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What Causes Facial Nerve Palsy?
Discussion Facial nerve palsy has been known for centuries, but in 1821 unilateral facial nerve paralysis was described by Sir Charles Bell. Bell’s palsy (BP) is a unilateral, acute facial paralysis that is clinically diagnosed after other etiologies have been excluded by appropriate history, physical examination and/or laboratory testing or imaging. Symptoms include abnormal movement of facial nerve. It can be associated with changes in facial sensation, hearing, taste or excessive tearing. The right and left sides are equally affected but bilateral BP is rare (0.3%). Paralysis can be complete or incomplete at prese...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 3, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Mirror therapy for improving motor functions in patients with leprosy with grade 2 disabilities
Conclusion Mirror therapy is a safe and cost-effective approach in the treatment of paretic limbs of patients with leprosy. Classification of evidence This study provides Class IV evidence that mirror therapy improves muscle strength in patients with leprosy associated with paresis.
Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - April 7, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Singh, M., Pawar, M. Tags: Bacterial infections, All Clinical Neurology, Clinical trials Observational study (Cohort, Case control), Class IV Research Source Type: research