Evaluation of Quality of Life After Use the Virtual Reality in Patients with Neurodegenerative Disease.

 Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) are a heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative diseases.  To evaluate the living standard of patients with SCA, by applying the Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale (VADL) and Activitiesspecific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) questionnaires.  An uncontrolled clinical trial study was conducted with 28 patients who underwent anamnesis, ENT evaluation, and vestibular assessment and the application of questionnaires VADL and ABC before and after rehabilitation with virtual reality.

The Use of Exergames in the Neurorehabilitation of People with Parkinson Disease: The Impact on Daily Life.

 Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive degeneration characterized by motor disorders, such as tremor, bradykinesia, stiffness and postural instability.  To evaluate the independence, confidence and balance in the development of daily activities in patients with PD before and after rehabilitation.  A descriptive, retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out with 16 patients (mean 57.

The Importance of Otoneurological Evaluation in Brazilian Workers Exposed to Pesticides: A Preliminary Study.

 Agrochemicals, also known as pesticides, are widely used in agriculture and in public health. They are organic and inorganic chemical substances with a high level of toxicity not only for the environment, but also for human health. To verify findings on labyrinthine assessment in endemic disease control agents, and to recommend the inclusion of the vestibular exam in the set of tests for pesticide-exposed populations.

The importance of central auditory evaluation in Friedreich's ataxia.

Objective To assess central auditory function in Friedreich's ataxia. Methods A cross-sectional, retrospective study was carried out. Thirty patients underwent the anamnesis, otorhinolaryngology examination, pure tone audiometry, acoustic immittance measures and brainstem auditory evoked potential (BAEP) assessments.