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Allergy and autoinflammation in Meniere’s Disease
VEDA
By Ms. Cynthia Ryan MBA
Published on: 2026-04-16
Allergy and autoinflammation drive persistent systemic inflammatory response in Meniere’s Disease: A longitudinal study. Reviewed by Jose Antonio Lopez-Escamez, MD, PhD Understanding the Study This research looked at why Ménière’s disease (MD)—a condition that causes dizzy spells (vertigo), hearing loss, and ear pressure—affects people so differently. Doctors have long suspected that...
Not All Dizziness Is The Same
VEDA
By Ms. Cynthia Ryan MBA
Published on: 2026-04-16
What I Learned as Both a Patient and a Clinician Guest post by Cherika Gadson, FNP-C, vestibular patient Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms encountered in healthcare. It is also one of the most misunderstood. As clinicians, we often hear words like dizziness and vertigo and quickly begin...
Ask Fiona: Should My Balance Exercises Make Me Feel Off?
VEDA
By Ms. Cynthia Ryan MBA
Published on: 2026-04-15
Hi Fiona, I do 10–20 balance exercises when I’m with my physical therapist. Should the exercises make me feel off balance? And why, after about 30 minutes of feeling “off,” does everything return to normal? Great question—and one that many people ask when they begin vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT). The...
Why you should never use your fingernails to clean your ears – An expert explains the risks
GN Resound
By GN ReSound
Published on: 2026-04-15
In this blog, Dr. Jenn Schumacher, Audiologist at ReSound, explains why your ears are designed to take care of themselves, and why using fingernails to clean them can be both counterproductive and risky....
What the TV Show ‘Shrinking’ Reveals About Dysarthria—and What Listeners Often Miss
ASHA
Published on: 2026-04-15
When Conditions Overlap: PPPD, Vestibular Migraine, and Other Comorbidities
VEDA
By Ms. Cynthia Ryan MBA
Published on: 2026-04-13
Vestibular disorders are rarely simple. Many people who live with dizziness or vertigo eventually discover that their symptoms are connected not to a single condition, but to several overlapping diagnoses. This complex reality was the focus of a session at the Vestibular Disorders Association’s Life Rebalanced Live virtual conference titled...
Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction-What You Need to Know
VEDA
By Ms. Cynthia Ryan MBA
Published on: 2026-04-11
Summary  Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction or Loss (BVH or BVL) makes it hard for people to keep their balance, especially when walking in the dark or on uneven ground. It can also cause problems with seeing clearly when they move their heads. This means they might be more likely to fall,...
Could you be ignoring the signs of hearing loss? Here’s what to listen for
GN Resound
By GN ReSound
Published on: 2026-04-10
In this blog, Dr. Jenn Schumacher, audiologist at ReSound US, shares five of the most common early signs of hearing loss that people ignore, misinterpret, or laugh off, emphasizing the importance of getting your hearing checked....
Sun-Sentinel Bills Alvin Sherman Library Among Best Places to Chill
Nova
By iharrell
Published on: 2026-04-10
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel recently featured NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library among the places where you can find peace and quiet in South Florida. The library was noted for its couches, study nooks, Holocaust museum, and art gallery. The piece also…… Continue Reading →...
$1 Million in New Funding Propels Research for Novel Brain Cancer Treatments
Nova
By swichman
Published on: 2026-04-08
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) has helped secure more than $1 million for cancer research at Nova Southeastern University. The university celebrated the transformative funding during a check presentation at the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward…… Continue Reading →...
Jefferson Health sues Aetna over Medicare Advantage ‘downcoding’ policy
Health Care Dive
By Sydney Halleman
Published on: 2026-04-08
The health system claims the policy, which reduces reimbursement for some inpatient hospital stays, violates federal law and its reimbursement contract with Aetna. The insurer disagreed with Jefferson’s allegations....
CMS finalizes higher Medicare Advantage rates for 2027 in gift to insurers
Health Care Dive
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn
Published on: 2026-04-07
Regulators locked in a 2.48% rate hike for next year, much higher than the 0.09% that was proposed. Analysts said the Trump administration was likely spooked about coverage disruptions for seniors before the midterm elections....
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy: Using Neuroplasticity to Reconnect Balance with Everyday Life
VEDA
By Ms. Cynthia Ryan MBA
Published on: 2026-04-06
Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is one of the most important tools available to help people recover from dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders. During the Life Rebalanced Live session “VRT: Neuroplasticity & Exercises that Connect it to Everyday Life,” clinicians and patients explored how this specialized therapy works—and why recovery often...
An SLP Helps Update the Definition of Dyslexia
ASHA
Published on: 2026-04-06
CMS finalizes Medicare Advantage star ratings overhaul, sending billions of dollars more to insurers
Health Care Dive
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn
Published on: 2026-04-03
Regulators cut almost a dozen metrics that factor into the quality ratings and reverted back to an older and more generous bonus system. MA plans will get more than $18 billion in additional payments over the next decade as a result....
Looking Fine Almost Cost Me My Healing
VEDA
By Ms. Cynthia Ryan MBA
Published on: 2026-04-03
Guest post by Cherika Gadson, MS, APRN, NP-C, vestibular patient Vestibular disorders are often described as “invisible illnesses.” While that label is accurate, it can also shape how we respond to our own symptoms in ways that quietly work against our healing. For a long time, I didn’t speak up...
The surprising connection between hearing loss and dementia
TruHearing
By Corban Lindsay
Published on: 2026-04-02
Discover the link between hearing loss and dementia. Learn how hearing aids may support cognitive decline prevention. The post The surprising connection between hearing loss and dementia appeared first on TruHearing....
NSU Is a Campus Safety Leader with New IACLEA Accreditation
Nova
By swichman
Published on: 2026-04-02
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University and NSU Public Safety have earned accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), the leading authority for campus public safety. Fewer than 100 organizations hold this distinctive recognition, highlighting…… Continue Reading →...
Texas Audiology Workforce Insufficient to Meet Hearing Loss Needs, Study Finds
ASHA
Published on: 2026-04-02
Bipartisan lawmakers urge CMS to crack down on Medicare Advantage overpayments
Health Care Dive
By Emily Olsen
Published on: 2026-04-01
Senators praised a recent CMS proposal aimed at reducing payments in MA, but urged the agency to work with Congress and go further....
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