"Burjeel Medical" Launches the advanced auditory balance laboratory
ABU DHABI, December 23 / WAM / Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi, a subsidiary of Burjeel Holding, launched the advanced auditory balance laboratory within the Burjeel Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Institute.
This new facility will specialize in comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of balance disorders and vertigo, enhancing the services Burjeel Medical City provides to patients in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.
The Hearing Balance Laboratory was inaugurated by Dr. Shamsher Vayalil, founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holding, and John Sunil, CEO of Burjeel Holding, along with Dr. Mujtaba Ali Khan, CEO of Burjeel Medical City, and the medical staff.
John Sunil said that the opening of the laboratory represents an important step in their continued commitment to providing world-class patient-focused care, by utilizing the latest technologies and a multidisciplinary approach, pointing out that Burjeel Holding is working to enhance the accuracy of diagnoses while redefining the standard of care for individuals affected by balance disorders. And vertigo.
The Auditory Balance Laboratory is designed to treat a wide range of imbalance and dizziness conditions affecting all age groups, and uses a structured testing protocol to accurately diagnose and determine the underlying causes of dizziness and imbalance, as these conditions can result from various factors, including inner ear disorders. Neurological issues, strokes, muscle weakness, and peripheral neuropathy.
The laboratory is equipped with the latest technologies to evaluate and rehabilitate individuals suffering from balance disorders and vertigo, using the latest generation of vestibular tremor (VNG) devices, video head impulse testing (VHIT), swivel chairs, and balance swivel chairs specially designed for persistent benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.” BPPV”.
The laboratory precisely identifies the location and measurement of balance system impairment. Using tools such as computerized dynamic posture mapping, the laboratory can simulate various scenarios, including visual and motor conditions, allowing early diagnosis of balance disorders that may otherwise remain undetected.
The laboratory also plays a crucial role in rehabilitation, providing tailored treatment programs to address long-term challenges and prevent falls resulting from imbalance. These advanced tools enable early detection and precise localization of balance system dysfunction, facilitating targeted treatment plans and effective rehabilitation strategies.
Dr. Sheikh Irfan Pasha, Director of the Burjeel Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Institute at Burjeel Medical City, said that the Special Balance Laboratory is a unique facility that combines all basic diagnostic and rehabilitation equipment with advanced programs and functions. This integration allows the most difficult cases to be diagnosed early and support rehabilitation. Effective rehabilitation through a multidisciplinary approach.
In addition to balance services, the institute offers an audiology department equipped with advanced technologies, providing patients with a range of hearing aids and comprehensive services including fitting, calibration, programming, troubleshooting, earmolds, swimming plugs, and tinnitus masking devices. This addition enhances the clinic’s ability to provide hearing care. Personal and effective.
The introduction of advanced technologies and services in the Balance Laboratory and Audiology Department is expected to lead to significant improvements in patient care across several dimensions, including diagnostic accuracy, treatment outcomes, patient engagement and overall patient experience.
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