The Dix-Hallpike maneuver remains the gold standard for diagnosing posterior canal BPPV. A positive test requires that vertigo associated with torsional (rotatory) and up-beating (toward the forehead) ...

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a prevalent cause of dizziness and significantly affects patients' quality of life and daily activities. It is characterised by repeated episodes of ...

Two simple head-movement techniques can be used to identify patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the most common equilibrium-related disorder in adults. BPPV, which can be traced ...

(HealthDay News) — In a clinical practice guideline published in the March issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, updated recommendations are presented for the diagnosis and management of ...

At least once a shift, an elderly patient comes through the doors complaining of dizziness. Dizziness in elderly patients could mean anything. Is it their heart? Is their brain okay? Are they anemic?

Nope, it's not just mild dizziness. Ever experience feeling dizzy and off balance, as if everything around you is spinning? If so, you’re not alone. Nearly 40% of Americans experience vertigo at least ...

An 83-year-old woman presents to the office for evaluation of dizziness. She has noted dizziness off and on for the past 2 to 3 years. Although she has difficulty describing the dizziness, she calls ...

The most prevalent peripheral vestibular end-organ illness, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is characterized by a rapid, brief gyratory sensation accompanied by distinctive nystagmus.

With so many factors keeping people stable and on two feet, every once in a while something can go wrong. For many, it’s vertigo. According to the Mayo Clinic website, “Dizziness is a term used to ...