390 top medical experts on Bell Palsy across 52 countries and 30 U.S. states, including 230 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants.
- Bell Palsy: A syndrome characterized by the acute onset of unilateral facial paralysis which progresses over a 2-5 day period. Weakness of the orbicularis oculi muscle and resulting incomplete eye closure may be associated with corneal injury. Pain behind the ear often precedes the onset of paralysis. This condition may be associated with herpesvirus 1, human infection of the facial nerve. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1376)
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- Broader Categories (#Experts): Herpesviridae Infections (2,805), Mouth Diseases (1,845), Facial Nerve Diseases (1,670).
- Clinical Trials : at least 61 including 1 Active, 29 Completed, 14 Recruiting
- Synonyms: Bell's Palsy, Acute Inflammatory Facial Neuropathy, Idiopathic Facial Paralysis, Herpetic Facial Paralysis
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