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What is the definition of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?
Benign recurrent vertigo (BRV), also known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), is a common disorder affecting up to 2% of the adult population. The majority of individuals with chronic recurrent vertigo have no identifiable cause, no progression of the disorder, and no other neurologic or auditory signs. Many families have multiple affected individuals, suggesting familial transmission of the disorder with moderate to high penetrance (summary by Lee et al., 2006).
What are the alternative names for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?
  • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
  • BPPV
  • Familial benign recurrent vertigo
  • Familial vestibulopathy
Who are the top Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Local Doctors?
Elite in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Dr. Habib G. Rizk
Otolaryngology
Elite in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Dr. Habib G. Rizk
Otolaryngology

University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

171 Ashley Ave, 
Charleston, SC 
843-792-1414
Languages Spoken:
English
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Habib Rizk is an Otolaryngologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Rizk and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Vertigo, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Rizk is currently accepting new patients.

Philip T. Rowan
Distinguished in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Dr. Philip T. Rowan
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Dr. Philip T. Rowan
Otolaryngology

Advanced ENT & Allergy

620 N Broad St, 
Woodbury, NJ 
856-602-4000
Languages Spoken:
English, Portuguese, Spanish
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Philip Rowan is an Otolaryngologist in Woodbury, New Jersey. Dr. Rowan and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo, Otitis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Marco Mandala
Elite in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Marco Mandala
Siena, IT 

Marco Mandala practices in Siena, Italy. Mr. Mandala and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo, Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Bone Graft.

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What are the latest Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Clinical Trials?
Effect of Wii Fit Training in Comparison to Vestibular Rehabilitation Training on Balance in Patients With Benign Paroxysmal Postional Vertigo
Effect of Wii Fit Training in Comparison to Vestibular Rehabilitation Training on Balance in Patients With Benign Paroxysmal Postional Vertigo
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 18, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: THIS STUDY IS A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL AND THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY IS TO DETERMINE THE EFFECT OF WIIFIT TRAINING IN COMPARISON TO VESTIBULAR REHAB TRAINING ON BALANCE IN PATIENTS WITH BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO

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Personalized Medicine to Treat Refractory Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Through Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis From Magnetic Resonance Image Reconstructions
Personalized Medicine to Treat Refractory Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Through Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis From Magnetic Resonance Image Reconstructions
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 10, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Background: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, often effectively treated with standard canalith repositioning maneuvers (CRMs). However, approximately 12.5% of cases remain refractory, leading to persistent symptoms and increased healthcare burden. Variations in the anatomical orientation of the semicircular canals (SCCs) may explain the resistance to conventional...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center