Dizziness is the number two
complaint heard in a doctor's office. Patients,
understandably, want to know:
The first step to any successful
medical treatment is knowledge and understanding.
And that's where we
come in.
Our range of testing devices
– neuro-otologic testing with "VNG" systems
and Barany Chairs – can give your doctor fast,
accurate results that enable him or her to understand
your situation and then determine a course of
treatment that is realistic and appropriate.
Virtually all balance disorders can be precisely
diagnosed, and neurologic and blood flow parameters
can be measured or observed.
Our testing devices can give
your doctor the answers you're seeking – fast.
What's more, utilizing
our devices can help you avoid time-wasting and
unnecessary procedures that may not provide real
answers. For example, many patients who complain about
dizziness are sent for several MRI examinations.
And while one MRI exam may be necessary, subsequent
tests often provide no additional insight at
all.
So how can the individual
patient, like you, put our devices and testing
procedures to work?
First, arm yourself with knowledge.
Below are links to a number of external Web sites
that offer a tremendous wealth of information
about the human neurologic, otologic and ophthalmologic
systems. We invite you to spend some time reviewing
these sites to better prepare yourself to speak
to your doctor about a new approach to testing.
And then, do ask your doctor:
Is neuro-otologic or vestibular testing appropriate
for me? How can we make it happen?
RESOURCES
Vestibular
Disorders Association (VEDA) – A nonprofit
organization that provides information to
the public and health professionals about
inner-ear balance disorders. They offer
education and support through their books,
videos, resource lists, publications and
other member services.
Combined
Health Information Database – A bibliographic
database produced by health-related agencies of
the United States Government. This database provides
titles, abstracts and availability information
for health information and health education resources.
Elder
Fall Prevention Act – Information
on the bill that calls for an additional $100,000,000
to be invested in the education, therapy development
and new product development related to the prevention
of falls.
National
Library of Medicine – World's largest medical
library.
