Dr. Kanwar Sen, Dr. R. Manohari Shivakumar, Dr. Supriya Maitiy

Vestibular Disorders; Auditory Diagnostics; Otoneurology; Vestibular Function Testing; Machine Learning in Healthcare; Digital Health Diagnostics.

Auditory and vestibular disorders represent a significant group of neurological and otolaryngological conditions affecting hearing, balance, spatial orientation, and overall quality of life. These disorders include vertigo, vestibular migraine, Meniere’s disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and central vestibular dysfunction. This cross-sectional analytical study examines emerging diagnostic innovations among 184 patients presenting with vestibular or auditory symptoms. Advanced diagnostic technologies such as video head impulse testing (vHIT, F=7.25, p=0.001), machine-learning-assisted vestibular assessments, and smartphone-based diagnostic tools significantly improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making. Telemedicine-based vestibular assessments and digital health technologies were identified as promising tools for improving patient access to specialised diagnostic services. The study underscores the importance of integrating AI-driven tools, multi-technology diagnostic frameworks, and patient-centred rehabilitation strategies in advancing otoneurological care.

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