Production and validation of Putonghua- and Cantonese-Chinese language National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Training and Certification Videos
We report our experience with new Putonghua- and Cantonese-Chinese language NIHSS (PC-NIHSS and CC-NIHSS) training and certification videos. A professional video production company was hired to create the training and certification videos for both PC-NIHSS and CC-NIHSS. Two training and certification workshops were held in Chengdu and Beijing, and two workshops in Hong Kong. The instruction, training and group A certification videos were presented to workshop attendees. Unweighted [kappa] statistics were used to measure the agreement among raters, and the inter-rater agreements for PC-NIHSS and CC-NIHSS videos were compared with those of original English language NIHSS (E-NIHSS) videos. The pass rates using PC-NIHSS and CC-NIHSS videos were 79% and 82%, respectively. All possible responses......
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The benefits of steroids versus steroids plus antivirals for treatment of Bell's palsy: a meta-analysis
(Source: Clinical Otolaryngology)...
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Antiviral treatment for Bell's palsy (idiotpathic facial paralysis)
(Source: Clinical Otolaryngology)...
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Bell's palsy: a review of three systematic reviews of steroid and anti-viral therapy
(Source: Clinical Otolaryngology)...
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Evaluation and treatment of synkinesis with botulinum toxin following facial nerve palsy.
Conclusions. BTX-A injection treatment was effective in reducing facial synkinesis, thus improving facial expression symmetry both at rest and in voluntary movements.
PMID: 20156046 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)...
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Trigeminal herpes zoster and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome with a lesion in the spinal trigeminal nucleus and tract
We report the case of a 77-year-old immuno-competent man who developed herpes zoster in the maxillary and mandibular branches
of the trigeminal nerve. Within 3 weeks, he developed ipsilateral peripheral facial palsy, hearing loss, vesicles over the
external auditory canal, and pain in the face and ear. A T2-weighted MRI of the brain revealed a hyper-intense lesion at the right medulla corresponding to the spinal trigeminal nucleus
and tract. Gadolinium enhancement was seen over the right facial nerve. These lesions suggest a possibility of transaxonal
spread of the varicella zoster virus between the trigeminal nerve, the facial nerve, and the spinal trigeminal nucleus and
tract.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorsDOI 10.1007/s00415-010-5487-6Authors
Ch......
POSTED 02/13/2010 at 12:46 AM --
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High-resolution ultrasound in the evaluation and prognosis of Bell's palsy
Conclusions: This first study utilizing US in Bell's palsy highlights its role in outcome prediction and contributes to our understanding of recovery processes in this common neurological disorder. (Source: European Journal of Neurology)...
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Acquired facial palsy with hypertension secondary to Guillain–Barre syndrome
We report 2 children presenting with unilateral lower motor neuron facial nerve palsy and hypertension. A diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome was made in both; literature linking facial nerve palsy in childhood with hypertension and Guillain-Barre syndrome is reviewed. (Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health)...
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Outcomes of static and dynamic facial nerve repair in head and neck cancer
Determine outcomes associated with nerve grafting versus static repair following facial nerve resection.Retrospective chart review.Charts from 105 patients who underwent facial nerve reconstruction between January 1999 and January 2009 were reviewed. The majority had parotid malignancy (78.1%), most commonly squamous cell carcinoma (50.5%). Patients underwent static (n = 72) or dynamic (n = 33) reconstruction with nerve grafting. Facial nerve function was measured using the House-Brackmann (H-B) scale.Patients receiving static reconstruction were on average 10.3 years older (P = .002). Mean overall survival for tumor cases was 61.9 months; parotid squamous cell carcinoma was associated with worse prognosis (P = .10). Median follow-up was 16.1 months (range, 4-96.1 months). Most (97%) patie......
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Childhood phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma: 100% incidence of genetic mutations and 100% survival
Conclusions: All 7 cases had a familial genetic mutation identified, and none arose de novo. We advocate genetic counselling for all families of children diagnosed with phaeochromocytoma/PGL with lifelong surveillance tailored to the underlying syndrome because of the increased risk of synchronous and metachronous tumours associated with these genetic syndromes. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)...
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Medical and Surgical Complications in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation [Original Article]
Conclusions Complications of CI in children are common, with trauma as a major factor. Inner ear malformations should prompt specific preventive management. Cochlear implantation in young children did not appear to be a risk factor in this study. (Source: Archives of Otolaryngology)...
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Antibiotic Treatment Duration and Long‐Term Outcomes of Patients with Early Lyme Disease from a Lyme Disease–Hyperendemic Area
Conclusions. Patients treated for ⩽10 days with antibiotic therapy for early Lyme disease have long‐term outcomes similar to those of patients treated with longer courses. Treatment failure after appropriately targeted short‐course therapy, if it occurs, is exceedingly rare. (Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue)...
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Facial palsy in a 2-month-old infant with Kawasaki disease
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorDOI 10.1007/s00296-009-1361-1Authors
Rajoo Thapa, Upstate Medical University Department of Pediatrics, Golisano Children’s Hospital 750, E. Adams Street Syracuse NY 13210 USA
Journal Rheumatology InternationalOnline ISSN 1437-160XPrint ISSN 0172-8172 (Source: Rheumatology International)...
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Peginterferon--2b/ribavirin: Bell's palsy and exacerbation of choreiform movements: case report
(Source: Reactions)...
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[Peripheral Facial Palsy Accompanied by a Vesicular Rash on the ear and Hard Palate.]
We report on a 14-year-old boy who had RHS accompanied by meningitis. Polymerase chain reaction identified VZV in exudates from the geniculate zone of the ear, the hard palate and in the CSF.
PMID: 20052641 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Praxis)...
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Two different forms of mumps-associated facial palsy
(Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)...
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[Neuralgia of the intermediate nerve and facial palsy with or without herpes.]
Authors: Herrero-Velazquez S, Guerrero-Peral AL, Fuertes JJ, Rojo-Martinez E, Penas-Martinez ML, Cortijo E, Fernandez R
PMID: 20013721 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista de Neurologia)...
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Lyme borreliosis
Abstract: Lyme borreliosis is a tick-transmitted spirochaetal infection caused by pathogenic genospecies of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. It occurs in wooded and heathland areas of temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. The most common clinical presentation is an erythematous rash slowly spreading from the site of a tick bite. Spirochaetes can spread hamatogenously and affect other organs and tissues, particularly the nervous system and joints. Manifestations of disseminated infection include facial palsy, viral-like meningitis, radiculopathy, meningoencephalitis and arthritis. The infection responds to antibiotic treatment at all stages, but early recognition and treatment is strongly recommended to avoid possible development of complications. Patients with long-standing infecti......
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A prospective randomised controlled study on efficacies of acupuncture and steroid in treatment of idiopathic peripheral facial paralysis.
CONCLUSION: The efficacies of acupuncture, steroid and conventional expectant treatment (natural course of recovery) in idiopathic peripheral facial palsy (Bell's palsy) in the study were the same with respect to the degree of recovery and speed of recovery.
PMID: 19942723 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society)...
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In reference to The Effect of Study Design and Analysis Methods on Recovery Rates in Bell's Palsy
No abstract. (Source: The Laryngoscope)...
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