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Bell's Palsy: Study Calls for Rethink of Cause and Treatment
October 6, 2009 — 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 ... > full story -
Metallic Glass For Bone Surgery
September 28, 2009 — It is possible that broken bones will in the near future be fixed using metallic glass. Materials researchers have developed an alloy that could herald a new generation of biodegradable bone ... > full story -
Kids With Small Head Size At Risk Of Neurologic Problems, Screening Needed
September 14, 2009 — A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology finds that children with microcephaly -- that is, children whose head size is smaller than that of 97 percent of children -- are at risk of ... > full story -
Study Evaluates Use Of Corticosteroids And Antiviral Agents For Treatment Of Bell Palsy
September 1, 2009 — Among patients with Bell Palsy, a facial paralysis with unknown cause, treatment with corticosteroids is associated with a reduced risk of an unsatisfactory recovery, and treatment with a combination ... > full story -
Experimental Treatment Halts Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury In Newborns, Study Suggests
July 29, 2009 — Inhibiting an enzyme in the brains of newborns suffering from oxygen and blood flow deprivation stops brain damage that is a leading cause of cerebral palsy, mental retardation and death, according ... > full story -
Babies With Mild Facial Paralysis From Forceps Typically Do Not Need Treatment
July 20, 2009 — Mild facial nerve paralysis caused by the use of forceps during birth generally resolves on its own and does not require treatment, according to a new ... > full story -
Debate Continues On Administration Of Magnesium Sulfate To Pregnant Women To Prevent Cerebral Palsy In Pre-Term Infants
June 29, 2009 — Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most prevalent chronic childhood motor disability with an estimated lifetime cost of nearly $1 million per individual. There is evidence that magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) ... > full story -
Blood Flow In Alzheimer's Disease
June 24, 2009 — Scientists have discovered that endothelin converting enzyme-2 (ECE-2) may cause the decrease in cerebral blood flow seen in Alzheimer's ... > full story -
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Adding Antiviral Agents To Steroids To Treat Facial Paralysis Is Not Linked To Improved Recovery
June 15, 2009 — Adding an antiviral agent to corticosteroids for treatment of Bell's palsy (a condition characterized by partial facial paralysis) is not associated with improved recovery of facial movement ... > full story -
Robotic Therapy Holds Promise For Cerebral Palsy
May 20, 2009 — Over the past few years, MIT engineers have successfully tested robotic devices to help stroke patients learn to control their arms and legs. Devices can help children learn to grasp and manipulate ... > full story
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