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First Computerized Rotation Chair in South Africa

On 19 August 2016 a computerized rotation chair was used for the first time in South Africa. The System 2000™ Reclining Chair from Micromedical Technologies is a standard vertical axis rotational vestibular chair that can recline to perform videonystagmography (VNG) testing. Rotation chair testing is usually performed with VNG and is the gold standard for

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Recreational noise induced hearing loss

Recreational noise induced hearing loss is hearing loss that is caused by loud sound. Recreational refers to the conditions and circumstances under which it occurs. When it occurs in the workplace it is referred to as occupational hearing loss. Recreational means that it is done out of choice, usually during leisure time. Two main causes

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