Publications by authors named "T D Bruintjes"

Background And Purpose: In individuals with unilateral vestibulopathy (UVP), physical activity (PA) is recommended to stimulate central vestibular compensation. However, the presence of fear avoidance beliefs might negatively influence PA. The objectives of this study were to investigate the relationship between fear avoidance beliefs and PA and to compare PA levels between individuals with UVP in an acute/subacute vs chronic phase.

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Introduction: Intratympanic corticosteroids are commonly used in the treatment of Menière's disease (MD). However, few and small randomised controlled trials (RCT) on the effectiveness of intratympanic corticosteroids have been performed. A recent Cochrane review suggested that a well-conducted placebo-controlled RCT with a large study population is required to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of intratympanic corticosteroids in MD.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study focused on identifying demographic and clinical factors that lead to recurrences of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in patients within a year of treatment.
  • - Researchers analyzed data from 139 participants, finding that around 34.5% experienced at least one recurrence, with multiple treatments for the initial episode and a history of gout being significant risk factors.
  • - The results highlight that a sizable portion of patients treated for BPPV may experience recurrences, emphasizing the need for better understanding and management strategies for those at higher risk.
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The cause of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) remains unknown in a significant number of cases, but vascular involvement in its pathophysiology has been proposed. Our study aimed to assess the incidence of stroke following idiopathic SSNHL (iSSNHL) and to evaluate associated cardiovascular risk factors and comorbidities. We extracted electronic medical record data from iSSNHL patients aged ≥ 50 years retrospectively from 84 general practices.

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Introduction: Vertigo is a prevalent and burdensome symptom. More than 80% of patients with vertigo are primarily treated by their general practitioner (GP) and are never referred to a medical specialist. Despite this therapeutic responsibility, the GP's diagnostic toolkit has serious limitations.

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