Mal De Debarquement Syndrome: an often unrecognized and unreported condition MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 07/15/2024 Mal De Debarquement Syndrome: an often unrecognized and unreported condition Abstract Mal de debarquement syndrome (MdDS), also known as “the sickness of disembarkment,” is characterized by a persistent bobbing, rocking, or swaying sensation reported by patients long after they have completed travel on a boat or other forms of extended transportation. A detailed patient history, focusing on specific inquiries about recent boat or ship travel, […] Read More
Mal de Débarquement Syndrome in children: a case series MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 08/01/2023 Mal de Débarquement Syndrome in children: a case series Currently, mal de débarquement syndrome (MdDS) has been reported only among adults. This case series describes 3 pediatric patients with MdDS. MdDS presentation in children is similar to that of adults, although the frequency of comorbid conditions is greater. Diagnostic delays are common and likely due to under-recognition of MdDS among children. Read More
Mal de Debarquement Syndrome complicated by psychiatric comorbidities MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 12/22/2022 Mal de Debarquement Syndrome complicated by psychiatric comorbidities No abstract available Read More
Visual disorders and mal de debarquement syndrome: a potential comorbidity questionnaire-based study MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 09/14/2022 Visual disorders and mal de debarquement syndrome: a potential comorbidity questionnaire-based study Abstract Aim: Mal de debarquement syndrome (MdDS) is a neurological condition characterized by a constant sensation of self-motion; onset may be motion-triggered (MT) or non-motion-triggered/spontaneous (NMT/SO). People with MdDS experience similar symptoms to those with vertical heterophoria, a subset of binocular visual dysfunction. Hence, we aimed to explore potential visual symptom overlaps. Methods: MdDS patients […] Read More
Seasickness among Icelandic seamen MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 08/26/2022 Seasickness among Icelandic seamen Abstract Introduction: The working environment abroad a ship is unique, with constant stimuli such as rolling of the vessel, noise, and vibration. Fishing industry is important for Icelandic economy, still the effect of seasickness-related symptoms on seamen´s health is not fully understood. Thus, the objective of this study is to explore the impact of seasickness-related […] Read More
Treatment of Mal de Debarquement Syndrome in an Audiology-Vestibular Clinic MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 06/02/2022 Treatment of Mal de Debarquement Syndrome in an Audiology-Vestibular Clinic Abstract Background: Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS) has a stereotypical presentation of symptoms including continuous rocking/swaying sensations described as feeling like one is “still on the boat,” following travel, especially on water vessels. MdDS is even more notorious for the duration of symptoms that can persist months or years, and historically this condition has escaped […] Read More
Psychological assessment of individuals with Mal de Débarquement Syndrome MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 04/01/2022 Psychological assessment of individuals with Mal de Débarquement Syndrome Abstract Objective: To report on the psychological, personality, and behavioral profiles of individuals with persistent Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS). Materials and methods: Individuals with MdDS who participated in neuromodulation clinical trials between May 2013 and June 2019 completed a series of standardized psychological questionnaires and underwent the Structural Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR (SCID) for […] Read More
Characterization of Balance Problems and Rehabilitation Needs of Patients with Ménière’s Disease MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 01/05/2022 Characterization of Balance Problems and Rehabilitation Needs of Patients with Ménière’s Disease Abstract Background: To explore and characterize balance problems in subjects with Ménière’s disease (MD). Methods: A total of 539 people with MD with a mean age of 61.9 years, mean disease history of 15.6 years, and 79.5% females were recruited. The online questionnaire, consisting of 39 questions, including both structured and open-ended questions, focused on […] Read More
