A new book on vertigo with contribution by Dr Hofmeyr recently saw the light. The second edition of ‘Vertigo and Disequilibrium: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management’, edited by Peter C. Weber is now available. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=””

A keloid or a keloidal scar is an abnormal tissue reaction that occurs in some patients.  Keloid after earlobe piercing is unwanted reaction of excessive scar formation. It can form on different parts of the body. It occurs after earlobe piercing or trauma to the ear in some unlucky patients. The main problem with these

Beware of Bells palsy in children as this may be the wrong diagnosis! It may actually be sclerosteosis (marble bone disease). Bells palsy is a rare condition and is estimated to occur in 18- 20 per 100 000 children per year. It is characterized by the rapidly evolving initial facial paralysis, involving usually one side

World hearing day is an annual world awareness campaign held on 3 March. The aim is to create the knowledge and urgency to diagnose and manage hearing loss. Hearing loss has a severe negative impact on social and economical aspects of daily life. This year the focus is on the cost effectiveness of interventions to

BPPV is one of the most common causes of vertigo. Resent evidence shows a possible link between the recurrence of BPPV and low Vitamin D levels. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is often encountered in private practice. The likelihood of occurrence increases with age and it is estimated that 3 to 4% of the population