A loss of balance often occurs due to a problem with the signals the ear sends to the brain. These signals control our sense of balance and spatial awareness. Causes include medical conditions and ...

"This has been a life changing experience for me. I never knew I’d be able to hear like this." -William Y. The Center for Hearing and Balance offers evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for a variety ...

While most people think of their ears as being used to help them hear, the reality is that the ear is also home to some of the body’s most sophisticated balancing systems. This is a system that works ...

Most balance problems occur because of brain or inner ear problems, or physical issues, such as broken bones or muscle injuries. Balance problems can make it difficult to walk or move. They may make a ...

Some health conditions, including an ear infection, congestion, or an inner or middle ear condition, can cause your ear to feel blocked. In some cases, you may need medical care. Feeling like ...

Researchers have successfully developed a method to grow inner ear tissue from human stem cells, a finding that could lead to new platforms to model disease and new therapies for the treatment of ...

Dizziness or balance problems can feel as though the room is spinning and can occur regardless of sitting, standing, or lying down. 1 This symptom encompasses one of the most frequent patient ...

What Is a Vestibular Disorder? A vestibular disorder occurs when a disease, condition, or injury interferes with your body's balance system. A link between your inner ear and your brain helps you keep ...

Charles Della Santina of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine says a 3-D prosthesis is key to helping patients regain inner-ear sensory cells for balance. Johns Hopkins researchers are ...

People with balance disorders or dizziness traceable to an inner-ear disturbance show distinctive abnormal eye movements when the affected ear is exposed to the strong pull of an MRI’s magnetic field, ...

Dr. Shelly Schochenmeier, a certified chiropractor acupuncturist at Advanced Pain and Balance Center, said it can when done correctly. "We use a surgical stainless steel staple to activate specific ...