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My left side is numb and almost impossible to move and my hands feel so weak I can’t even hold a phone. I have nerve pain all ...
A dog coughing and gagging can definitely be alarming for the pet parent, not to mention uncomfortable for the pet. Some ...
Sitting too long on the toilet can cause nerve damage or even paralysis. Read ahead to know what an expert has to say about toilet seat neuropathy and how to prevent it.
Laryngeal paralysis can be life-threatening for dogs – but knowing how to respond can make all the difference. In this video, I go over the signs to watch for, what you should (and shouldn’t ...
For third-year medical student Maddie Bald, engaging in research has been a transformative experience that shaped her understanding of patient care and ultimately guided her toward a future in ...
The Facial Nerve Program in the UAB Department of Otolaryngology, the first and only program of its kind in the state of Alabama, offers a comprehensive team approach for patients experiencing facial ...
They’ve been implicated in neck instability, degenerative arthritis in dogs and recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis, which can affect voice and swallowing ability.
Implantable vagus nerve stimulation devices have long been used to treat epilepsy, depression and stroke. A new crop of buzzy non-invasive VNS gadgets promises to relieve stress and improve sleep.
Large, myelinated, motor A-fibers in the vagus innervate muscles of the larynx. They are implicated in side effects of cervical vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), laryngeal paralysis after surgical injury ...
INTRODUCTION Vocal cord paresis, also known as recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis or vocal fold paralysis, is an injury to one or both recurrent laryngeal nerves (RLNs), which control all intrinsic ...
Oculomotor nerve damage can be frightening, but 63% of people who acquire a third nerve palsy recover fully after receiving conservative treatment measures.