a centrifuge. (Science Daily)
Otolith organs regulate CBF Sep 24, 2009
While several physiological systems, including cerebral autoregulation, are involved in this adaptation the unique role the vestibular system plays in helping to maintain brain blood flow is just beginning to be elucidated. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that stimulation of the vestibular system, specifically the otoliths organs, would result in changes in cerebral blood flow. (BioMed Central)
Sensory Research Center Benefit Concert Yields Scholarships for Autistic Children Sep 3, 2009
The program retrains the eyes, ears and vestibular system to be able to process sound, light, and other sensory input in a more balanced fashion. Clients who go through the program see improvements in speech and language, eye contact, focus and concentration, fine motor skills, and processing. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bruins’ LoVecchio on a clear path Jul 10, 2009
He said his vestibular system, which regulates balance, was altered because of the concussion. They told me that your brain forgets how to regulate itself when your blood pressure goes up, LoVecchio said. (Boston Globe)
Inner-ear balance disorders Jun 1, 2009
The doctors found that 35 percent of the participants had impairment of the vestibular system. The vestibular system, comprising fluid-filled loops and coils in the inner ear, helps control an individual's balance by providing input about head motion and orientation relative to gravity ... BOTTOM LINE: Impairment of the vestibular system affects 69 million Americans and contributes to the high costs associated with falls, more than $20 billion a year. (Boston Globe)
Tbx1 and Brn4 regulate retinoic acid metabolic genes during cochlear morphogenesis May 29, 2009
In vertebrates, the inner ear is comprised of the cochlea and vestibular system, which develop from the otic vesicle. This process is regulated via inductive interactions from surrounding tissues. (BioMed Central)
A dizzying turn May 12, 2009
"He has signs and symptoms that are consistent with an injury to the right side vestibular system.". Nathans struggles to be normal. (Boston Globe)
Should we worry about toddler's toe walking? Mar 24, 2009
The concern about toe walking is that in some instances, it can be a sign of a nerve or muscle problem in the lower limbs or it may be a problem with the body's vestibular system, which helps with balance and orientation ... If there might be a problem with the body's vestibular system, sensory therapy and stimulation may help. (CNN -- Health)
