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Unmet NeedDizziness is one of the most common complaints, affecting approximately 20-30% of the general population. Vertigo, a type of dizziness, is an illusion of movement caused by an asymmetric involvement of the vestibular system. While most cases are clearly due to a benign ear condition such as vestibular neuritis, about 3-5% of the 4.4 million...

Published: 7/5/2024 | Inventor(s): Nathan Farrell, Jorge Otero-Millan, David Newman-Toker, Taylor Parker

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Neurology > Stroke, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Neurology

Smartphone-Based Head Impulse Nystagmus Test of Skew (HINTS) to Aid the Diagnosis of Patients with Vertigo and Dizziness

Unmet Need:It is estimated that 45,000-75,000 strokes are missed in emergency departments each year in the United States due to patients presenting with dizziness. Of these patients, 15,000-25,000 will have a subsequent major stroke that could’ve been prevented with earlier identification and treatment. These strokes are often missed due to the fact...

Published: 7/5/2024 | Inventor(s): David Newman-Toker, Jorge Otero-Millan, Nathan Farrell, Taylor Parker

Keywords(s): Clinical Diagnostics, Diagnostic Tool, Screening Questionnaire

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Clinical Management, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Neurology > Cognitive Impairment

A Device for Magnetic Stimulation of the Vestibular System

Unmet NeedVestibular disorders (dizziness, vertigo, imbalance) are ubiquitous problems in clinical medicine. They account for many millions of visits to physicians and therapists every year, and often produce prolonged physical and psychological disability leading to a loss of economic productivity and a high risk of falls and injuries. Like many other...

Published: 7/4/2024 | Inventor(s): Daniel Reich, Collin Broholm, David Zee, Dale Roberts, Michael Schubert, Jorge Otero-Millan, Bryan Ward

Keywords(s): Disease Indication, Ear and Hearing Disorders, Hearing Disorders, Other, Therapeutic Devices, Therapeutics

Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Therapeutic Devices, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ear, Nose & Throat, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ear, Nose & Throat > Hearing Disorders