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Vestibular Disorders, Second Edition, uses a case-study approach to outline the principles and practice of the care of patients with dizziness and balance disorders.The text reflects the combined perspectives and experience of a neurologist(Dr. Furman) and a neurotologic surgeon (Dr. Cass). Each case study contains relevant material regarding history, physical examination, laboratory testing, differential diagnosis, and treatment.This material provides a springboard for discussion of either a concept in the field of vestibular disorders or the diagnosis or treatment of a particular disease state.Practical, specific treatment options are discussed throughout the book.For this, the second edition, each of the cases from the first edition has been updated, the background material has been reorganized, and 14 new cases have been added, five of which concern patients with multiple diagnoses.A new part of the book, entitled "Controversial Case Studies," includes ten cases that address a disorder or clinical issue surrounded by a particularly broad range of opinion or uncertainty. Vestibular Disorders, Second Edition aims to span the gap between existing in-depth texts and the problems that arise whenever a patient presents with dizziness. ... Read more

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excellent book for beginners
I read the first edition twice and still decided to buy the second edition . Case study approach is the best way to learn .
You will never get tired of exploring the cases. You will have gross view of the vertiginous patients and learndifferential diagnosis.Must read for beginners. ... Read more

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This timely book reflects trends in managing patients with inner eardisease through medical means rather than through surgical treatment.Covering the clinical applications of cutting-edge research, includingregenerative medicine for inner ear disease, inner ear perfusiontreatments, vestibular rehabilitation for balance retraining, and the useof cochlear implants, this text keeps you abreast of the latest advancesand information in the field. You will learn how to diagnose and manageperipheral auditory and vestibular disorders, central vestibulardisorders, disorders of the facial nerve, and more. The authors offerinsights into the genetics of hearing loss and immune-mediated inner eardisease that help illuminate the underlying principles needed tounderstand, diagnose and treat dysfunction. Clinicians in the early stages of their careers as well as experts in the field will find the book anexcellent reference for clinical and rehabilitation management, as well as for knowledge in the basic and advanced auditory and vestibular sciencesand medicine. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on November 1, 2001. The length of the article is 5380 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hearing Loss in One Ear Caused Balance Disorder. (Asymmetric Vestibular Damage).
Author: Bruce Jancin
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2001
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 21Page: 8(1)

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This digital document is an article from Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, published by Thomson Gale on August 1, 2007. The length of the article is 986 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Clinical management of a patient with a 12-year history of a balance disorder.(AUDITORY AND VESTIBULAR MEDICINE CLINIC)(Case study)
Author: Kenneth H. Brookler
Publication: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 86Issue: 8Page: 456(2)

Article Type: Case study

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The book covers the clinically most relevant central and peripheral ocular motor and vestibular disorders. Clinically-oriented and easy-to-read, it describes how to take the history of a patient suffering from double vision, blurred vision, opscillopsia, vertigo, or dizziness. The procedure for taking the patient history is poorly understood, resulting in late or no diagnosis in many.

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This digital document is an article from Communication Disorders Quarterly, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2004. The length of the article is 876 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Continuing education questions.(Vestibular diseases in children)
Publication: Communication Disorders Quarterly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2004
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 26Issue: 1Page: 57(2)

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An up-to-date, comprehensive review of disorders of the vestibular system authored by some of the most prominent experts in the field, this book covers basic vestibular mechanisms, clinical evaluation, common vestibular diseases, and treatment of vertigo. Part I reviews the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system focusing on clinically relevant material. Part II analyzes specific details in the patient's history, examination, and laboratory evaluation pointing to the probable site of lesion and likely pathophysiology. Patient history is emphasized since it is the critical first step in understanding the patient's complaints. Part III covers the differential diagnosis and specific treatments of common neurologic disorders. A separate chapter surveys the common syndromes encountered in neurotology. Part IV discusses general principles of treatment relevant to all vestibular disorders. Designed primarily to help physicians who treat patients complaining of dizziness, this book is also a complete source of reference to practitioners in internal medicine, family practice, otolaryngology, neurology, head and neck surgery, and neurosurgery. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Disorders of the Vestibular System is a first rate source
This is an up-to-date, comprehensive review of disorders of the vestibular system written by leaders in the field. The book is divided into four parts: basic vestibular mechanisms, clinical evaluation, common vestibular diseases, and treatment of vertigo. Part I reviews the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system with emphasis on clinically relevant material. Part II describes features in the patient's history, examination, and laboratory evaluation that help the clinician determine the probable site of lesion and likely pathophysiology. The history is emphasized since it is the critical first step for understanding the patient's complaints. Part III covers the differential diagnosis and specific treatments of common neurologic disorders. One chapter provides an overview of the common syndromes seen in neurotology. Part IV discusses general principles of treatment that are relevant to all vestibular disorders. This book should be useful to all physicians who treat patients complaining of dizziness. It can be used as a text by students entering the field or as a comprehensive source of reference to those in internal medicine, family practice, otolaryngology, neurology, head and neck surgery, and neurosurgery.

Vertigo a challeging symptom
It is a comprehensive book dealing with vestibular physiology and pathology. It covers the possible causes of vestibular disorders and the clinical presentation as well as the differential diagnosis. I found it very helpful as a resident in trying to understand the pathophysiology of vestibular dysfunction. I also found it helpful in classifying the etiology as peripheral versus central. ... Read more

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HEALTH / THERAPY / VESTIBULAR / PATIENT HANDOUTS.

Balance disorders and dizziness are among the most common reasons for falls to occur in our aging population. It is estimated that almost 85% of these falls involve the vestibular system. However, with correct assessment and proper treatment (Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy), first falls and repeat falls can be prevented for balance-disordered people.

Dr. Marian Girardi has studied and compiled important data to assess and treat vestibular disfunctions. She has documented and grouped this valuable information into an easy-to-understand format to include:

 Anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system.
 Identifying the patient with vestibular problems.
 Assessment tools for vestibular diagnosis.
 Risk and safety factors for falls.
 Treatment using VRT (Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy).
 VRT exercises for vision, head and eye movements to improve and maintain long-term balance and gait.
 22 reproducible patient handouts for easy duplication.

A valuable resource book for healthcare students, therapists, and professionals. ... Read more

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Targeted to patients, their families and allied health students, The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, vertigo, amnesia and epilepsy. Related topics include communication aids, electric personal assistive mobility devices, medications for treating neurological diseases and conditions, understanding the needs of Alzheimer patient caregivers and more. This two-volume set provides an alternative to resources that either fail to explore neurological disease in any depth and or do so at a level not appropriate for students and general readers.