Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi, the leading facility of Burjeel Holding, has launched the advanced auditory balance laboratory within the Burjeel Ear, Nose and Throat Head and Neck Institute. This new facility will specialize in the comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of balance disorders and vertigo, enhancing the advanced services provided by Burjeel Medical City to patients in Otolaryngology, 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.
Burjeel Holding CEO, John Sunil, said: “The opening of our Auditory Balance Laboratory represents an important step in our ongoing commitment to providing world-class, patient-centric care. By leveraging the latest technologies and a multi-disciplinary approach, we are working to enhance the accuracy of diagnostics while redefining “The standard of care for individuals affected by balance disorders and dizziness, we are proud to lead the way in innovative healthcare, empowering our clinical teams and elevating the quality of life for every patient we serve with the highest level of expertise and support.”
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 Auditory Balance Laboratory is also equipped with the latest technology to evaluate and rehabilitate individuals with balance disorders and vertigo, using the latest generation of vestibular tremors (VNG), video head impulse testing (VHIT), swivel chairs, and balance swivel chairs specially designed for benign postural vertigo. Paroxysmal Persistent (BPPV), the laboratory accurately locates and measures impairment of the balance system. Using tools such as computerized dynamic posture planning, the laboratory can simulate various scenarios, including visual and motor states, allowing Early diagnosis of balance disorders that may otherwise remain undetected.
The laboratory also plays a crucial role in rehabilitation, offering 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: “Our balance laboratory is a unique facility that combines all basic diagnostic and rehabilitation equipment with advanced software and functions. This integration allows us to diagnose even the most difficult cases in real time.” Early and effective rehabilitation support 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. Personalized and efficient, the introduction of advanced technologies and services into 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 the overall patient experience.
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