Tai Chi Exercise Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis Pain In The Elderly, Research Shows Nov 2, 2009
5, 2009) Tai Chi, a form of Chinese martial arts often practiced for its health benefits, may be an effective treatment option for patients who suffer from dizziness and balance disorders (also known as. . (Science Daily)
Tai Chi Effective Treatment for Balance and Dizziness Oct 10, 2009
Tai Chi, a form of Chinese martial arts often practiced for its health benefits, may be an effective treatment option for patients who suffer from dizziness and balance disorders. Researchers evaluated the utility of Tai Chi in managing patients with vestibular symptoms who have failed conventional balance disorder (also known as vestibular disorder) therapy. (Newsmax)
Tai Chi may be an effective treatment for dizziness, balance issues Oct 5, 2009
San Diego, CA - Tai Chi, a form of Chinese martial arts often practiced for its health benefits, may be an effective treatment option for patients who suffer from dizziness and balance disorders (also known as vestibular disorders). In a paper presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting XPO in San Diego, researchers evaluated the utility of Tai Chi in managing patients with vestibular symptoms who have failed conventional... (EurekAlert!)
Tai Chi can cure dizziness Oct 5, 2009
A form of Chinese martial arts called Tai Chi may prove an effective treatment for patients who suffer from dizziness and balance disorders, also known as vestibular disorders ... A form of Chinese martial arts called Tai Chi may prove an effective treatment for patients who suffer from dizziness and balance disorders, also known as vestibular disorders. (India Times, India)
Many Elderly Falls Due to Inner-Ear Imbalance Sep 13, 2009
Looking at data from the National Institutes for Health, researchers found that an estimated 35% of Americans over the age of 40 roughly 69 million people suffer from vestibular dysfunction, or as it is more commonly known, an inner-ear balance disorder. By age 60 and older, the data showed, inner-ear imbalances strike more than half of all Americans. (Time.com)
Inner-ear balance disorders Jun 1, 2009
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UCB launches Vimpat in the US for add-on treatment of epilepsy in adults May 27, 2009
Other common adverse reactions (10;%) are depression, balance disorder, coordination abnormal, memory impairment, cognitive disorder, somnolence, tremor, nystagmus, vision blurred, vertigo, vomiting, constipation, flatulence, pruritus, gait disturbance, asthenia, fatigue, fall, and skin laceration. Refer to the European Summary of Product Characteristics for full prescribing information. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Inner ear balance disorders common, associated with falls among older Americans May 26, 2009
An estimated 35 percent of U.S. adults age 40 and older have vestibular dysfunction (inner ear balance disorders), and those who do may have a higher risk of falling, according to a report in the May 25 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. The vestibular system helps control an individual's balance, according to background information in the article. (EurekAlert!)
UNC-Duke study: Impaired brain plasticity linked to Angelman syndrome learning deficits May 11, 2009
Characteristics of the syndrome include intellectual and developmental delay, severe mental retardation lack of speech (minimal or no use of words), seizures, sleep disturbance, hand flapping and motor and balance disorders. Philpot and his co-authors studied a mouse model of Angelman syndrome. (EurekAlert!)
Carondelet sets mark for neurological treatment May 2, 2009
CNI also treats patients with memory disorders due to Alzheimer s Disease and those with balance disorders due to vertigo. Goldfarb said medical technology at the new facility is so current that physicians from Australia recently visited. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Lack Of Key Molecule Leads To Deafness Apr 20, 2009
"The molecules also could potentially help people with balance disorders related to inner ear function such as Meniere's disease.". Understanding the Hard of Hearing. (Science Daily)
New Stem Cell Therapy May Lead To Treatment For Deafness Mar 24, 2009
26, 2004) In an effort that may someday lead to the treatment of hearing loss and balance disorders, which currently affect about 28 million Americans, Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) visiting investigators. (June 2, 2003) University of Michigan scientists have used gene therapy to grow new auditory hair cells in adult guinea pigs a discovery that could lead to new treatments for human deafness and age-related. (Science Daily)
Your Stories: March Madness For The Mind Mar 21, 2009
Dizziness Diagnostic Device - John Hopkins University: "What it does is it helps physicians diagnose dizziness disorders and balance disorders. What the physicians currently do to diagnose balance disorder is grab and shake your head. We built a device to automate that process," said team member, Tjensin Lie. Real-Time, High-Accuracy 3D Imagining System - Catholic University of America: "Our prototype is a 3D, real-time imaging system that is meant to be low cost. Basically the system works by... (W-USA News, DC)
Virtual reality tests balance treatments Mar 18, 2009
Virtual reality store tests treatment for balance disorder ... "She suggested I come to [the University of Pittsburgh's] Eye and Ear [Institute] and visit the [Center for Balance Disorders]," said Dr. Calabrese, 67, an educational consultant now working with a leadership initiative at the Woodland Hills School District ... As a second option, he suggested physical therapy for balance disorders. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
