Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a type of vertigo caused by calcium crystals in the inner ear. These crystals are usually located in two parts of the ear called the utricle and saccule.

36 were identified with benign positional vertigo. The Dix-Hallpike had not been performed on any of these patients prior to referral. The authors concluded that the Dix-Hallpike is mandatory for ...

Read on to learn more about what some of the most common causes of dizziness are and how to tell when you need to see a doctor. 1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) Benign paroxysmal ...

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The following is a summary of “Effect of different maneuvers of repositioning on benign paroxysmal vertigo: a network meta-analysis,” published in the March 2025 issue of BMC Neurology by Si et al.

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I attended a Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Conference in Barcelona, Spain, where a presentation titled “Vertigo in Children: What’s the Latest, ...