PLOS ONE Research Article: Metabolic and Functional Connectivity Changes in Mal de Debarquement Syndrome

PLOS One has published an article by Yoon-Hee Cha, MD, Metabolic and Functional Connectivity Changes in Mal de Debarquement Syndrome. The Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal and the article discusses current research, areas of the brain associated with MdDS, and future exploration needed. Abstract Background Individuals with mal de debarquement syndrome (MdDS) experience a chronic illusion of self-motion triggered […]

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Foundation Provides a Major Research Award

The MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation is pleased to announce plans to provide a major research award to Yoon-Hee Cha, MD, at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR). Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the LIBR promotes multidisciplinary neuroscience investigations among scientists and clinicians. Dr. Cha recently transitioned to the LIBR from her faculty position at the […]

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Forget about Black Friday. Stay in bed & shop in bed!

With only 5 more weekends left to holiday shop, I’d like share some shopping tips with you that’ll save you from having to get up at 4 am or earlier! Not only will you get to stay in bed, you’ll get both great deals and generate funds for the Foundation. First, the great deals. My […]

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Global Genes Project Features MdDS Patient Story

Although the role of genetics is not yet understood, the Global Genes Project joins the MdDS Foundation in advocating for those suffering with MdDS. They’ve published the story of Mike Nelson. Rare among the rare, Mike is one of our growing number of male members. You can read his story here: http://globalgenes.org/rare-disease-mal-de-debarquement-syndrome-often-affects-quality-of-life/

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