Has it ever happened to you? Or someone you know… that bang to your head which left you reeling? It’s something which shouldn’t be taken lightly. A dizzy spell, headache or simply feeling unwell are all signs you may have concussion. ‘Concussion’ is used to describe a minor head injury or head trauma, not usually […]
Prof Dr Margie Sharpe
MdDS occurs more frequently in women than men. Recent research re-adapting treatment.
Mal de Débarquement syndrome (MdDS) is a rare and disabling movement disorder characterized by continuous feelings of rocking, swaying or bobbing, dizziness and unsteadiness long after the person has finished boating, surfing or a sea voyage. MdDS occurs more frequently in women than men. Patients experience fatigue, insomnia, headaches, dizziness, poor coordination, anxiety and depression. […]
Balancing staying active
Living with a vestibular disorder can affect a person’s life in many ways. Approximately forty percent of adults will experience significant dizziness at some time in their lives, and nearly one in four emergency room visits includes a complaint of dizziness. There are many causes of dizziness and balance problems – inner ear disease, traumatic […]
New technology transforming the diagnosing and reporting of vestibular disorders
For many people maintaining balance isn’t easy, and it can be a challenge to understand why they suffer conditions that make it difficult to perform one or more basic activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, or simply getting around inside the home. Dizziness is a sensation of light-headedness, faintness, or unsteadiness. Unlike dizziness, […]
Vertigo Education in the Murray Mallee
The Murray Mallee General Practice Network states its aim is sustainable and outcome focused health care in the Murray Mallee. Having been established in 1995 as a membership based organisation, incorporated in South Australia under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985, in practice, the Network delivers local health solutions through general practice, addressing gaps in health service provision for people who […]
Neuro-otological Society of Australia | 24th Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
Between 8-10 August 2014, Prof Margie joined colleagues at the Neuro-otological Society of Australia (NOTSA) 24th Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting held at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, to hear the latest research findings in vestibular science and their clinical application to patients with vestibular disorders. The papers are wide ranging with a focus on the vestibular […]