by Dr. Laura Wazen | Jan 21, 2016 | Dizziness, Inner Ear Research
Last year I wrote an article for my blog about anxiety and inner ear problems based on the research by Dr. P. Ashley Wackym. It turns out that it has been one of my most frequently visited blog posts! Last October 2015, I saw Dr. Wackym again when we were both...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Jan 22, 2015 | Inner Ear Research
Recently, I wrote an article about Labyrinthitis, and mentioned that with this type of inner ear problem, when it affects only one ear, the expectation is for full functional recovery. I received some feedback from some frustrated readers who had this problem but...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Nov 22, 2014 | Balance, Inner Ear Research
Labyrinthitis is a condition that affects the inner ear hearing and balance system. It is caused by an infection to the inner ear that can result in temporary or permanent damage to the inner ear. Symptoms associated with labyrinthitis include complaints of...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Oct 23, 2014 | Balance, Inner Ear Research
In this self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh, we can look at it and see that he has his right ear bandaged, and without even knowing him, we can surmise that something is wrong with his ear. He has a bandage on his outer ear, and looking at the painting,...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Oct 14, 2014 | Inner Ear Research
You would have to be a person who loves the inner ear, and knows what it looks like anatomically speaking, to see what I see. I was in NYC July 2014 for the Open Forum ENT Meeting. When exiting my hotel to walk to the conference, I had to cross Park Avenue....
by Dr. Laura Wazen | May 12, 2014 | Balance, Inner Ear Research
Sitting old man waiting in hall, by Abraham van Strij Medicine and technology are amazing. People who are deaf can get cochlear implants to restore their hearing, while others get corneal implants for their eyes. There are hip and knee replacements for arthritic...
