Meniere’s disease (MD) is a debilitating inner ear condition characterised by crippling vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness. It afflicts over 50,000 Australians, and results in a reduced quality of life, where sufferer’s experience chronic morbidity resulting in disability, reduced work capacity, social isolation, and depression.
Despite the fact MD was diagnosed over a 150 years ago by surgeon scientist Prosper Meniere, the cause of the disease is still unknown. This seriously limits the capacity of researchers to develop effective treatments and cures, needed to improve the lives of sufferers.
Despite the fact MD was diagnosed over a 150 years ago by surgeon scientist Prosper Meniere, the cause of the disease is still unknown. This seriously limits the capacity of researchers to develop effective treatments and cures, needed to improve the lives of sufferers.
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