Vestibular dysfunction was shown to be a determinant of imbalance in Parkinson disease independent from visual and somatosensory processing changes and nigrostriatal dopaminergic losses. Imbalance in ...

Cochlear implantation has long been established as a transformative surgical intervention in the management of severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. However, recent investigations highlight a ...

The connection between sensory impairment and cognitive aging is a growing area of research. While hearing loss is an established risk factor for dementia, the specific role of the vestibular system, ...

As I watch my aging parents navigate their home, I can't help but notice their increasing hesitancy on stairs or how careful they are reaching for objects on high shelves. Like millions of Americans, ...

The vestibular system is responsible for the sense of balance in the inner ear. Prolonged use of toxic substances, such as certain antibiotics or anticancer drugs, can damage the hair cells that form ...