Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
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Effect of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo on Auditory-Verbal Memory
Background and Objective: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo with peripheral origin, and its psychologic consequences frequently ignored by clinicians. In this regard, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of BPPV on patient auditory-verbal memory. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 40 volunteer patients wi...
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