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Vertigo

13/08/2016 by Bob Dunn

The Vertigo page has been updated following the recent publication of the following article.

Edlow, JA, Newman-Toker, D. Using the Physical Examination to Diagnose Patients with Acute Dizziness and Vertigo. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2016;50(4):617-28.

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