Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Key Takeaways The outer, middle, and inner ear have unique structures that help with ...

Scientists and engineers have modeled a hidden mechanism in the inner ear that helps mammals balance via the fastest-known signal in the brain. The sensory organs that allow us to walk, dance and turn ...

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 ...

Electronystagmography/Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG) is an examination of eye movements called nystagmus which are provoked by stimulation of the inner ear. The exam ...

A new study reveals the surprisingly convergent evolution in the inner ear of mammals. An international research team led by Nicole Grunstra from the University of Vienna and Anne Le Maître from the ...

If someone suffers from bilateral vestibular hypofunction, it means that their inner ear doesn't maintain their sense balance properly. As a result, the person gets dizzy very easily. A new implant, ...

Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED), is a rare disease that happens when your body's immune system mistakenly attacks your inner ear. It can cause dizziness, ringing in your ears, and hearing loss.

New research suggests that the ear is yet another part of our bodies that is susceptible to infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. For this research, scientists developed novel ...

Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...

HOUSTON – (Jan. 18, 2023) – The sensory organs that allow us to walk, dance and turn our heads without dizziness or loss of balance contain specialized synapses that process signals faster than any ...