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Here you will information on various types of paralysis, including as a result of stroke or injury.
Reviewed September 2007
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Corticosteroids for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis)
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Bell's palsy is a paralysis or weakness of muscles in the face, usually on one side, with no certain cause. Usually people recover, although some do not. Corticosteroid drugs are anti-inflammatory. Bell's palsy is caused by inflammation of the facial ne...
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Jun 2004
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Aciclovir or valaciclovir for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis)
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Bell's palsy is a disease that causes one side of the face to be paralysed. This paralysis is usually temporary. Bell's palsy may be caused by an infection by the cold sore (herpes simplex) virus. The antiviral drugs aciclovir and valaciclovir are there...
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Mar 2004
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Neuromuscular paralysis for newborn infants receiving mechanical ventilation
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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When newborn infants develop breathing difficulties, they need mechanical ventilation to help them breathe. Sometimes they do not breathe in rhythm with the ventilator but 'fight' it, causing bleeding in the brain or serious lung injuries. Treating dis...
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Jan 2005
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Physical therapy for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis)
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Bell's palsy is an acute disorder of the facial nerve, which produces full or partial loss of movement on one side of the face. The facial palsy gets completely better without treatment in most, but not all, people. Physical therapies, such as exercise,...
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Jul 2008
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Acupuncture for Bell's palsy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Bell's palsy or idiopathic facial palsy is the most common disorder affecting the facial nerves and results in weakness or paralysis on one side of the face. The paralysis causes distortion of the face and interferes with normal functions, such as closi...
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Aug 2007
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Bell's palsy
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Better Health Channel
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Bell's palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of the face. The cause is unknown, although infection or autoimmune responses are suspected. Bell's palsy resolves completely in around 90 per cent of cases, given time.
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Apr 2008
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Paraplegia (spinal cord injury)
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Better Health Channel
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Paraplegia and quadriplegia are conditions which result from damage to the spinal cord. Individuals experience a wide variety of effects, according to the level of damage that has occurred. Support services are available.
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Oct 2007
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Quadriplegics - hand surgery
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Better Health Channel
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Tendon transfer surgery can restore movement to a quadriplegic person's hands. Muscle function from the shoulder can be transferred to the elbow. Forearm muscles can be re-routed to act on the wrist and on the fingers.
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May 2008
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Spinal cord injury: what is it?
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myDr
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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) involves damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function such as mobility or feeling.
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Jan 2003
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Hand skills
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Novita Children's Services
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Hand skills are explained together with how Novita therapists help children with physical disabilities improve these skills. Information is provided about the different hand splints available and examples given of what they can achieve. Some information is provided about hand surgery.
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Dec 2006
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Stroke: what happens afterwards?
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myDr
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Each person affected by stroke will have different problems and different needs.
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Jan 2008
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