Bell's palsy: Study calls for rethink of cause and treatment

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Bell's palsy: Study calls for rethink of cause and treatment

Drugs widely prescribed to treat facial paralysis in Bell's palsy are ineffective and are based on false notions of the cause of the condition, according to researchers. They say research must now focus on discovering other potential causes and treatments.

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Study Calls For Rethink Of Cause And Treatment Of Bell's Palsy | Psydir News

news.psydir.com — “Drugs widely prescribed to treat facial paralysis in Bell's palsy are ineffective and are based on false notions of the cause of the condition, according to Cochrane Researchers. They say research must now focus on discovering other potential causes and treatments. Between 11 and 40 people in every 100,000 are affected by the condition, which causes paralysis on one side of the face.” View full resource at news.psydir.com