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Review
. 2021 May;268(5):1995-2000.
doi: 10.1007/s00415-020-10314-7. Epub 2020 Nov 24.

Update on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Hyo-Jung Kim #  1 , JaeHan Park #  2 , Ji-Soo Kim  3   4
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Review

Update on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Hyo-Jung Kim et al. J Neurol. 2021 May.

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Abstract

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo worldwide. This review considers recent advances in the diagnosis and management of BPPV including the use of web-based technology and artificial intelligence as well as the evidence supporting the use of vitamin D supplements for patients with BPPV and subnormal serum vitamin D.

Keywords: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo; Dizziness; Vertigo.

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Conflict of interest statement

Dr. H-J Kim, and Dr. J-H Park report no disclosures. Dr. J-S Kim serves as an Associate Editor of Frontiers in Neuro-otology and on the editorial boards of the Journal of Clinical Neurology, Frontiers in Neuro-ophthalmology, Journal of Neuroophthalmology, and Journal of Vestibular Research.

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a Intake of vitamin D 400 IU and calcium carbonate 500 mg twice a day for 1 year significantly lowered the recurrences of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in patients with BPPV and subnormal serum vitamin D. b A meta-analysis showed a preventive effect of vitamin D supplementation on the recurrences of BPPV. Adapted from the reference [74]
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