The Train in the Night by Nick Coleman - review - The Guardian

The Guardian

The Train in the Night by Nick Coleman - review The Guardian Then he was stricken by sudden sensorineural hearing loss, and was unable to listen to music, or anything, without almost literally writhing in agony. The Train in the Night is his account of this illness, and also a history of the evolving musical ... and more »

Ewan McGregor and Eva Green in 'Perfect Sense' - New York Times

Ewan McGregor and Eva Green in 'Perfect Sense' New York Times But there are limits to adaptation, and when the third wave of the disease hits, affecting hearing, it triggers worldwide chaos. Deafness is preceded by outbursts of violent rage. Michael, who has reconnected with Susan, suddenly turns on her with ... and more »

Floating crystals - Hong Kong Standard

Hong Kong Standard

Floating crystals Hong Kong Standard The symptoms of a typical BPPV patient are sudden onset of vertigo associated with head turning while in bed, lying down to go to bed or when looking up and reaching for things in a cupboard or putting up washing on the clothes line.

Set him free! Children of 'devoted' husband jailed for strangling dementia ... - Daily Mail

Daily Mail

Set him free! Children of 'devoted' husband jailed for strangling dementia ... Daily Mail 'This did upset her but the onset was slow and it was just regarded as a consequence of age. Then suddenly the forgetfulness turned into something major. It happened overnight and was awful.' Malcolm Beardon's case is mirrored almost precisely by that ... and more »

Meningitis warning issued - VietNamNet Bridge

VietNamNet Bridge

Meningitis warning issued VietNamNet Bridge The disease is considered dangerous because the onset of symptoms is sudden and death can follow within hours. In as many as 10-15 per cent of survivors, there are persistent neurological defects, including hearing loss, speech disorders, loss of limbs ... and more »