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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