Research Updates in Vestibular Dysfunction: Diagnostic Breakthroughs
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 739
Special Issue Editors
Interests: vertigo; vestibular diseases; vestibular compensation; hearing and balance; hearing loss; aging
Interests: vertigo; vestibular diseases; vestibular compensation; hearing and balance; hearing loss; aging
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Vestibular dysfunction, characterized by vertigo and postural instability, is prevalent among middle-aged and older adults, posing a heightened risk of falls and contributing to injury and disability. Despite its clinical significance, the development of precise diagnostic and therapeutic strategies remains hindered by gaps in understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying these disorders.
This Special Issue focuses on advances in molecular and pathological diagnostics for vestibular dysfunction, including the following:
- Novel biomarkers (e.g., proteomic, genetic, and inflammatory markers) for early detection and subtype classification;
- Emerging imaging and laboratory-based techniques (e.g., high-resolution vestibular testing, omics approaches) to improve diagnostic accuracy;
- Mechanistic insights into vestibular disorders such as Meniere’s disease, BPPV, vestibular migraine, and PPPD, with a focus on translating research into clinical applications.
We welcome fundamental and clinical studies, as well as reviews, that explore cutting-edge diagnostic tools, biomarker discovery, and mechanistic research to bridge the gap between laboratory findings and patient care.
Dr. Jun Wang
Dr. Sulin Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- vestibular disorders
- vertigo
- biomarkers
- molecular diagnostics
- vestibular compensation
- Meniere’s disease
- BPPV
- vestibular migraine
- PPPD
- dizziness
- balance
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