Results 51 to 60 of about 4,185 (181)

Diagnostic Delay of Unilateral Facial Paralysis Caused by Occult Malignancy: A Scoping Review

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This scoping review of 27 studies (66 patients) characterizes unilateral facial paralysis caused by occult malignancy, a rare entity marked by a mean diagnostic delay of 21 months and initially negative imaging in 89% of cases. Progressive paralysis, lack of recovery, trigeminal or additional cranial nerve involvement, and a history of regional skin ...
Kai C. Kokesh, Gabrielle Cahill, Irene Kim, Babak Azizzadeh, G. Nina Lu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A longitudinal study of facial function, quality of life, and depression in Bell’s palsy during pregnancy and puerperium

Scientific Reports
Bell’s palsy can reduce facial function and quality of life. Pregnancy may also be physically and psychologically challenging. This study investigates depression among pregnant and puerperal women with and without Bell’s palsy and if degree of facial ...
Lovisa Lansing, Sophia Brismar Wendel, Ellen Wejde Westlund, Elin Marsk   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of demographic factors, anthropometric factors, and comorbid diseases on recovery in the Bell's palsy subjects – A correlation study

BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences, 2022
OBJECTIVES: Bell's palsy is a condition of unilateral facial paralysis with the recovery rate varying from person to person. Various factors influence the prognosis of Bell's palsy subjects. Hence, the aim of this research was to examine the relationship
Sonali Desai, Rajiv Limbasiya
doaj   +1 more source

Taste Dysfunction and Bell's Palsy: A Scoping Review

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Taste dysfunction is a well‐recognized but inconsistently reported symptom in Bell's palsy. This scoping review found that taste dysfunction is prevalent in these patients, often precedes facial weakness, and commonly improves within 6 months. Standardized, longitudinal studies employing validated psychophysical measures are needed to clarify the ...
Sherina R. Thomas, Samuel L. Oyer, Steven D. Munger   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Management of Bell's palsy

Australian Prescriber, 2016
Bell’s palsy is facial nerve paralysis of unknown cause. Left untreated, 70–75% of patients make a full recovery. Early treatment with prednisolone increases the chance of complete recovery of facial function to 82%. Eleven people need to be treated for one extra complete recovery at six months.
Somasundara, Dhruvashree, Sullivan, Frank   +1 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Patients with post-COVID-19 vaccination facial palsy: To boost or not to boost?

Translational Neuroscience, 2022
A possible association between Bell’s palsy and COVID-19 vaccination has been suggested. While it is likely that COVID-19 vaccine recipients from the general population do have a slightly increased risk of developing Bell’s palsy, there are little data ...
Cirillo Nicola, Orlandi Massimiliano, Colella Giuseppe   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bell's Palsy in 11,255 Cases: Cardiometabolic Associations in a Population‐Based Healthcare Database

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To estimate Bell's palsy incidence and evaluate the prevalence and associations with diabetes and other cardiometabolic conditions. Study Design Population‐based cohort study. Setting Clalit Health Services, the largest healthcare provider organization in Israel (2005‐2022).
Tomer Boldes, Ori Cohen Michael, Ortal Fallek Boldes, Firas Kassem, Benny Nageris, Ameen Biadsee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Artificial intelligence, equity, and pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders: A scoping review of clinical practice applications

Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being explored to support diagnosis and care for pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders, yet most tools remain in early stages of development. This scoping review identifies limited external validation, narrow population representation, and sparse equity considerations, underscoring the need for inclusive, clinically ...
Florida Uzoaru, Obinna O. Oleribe, Ucheoma Nwaozuru, Parichart Sabado   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bell's palsy and autoimmunity

Autoimmunity Reviews, 2012
To review our current knowledge of the etiopathogenesis of Bell's palsy, including viral infection or autoimmunity, and to discuss disease pathogenesis with respect to pharmacotherapy.Relevant publications on the etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis and histopathology of Bell's palsy from 1975 to 2012 were analysed.Bell's palsy is an ...
GRECO, Antonio, GALLO, Andrea, FUSCONI, Massimo, MARINELLI, CATERINA, MACRI, GIAN FRANCO, DE VINCENTIIS, Marco   +5 more
openaire   +4 more sources

THE URBANOLOGISTS COME TO TOWN: Professional Life and Work in the Urban Solutions Industry

International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, EarlyView.
Abstract This article charts the upsurge of an eclectic global community of professionals new to the field of urban policy and governance, animated by playful and celebratory attitudes towards cities and urbanization: the urbanologists. It contributes to debates in critical urban theory and critical ethnographies of technology to problematize ...
Rachel Bok
wiley   +1 more source