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SUMMARY:Journal Club -  Critical Updates: VEMP Testing (May 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Eleftherios Papathanasiou\, PhD\, FEAN as they discuss Critical Updates: VEMP Testing and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Eleftherios Papathanasiou is a Clinical Neurophysiologist and Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology.  He has a Master’s Degree in Cell Biology\, Neurobiology and Anatomy from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago\, and a PhD in Clinical Neurophysiology from the Alexandoupoli General Hospital School of Medicine\, Greece.  His main research interest is in Neurotology and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs).  He has 60 publications in international peer reviewed journals and has been cited by over 210 other publications.  He was chairman of an international working group with regards to the Clinical Application of Cervical VEMPs published in 2014 in the journal Clinical Neurophysiology\, which is now considered an international guideline by the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN).  His recent review on the clinical applications of VEMPs is now in press. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below. \n\n\n    			\n	\n	    			\n		            \n                                                        \n                        \n\n    	\n							\n																				Register Here\n											\n			    	\n        	\n							\n																				Download Article\n											\n			    	\n    \n\n                    \n                            \n            	    \n	    \n	\n	\n				\n	\n	    			\n		            \n                                                        \n                        \n\n        \n    Guest\n Dr. Anita Bhandari \nTitle\nProposal of a standardized testing protocol for BPPV: Using 3D simulations for insights into movement of otoliths during positional tests \nAuthors\nBhandari R\, Bhandari A\, Zee DS\, Nuti D\, Kingma H\, van de Berg R. \nCitation\nBhandari R\, Bhandari A\, Zee DS\, Nuti D\, Kingma H\, van de Berg R. Proposal of a standardized testing protocol for BPPV: Using 3D simulations for insights into movement of otoliths during positional tests. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2025 Sep;282(9):4621-4629. 
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-critical-updates-vemp-testing/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Journal Club - Essential Mental Health Education in Vestibular Disorders (July 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. as they discuss Essential Mental Health Education in Vestibular Disorders and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Kostelnik is a Clinical Psychologist trained extensively in Health Psychology who also lives with multiple vestibular diagnoses including SCDS\, subsequent BPPV\, chronic VM and PPPD. Her approach to therapy includes techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)\, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)\, Somatic Experiencing (SE)\, Polyvagal Theory\, and others. To learn more about Dr. Kostelnik visit her website\, https://www.thevestibularpsychologist.com. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below. \n\n\n    			\n	\n	    			\n		            \n                                                        \n                        \n\n    	\n							\n																				Register Here\n											\n			    	\n        	\n							\n																				Download Article\n											\n			    	\n    \n\n                    \n                            \n            	    \n	    \n	\n	\n				\n	\n	    			\n		            \n                                                        \n                        \n\n        \n    Guest\n Dr. Anita Bhandari \nTitle\nProposal of a standardized testing protocol for BPPV: Using 3D simulations for insights into movement of otoliths during positional tests \nAuthors\nBhandari R\, Bhandari A\, Zee DS\, Nuti D\, Kingma H\, van de Berg R. \nCitation\nBhandari R\, Bhandari A\, Zee DS\, Nuti D\, Kingma H\, van de Berg R. Proposal of a standardized testing protocol for BPPV: Using 3D simulations for insights into movement of otoliths during positional tests. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2025 Sep;282(9):4621-4629. 
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-essential-mental-health-education-in-vestibular-disorders/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Journal Club - Vestibular Migraine: Recent Updates (September 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Maria Villar-Martinez as they discuss recent updates on the topic of vestibular migraine and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Maria Villar-Martinez is a neurologist and clinical researcher specializing in vestibular migraine\, headache disorders\, and neuro-otology.  Originally from Spain\, she obtained her MD from the University of Cádiz (2014) and completed her Neurology residency at the University of La Laguna\, Canary Islands. During her training\, Dr. Villar-Martinez developed a strong foundation in general neurology\, movement disorders\, and stroke\, with a particular interest in the diagnosis and management of complex headache disorders. In 2019\, she joined the Headache Group\, where she focused on on understanding the pathophysiology of vestibular migraine\, and headache-associated features\, working alongside leading experts and mentors in the field with a holistic\, multidisciplinary perspective. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below. \n\n\n    			\n	\n	    			\n		            \n                                                        \n                        \n\n    	\n							\n																				Register Here\n											\n			    	\n        	\n							\n																				Download Article\n											\n			    	\n    \n\n                    \n                            \n            	    \n	    \n	\n	\n				\n	\n	    			\n		            \n                                                        \n                        \n\n        \n    Guest\n Dr. Anita Bhandari \nTitle\nProposal of a standardized testing protocol for BPPV: Using 3D simulations for insights into movement of otoliths during positional tests \nAuthors\nBhandari R\, Bhandari A\, Zee DS\, Nuti D\, Kingma H\, van de Berg R. \nCitation\nBhandari R\, Bhandari A\, Zee DS\, Nuti D\, Kingma H\, van de Berg R. Proposal of a standardized testing protocol for BPPV: Using 3D simulations for insights into movement of otoliths during positional tests. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2025 Sep;282(9):4621-4629. 
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-vestibular-migraine-recent-updates/
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- 3D Simulations to Optimize BPPV Testing (November 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Anita Bhandari as they discuss 3D Simulations to Optimize BPPV Testing and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Anita Bhandari is a highly accomplished Neuro-otologist and ENT surgeon\, recognized for her innovative contributions to the field of vestibular science. As the co-founder and director of NeuroEquilibrium\, she leads the establishment of the world’s largest chain of Vertigo and Balance Clinics. Her pioneering work in diagnostic equipment has resulted in seven patents\, underscoring her reputation as a healthcare innovator. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below. \n\n\n    			\n	\n	    			\n		            \n                                                        \n                        \n\n    	\n							\n																				Register Here\n											\n			    	\n        	\n							\n																				Download Article\n											\n			    	\n    \n\n                    \n                            \n            	    \n	    \n	\n	\n				\n	\n	    			\n		            \n                                                        \n                        \n\n        \n    Guest\n Dr. Anita Bhandari \nTitle\nProposal of a standardized testing protocol for BPPV: Using 3D simulations for insights into movement of otoliths during positional tests \nAuthors\nBhandari R\, Bhandari A\, Zee DS\, Nuti D\, Kingma H\, van de Berg R. \nCitation\nBhandari R\, Bhandari A\, Zee DS\, Nuti D\, Kingma H\, van de Berg R. Proposal of a standardized testing protocol for BPPV: Using 3D simulations for insights into movement of otoliths during positional tests. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2025 Sep;282(9):4621-4629. 
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-3d-simulations-to-optimize-bppv-testing/
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