Evidence Based Reports
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for Bell's palsy (2012)[Cochrane] NEW
Physical therapy for Bell´s palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis)(2011)[Cochrane]
Bell's Palsy (2010) [Clinical Evidence] Athens Log-in required
Acupuncture for Bell's palsy (2010) [Cochrane]
Antivirals for Bell's Palsy (2010)[theNNT]
Steroids for Bell's Palsy (2010)[theNNT]
A randomised controlled trial of the use of aciclovir and/or prednisolone for the early treatment of Bell's palsy: the BELLS study (2009)[NCCHTA]
Antiviral treatment for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis) (2009)[Cochrane]
The benefits of steroids versus steroids plus antivirals for treatment of Bell's palsy: a meta-analysis (2009)[DARE]
Combined corticosteroid and antiviral treatment for bell palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2009)[DARE]
Corticosteroids for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis) (2008) [Cochrane]
Do we need to give steroids in children with bell's palsy? (2005) [BestBETS]
Clinical Guidelines
Bell's Palsy (2012)[CKS] updated
Recent articles in core journals
Steroid-antiviral treatment improves the recovery rate in patients with severe Bell's palsy (2013) [Am J Med] NEW
The benefits of steroids versus steroids plus antivirals for treatment of Bell's palsy: a meta-analysis (2009) [BMJ]
Combined corticosteroid and antiviral treatment for Bell palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2009)[JAMA]
Economic evaluation of early administration of prednisolone and/or aciclovir for the treatment of Bell`s palsy (2009) [EvidenceUpdates]
Bell's palsy: diagnosis and management (2007) [Am Fam Physician]
Bell's palsy: a review of treatment using antiviral agents (2006) [Ann Pharmacotherapy]
Managing Bell's palsy (2006) [Drug Ther Bull]
eTextbooks
Bell's palsy: diagnosis and treatment (2010) [BMJ Learning]
Clinical Queries
What are the chances of a patient presenting in the UK with Ball’s Palsy having Lyme disease? Should anyone presenting with Bell’s Palsy have serology for Lyme disease (2010) [ATTRACT]
Is there any evidence of any therapy to improve a residual facial weakness following Bell's palsy in a 45 yr old woman who was treated with steroids and aciclovir on presentation 6 months ago? (2009) [ATTRACT]
Patient Information
Bell's palsy (2012)[NHS Choices] updated
Bell's Palsy (2012) [BUPA Health Information] updated
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