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Here on the ADVANCE for Audiologists Web site, we offer a variety of articles on all the pertinent topics in the field of audiology. However, sometimes finding articles on specific topics can be pretty challenging.
To make things easier for our readers, we've decided to begin collecting articles on specific topics in one, easy-to-access location. The plan is to have one topic last every two months (in the same we that we release an issue every two months). However, we'll continue adding more and more content every two weeks.
Our spotlight for May/June will be "Balance and Dizziness." All articles of our collection can be found below.
A New Balance Team
Oklahoma Neurological Center of Excellence (ONCE) makes balance disorders a priority.
NEW! Balance Center Basics
This feature article defines the ingredients of a complete balance center.
NEW! Balance Disorders Unique to Children
While not as easy to spot in children, signs and symptoms of vestibular disorders are many.
Balance/Dizziness Handouts
Peruse these handouts for patient education of balance and dizziness issues.
Discovering the Dizzy Patient (Part 1)
This January/February 2009 Vestibular Viewpoint column addresses the importance of the patient interview to your evaluation of a dizzy patient.
Discovering the Dizzy Patient (Part 2)
This March/April 2009 Vestibular Viewpoint column discusses billing codes and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
NEW! Evaluating the Dizzy Patient: The Times, They Are A'Changing
This September/October 2009 Vestibular Viewpoint column looks at the way treatments for the dizzy patient have changed over the last 30-plus years.
NEW! Hyperacusis: A Vestibular Variation
In addition to causing auditory sensitivity, hyperacusis can affect the vestibule and cause balance problems.
Identifying Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome
Thinking critically, gathering all appropriate information and synthesis of the data are essential to diagnose a very rare case.
Migraine in Balance Patients
Reviewing the connection between migraines and vertigo.
The Audiologist's Role in BBPV
Diagnosing and treating benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is within the practice scope of audiologists.
The Role of a Lifetime
Once an aspiring actor, Howard Mango, AuD, PhD, has found that operating a balance-based practice offers similar gratification.
The Role of the Audiologist in Diagnosing SCDS
Audiologists must identify SCDS patients efficiently in order to develop a treatment plan focused on providing relief from the debilitating symptoms.
Vestibular Disorders Association Assists Audiologists
Nonprofit organization serves people with vestibular disorders by providing access to information, offering a support network and elevating awareness of the challenges associated with these disorders.
Vestibular Testing Terminology
This January/February 2010 Vestibular Viewpoint column looks at the difficulties associated with the language used in vestibular testing.
Vestibular Testing Tips
Combine these elements to ensure accurate, quantifiable test results to advance your patient's care.
NEW! Vestibular Testing: The Future Is In the Balance
This November/December 2009 Vestibular Viewpoint column addresses the idea of audiologists specializing in vestibular assessment.
Vestibular Testing: Where We Are, What's Ahead
This March/April 2010 Vestibular Viewpoint column discusses the need for ongoing improvement in vestibular testing and the promise of new and better tests to help deliver more cost-effective diagnoses.
To view our web spotlight on "Hearing Loss and Tinnitus" click here.
To view our web spotlight on "Hearing Instruments" click here.
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