Introduction
The audiovestibular laboratory of the University Medical and Dental Center in the Faculty of Dental Medicine was established in 2020. Its purpose is diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hearing, balance and sleep disorders of patients of all ages. It was set up thanks to the joint efforts of the academic management of the Medical University of Varna and the Faculty of Dental Medicine. The audiovestibular laboratory is equipped with the most modern and up-to-date electrophysiological diagnostic and rehabilitation devices. Since 2015, MU-Varna has conducted a number of interdisciplinary forums with international participation on the topics of audiological and vestibular disorders, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), newborn hearing screening. The audiovestibular laboratory works in close relationship with laboratories in the field situated in Europe, USA, the Russian Federation, Asia, and Australia.
Materials and Methods
The most important features of the different diagnostic systems will be briefly summarized in the following text, so as to express the specific diagnostic options they provide clinicians with.
Discussion
Different diagnostic features of the systems used are described, pointing out the features of the most frequently used ones.
Conclusion
Patients should be given different, adequate and clear diagnostic solutions. Universities play an important role in becoming centers for providing full medical care—diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation in the specific field of medicine.
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