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Here, our team will share the latest news and updates regarding the Visual Snow Initiative, research studies, interviews, projects, as well as any additional information related to our global efforts to better understand, treat, and/or cure Visual Snow Syndrome.
“A Study Protocol for an Open-Label Feasibility Treatment Trial of Visual Snow Syndrome With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation”, VSI-Funded TMS Study
Researchers Marissa Grande, Lucas Lattanzio, Isabelle Buard, Allison M. McKendrick, Yu Man Chan, and Victoria…
Monash Team’s Discoveries: “Delayed Onset of Inhibition of Return in Visual Snow Syndrome”
Researchers Paige J. Foletta, Meaghan Clough, Allison M. McKendrick, Emma J. Solly, Owen B. White,…
“Short-Wave Sensitive (‘Blue’) Cone Activation Is an Aggravating Factor for Visual Snow Symptoms” — Color Modulation Impacts VSS, Certain Brain Pathways May Be Responsible for Pathogensis
Researchers Jenny L. Hepschke, Paul R. Martin, and Clare L. Fraser Highlights “Our results show…
“Imaging the Visual Network in the Migraine Spectrum” Links Between Visual Snow & Migraine (Different Entities), VSI-Funded
Researchers Francesca Puledda, Dominic Ffytche, Owen O’Daly, and Peter J. Goadsby Highlights “Modern neuroimaging has…
Dr. Tsang/Dr. Shidlofsky’s “Visual Snow Study”: Further Insight & Summit
What Is The Tsang/Shidlofsky ” Visual Snow Study”? A year and a half ago, the…
Mayo Clinic Joins the Cause, Now Acknowledges Visual Snow Syndrome! — “Mayo Clinic Minute: Visual Snow”
Great News From Mayo Clinic Another prominent medical institution has just joined our cause: Mayo…
“Why Can I see Static? You Could Have Visual Snow Syndrome” — IFLScience Highlights Visual Snow Syndrome & VSI
Rachael Funnell’s piece about Visual Snow Syndrome in IFLScience “Crackling, fizzing, grey, black, and white…
Visual Snow News – Promising results in VSS Treatment Study
In early 2020, the Visual Snow Initiative (VSI) received an email from a person who…
New Article by VSI Expert Dr. Schankin: Visual Snow Syndrome, Migraine As A Risk Factor
Objective The aim of this narrative review is to explore the relationship between visual snow…
“Visual Snow Plagues About 2-3% Of World’s Population” — VSI & Schankin featured in Blick
English Translation of the Study The neurological disorder Visual Snow Syndrome impairs vision Visual Snow…
Latest Research Articles
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Unlocking the Potential of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) to Manage Neurological Conditions Like Visual Snow Syndrome
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New VSS Masterclass in the Philippines
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Active VSI-Funded Visual Snow Syndrome Studies
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Mivision Education Offering Medical Professionals New CPD/CPE Accreditation for Visual Snow Syndrome
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Sierra Domb Q&A - Part 5 - My Visual Snow Syndrome: Then and Now
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New Video Chat Support Group for Visual Snow Syndrome: VSI Partners with AnCan
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