title: Neurophysiology: vertigo in MRI machines.
abstract: Subjects of brain-imaging studies often report experiencing vertigo while in MRI machines; a new study shows that the magnetic field stimulates the vestibular sensors in the inner ear by a Lorentz force.
authors: Department of Neurology, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland. dstraumann@access.uzh.ch
authors: Dominik
authors: D
authors: Straumann
authors: Christopher J
authors: CJ
authors: Bockisch
mesh_terms: D007758:Ear, Inner / Q000528:radiation effects*; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005133:Eye Movements; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009760:Nystagmus, Physiologic