Business Briefs May 3, 2008
Updated May 02, 2008 - 13:46:47 CDT. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
New Therapy for Inner Ear Disorders Mar 15, 2008
March 15, 2008 - 8:50 AM Sub-Navigation. Reported by: Jen Markham Email. (WOKR13 Rochester)
New Cell Culturing Method Pumps Up The Volume Sep 28, 2007
In a breakthrough that will likely accelerate research aimed at cures for hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance problems, scientists have perfected a laboratory culturing technique that provides a reliable new source of cells critical to understanding certain inner-ear disorders ... "Until now, scientists working to understand many inner ear disorders had to resort to difficult microdissections to gather even small numbers of these cells, which limited the types of research that could be pursued... (Science Daily)
Autoimmune Hearing Loss Mar 31, 2007
Since, other researchers have elaborated on these findings to create a more concise picture of autoimmune inner ear disorders. Now it is known that the perisacular tissue surrounding the inner ear s endolymphatic sac contains the necessary components for an autoimmune reaction. (Suite101.com)
Vertigo (Shelley Widhalm) Jun 20, 2006
Neurotology is a subspecialty of otolaryngology dedicated to inner ear disorders. Dizziness, a broad term that includes vertigo, refers to anything from lightheadedness to a feeling of faintness. (Washington Times, DC)
Queasy rider: Beat motion sickness May 10, 2006
They're not all the same, and they don't all work the same for everyone, says Dr. Erik Viirre, who specializes in treating inner ear disorders at the University of California San Diego. When packing for your vacation trip, along with sunscreen and insect repellent, consider bringing one or more of the following motion-sickness remedies. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Don't let motion sickness drive your family crazy May 7, 2006
Some patients have such bad motion sickness that they avoid any kind of travel, says Akira Ishiyama, a doctor of neurotology at UCLA Medical Center who specializes in inner ear disorders. Although those afflicted may often be young children, doctors say the condition affects all age groups. (Newsday -- Health)
