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Implant improves quality of life in patients with bilateral vestibular hypofunction – News-Medical.Net
Getting around without the need to concentrate on every step is something most of us can take for granted because our inner ears drive reflexes that make maintaining…
Getting around without the need to concentrate on every step is something most of us can take for granted because our inner ears drive reflexes that make maintaining balance automatic. However, for about 1.8 million adults worldwide with bilateral vestibular hypofunction (BVH) — loss of the inner ears’ sense of balance — walking requires constant attention to avoid a fall.
Now, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have shown that they can facilitate walking, relieve dizziness and improve quality…
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