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Genetics & Precision Medicine
Meta-analysis
GWAS identifies 21 unique genes tied to balance, vertigo, and dizziness
New genetic mapping reveals how the body controls balance
This meta-analysis of GWAS and transcriptomic data from 781,273 individuals (96,517 cases) identifies 21 unique genes associated with dizzin…
Researchers identified 21 unique genes and a specific mechanism that may explain why people experience dizziness and balance issues.
medRxiv
Aug 30, 2026
Neurology
RCT
Infratentorial lesions result in 58% dizziness prevalence in acute ischemic stroke patients
Brain Mapping Reveals Links Between Stroke Location and Dizziness
This retrospective analysis of an RCT included 484 patients with acute ischemic stroke. The study found that dizziness was more prevalent in…
New research identifies specific brain regions and networks linked to dizziness in patients who have suffered an acute ischemic stroke.
Aug 13, 2026
Neurology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis finds 5.5% stroke prevalence in ED dizziness patients, 13.9% in isolated dizziness
A Simple Dizzy Spell Could Signal a Stroke. Here’s What to Know
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 161,013 ED patients with dizziness found pooled stroke prevalence was 5.5% overall and 13.9% among …
If you go to the ER feeling dizzy, new research shows there’s a critical, hidden chance it’s actually a stroke—and knowing what tests to ask…
Apr 10, 2026