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Diagnosis and management of patients with Bell's palsy.
This article discusses potential causes of the condition and identifies the differences between Bell's palsy and stroke. In addition, appropriate strategies for the care of patients with the condition are suggested. Management includes antiviral medication, corticosteroid therapy, eye care, botulinum toxin type A injection, physiotherapy, surgery and acupuncture. Psychological and emotional care of these patients is also important because any facial disability caused by facial nerve paralysis can result in anxiety and stress. PMID: 24299386 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Nursing Standard - December 4, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Mooney T Tags: Nurs Stand Source Type: research

Assessing the efficacy of different upper limb hemiparesis interventions on improving health-related quality of life in stroke patients: a systematic review.
CONCLUSION: The review demonstrates the need for upper limb intervention studies to focus on QOL as a primary outcome measure in addition to the functional outcomes currently used. PMID: 23611858 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - March 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Pulman J, Buckley E Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research