Cha Archives - MdDS Foundation

Research, Physician's Perspective 1.31.2018

The biological basis of MdDS is real. Studies have given us an understanding of the neural basis of MdDS, and guided the development of different forms of non-invasive brain stimulation therapies. – Yoon-Hee Cha, MD

Effective research requires teamwork. Research into the biological basis of MdDS has advanced rapidly in the last 10 years through the collaborative efforts of scientists, engineers, clinicians, funding organizations, and not least of all, people affected by MdDS. It would be difficult to find any other disorder in the same time period that has been […]

Physician's Perspective 8.21.2017

MdDS Makes You Feel Like You’re Still on the Boat

Land Sickness After Cruise or Boating You’re standing in a small boat tied to a dock, waves moving you back and forth, up and down, and side to side. Now, imagine that you feel this way all the time, even without the boat. You can’t concentrate. Your head hurts. You’ve never felt so fatigued in […]

Research 6.18.2013

LIBR Study Recruitment: Cranial Electrical Stimulation

Laureate Institute for Brain Research Study Cranial Electrical Stimulation for Mal de Débarquement Syndrome A LIBR research study is investigating the use of Cranial Electrical Stimulation (CES) for the treatment of Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS), a disorder characterized by chronic rocking dizziness which usually follows prolonged exposure to passive motion such as on a […]

Uncategorized 12.12.2012

Clinical Capsule Report: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Mal de Debarquement Syndrome

Otology & Neurotology. 2012 Nov 29. [ABSTRACT] Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Mal de Debarquement Syndrome. Cha YH, Cui Y, Baloh RW, Department of Neurology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California., U.S.A. OBJECTIVE: Mal de debarquement syndrome (MdDS) is a chronic disorder of imbalance characterized by a feeling of rocking and swaying. The disorder starts after prolonged exposure […]

Announcements 11.29.2012

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 […]

Announcements 11.23.2012

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 […]

Announcements 10.22.2012

Less Common Neuro-otologic Disorders

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has published a review article authored by Yoon-He Cha, MD, titled “Less common neuro-otologic disorders.” The review article describes four disorders, and includes a comprehensive clinical description of MdDS. It is written in very non-technical terms and is a good read for people unfamiliar with MdDS. Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology® is the AAN’s self-study […]

Announcements 7.11.2012

Recruitment for New Clinical Research Study

Yoon-Hee Cha, MD, is initiating a new clinical research study to examine the effects of rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) for the treatment of MdDS and is currently recruiting study participants as detailed below. ************************************************ UCLA Research Study: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Mal de Débarquement Syndrome A UCLA research study is investigating the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation […]

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