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Bells Palsy treatments: specialists in the rehabilitation of paralyzed facial muscle with over 60 facial palsy centers in the US. A commercial enterprise.

Neuroanatomy of various syndromes involving paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve.

Effect of early treatment of Bell's palsy with prednisolone. Interpretation of one study by Bandolier, a UK health care journal.

Bell's Palsy information and resources.

Webforum to discuss and comment on Bell's palsy.

Forum for discussion of treatment options. Unmoderated.

Answers to frequently asked questions, for discussion purposes.

A brief definition of Bell's palsy, followed by links to overviews, research articles and case reports.

The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum - "ask the doctor" medical forum for patients hosted by Med Help Intl.

Description of some surgical procedures currently available. Site is accessible for people with low vision.

An article about Bell's palsy, what it is, the prognosis, related conditions, test and who treats it.

Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve Bell's facial paralysis with traditional Chinese strategies and herbs.

Offers a question and answer entitled, Bell's Palsy symptoms should be evaluated.

Information about Bell's palsy, and access to descriptive video.

Abstracts of journal articles covering various aspects of the disease and treatments, compiled by the Life Extension Foundation.

A program designed to retrain facial muscles for movement and expression after facial paralysis. Relevant to patients with residuals or incomplete recoveries.

Brief but informative descriptions of various aspects of the disease by Dr. Bruce J.Gantz.

Article by Tim Stephens on reconstructive surgery for a patient with facial paralysis. Relevant to the small proportion of people with Bell's palsy who do not regain normal facial movement.

Message board with posts and replies by people affected by Bell's Palsy.

Information about Bell's palsy, including explanatory diagram and aspects of recovery and rehabilitation.

Information about Bell's palsy, including clinical features, differential diagnosis of seventh cranial nerve weakness, prognosis, treatment and further reading.

Applications of EMG biofeedback in patients with injury or impairment of peripheral nerves including Bell's Palsy.

Bell's palsy diary and a recovery graph, hoping to be value to others, from Rudy de Bruin. Site in English and Dutch language.

A basic description of pediatric facial palsy.

The Pittsburgh center describes relaxation techniques and tips for improving photographs of the paralyzed face. Also biographies of staff members at the time the newsletter was published.

Description of the condition,the nerve, and facial muscles, as well as diagnosis and treatment information.

Information sheet on Bell's Palsy (facial paralysis) compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

An opththalmological viewpoint. Describes some available methods of protecting the cornea.

Information including diagrams about the causes, symptoms, effects and treatment of Bell's palsy. Also information on Ramsey Hunt Syndrome and other types of facial paralysis.

Description of Bell's palsy, including symptoms, complications, treatment and recovery. Explanatory diagram. From BUPA (UK).

MedicineNet.com's description of the condition including outlines of symptoms and the Herpes virus theory.

Personal account of Bell's Palsy by a sufferer of the condition.

Cross-facial nerve graft to improve symmetry and smile. By Professor Earl Owen of Sidney, AU.

Consumer health resource center providing an overview and its causes, symptoms and treatment.

Overview of the condition, including historical shifts in treatment methods. Also grades of paralysis, causes and prognosis.

A personal story, including what the author is doing to fight to regain his face and helpful links.

Consumer health resource center providing information on causes, symptoms, and treatment of sudden weakness of one side of the face.