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Mathematical & Computational Biology
Zelin Yu, Mengxia Shen, Wenfang Shang, Jiangxia Wu, Lihua Xuan
Summary: The study on peripheral facial paralysis patients showed that acupuncture treatment in the acute stage had better effects than in the nonacute stage. There was no statistical difference in the effective rate in the acute stage regardless of the choice between acupuncture and prednisone therapies.
COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Binyan Yu, Lihua Xuan, Yutong Jin, Shan Chen, Shan Liu, Yijia Wan
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Thread-embedding acupuncture (TEA) for the management of facial expression muscles atrophy after peripheral facial paralysis. The study is a patient-assessor blinded, randomized, sham-controlled trial comparing TEA with sham TEA for improving facial expression muscles atrophy after peripheral facial paralysis.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jinbang Pang
Summary: A nano material with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons shell was synthesized and evaluated for its fluorescence properties and Xe-129 loading using Hyper-CEST, showing its potential for carrying Xe molecules to form hyperpolarized Xe-129 molecular cages. After acupuncture and moxibustion treatment, signal enhancement in activated brain areas indicates that the combination of nanoprobe and acupuncture treatment is beneficial for analyzing central mechanisms.
SCIENCE OF ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jae-Min Lee, You Jung Choi, Myung Chul Yoo, Seung Geun Yeo
Summary: Peripheral facial nerve injury causes changes in neuroactive substances that affect nerve cell damage, survival, growth, and regeneration. This review explores the biomolecules involved in peripheral facial nerve damage and their impact on the central nervous system (CNS), aiming to identify potential strategies for treating facial nerve injury and functional recovery. By identifying the biomolecules in the CNS that change after peripheral nerve damage, this review could contribute to the development of effective treatment strategies for peripheral facial palsy.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ming Li, JianGuo Ruan, HuaJun Zhang, JiuLong Wu, YuJuan Wang, Shanshan Zhu
Summary: This study aims to provide reliable evidence for selecting the best acupuncture treatment for peripheral facial nerve paralysis (PFP) by comparing the clinical efficacy of different acupuncture treatments.
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Rehabilitation
Chiara Pavese, Andrea Giordano, Elena Dalla Toffola, Antonio Nardone, Franco Franchignoni
Summary: This study investigated the psychometric properties of the validated Italian version of the Facial Disability Index (FDI) and found overall positive results, except for the functioning of the response categories. A refined version with only 4 response categories was proposed to improve interpretability, feasibility, and metric performance of the tool.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
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Otorhinolaryngology
Katharina Geissler, Elisabeth Urban, Gerd F. Volk, Carsten M. Klingner, Otto W. Witte, Orlando Guntinas-Lichius
Summary: Infectious causes such as Varicella Zoster Virus reactivation and Lyme disease have the best probability for complete recovery in patients with non-idiopathic peripheral facial palsy, while post-surgery FP has a worse prognosis. Patients with traumatic FP have a higher proportion of complete recovery.
EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY
(2021)
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Surgery
Kyle S. Kimura, Peter Kfoury, Jon-Paul Pepper
Summary: This article provides a summary of the historical development of assessment instruments for classifying the severity of facial palsy in patients. The advancements in the quality of these instruments are highlighted. The modern-day evidence-based patient assessment tools are then presented, focusing on the level of evidence in the studies describing these tools.
FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Lu Cheng, Xiao-lin Li, Yi Ying, Shi-hao Du, Xu-dong Zhang, Wei Guo, Shu-qi Mi, Ji-ping Zhao
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture therapy for patients with peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) during the acute stage. The recovery rate of facial function, time to restore function, and occurrence of sequelae will be examined. The findings will provide guidance for acupuncture treatment at the early stage of PFP.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2023)
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Danchun Lan, Cheng Huang, Na Yu, Jinxiong Lao, Ziyong Li
Summary: This study used bibliometric approaches to assess global scientific achievements in acupuncture for facial paralysis research, identified hotspots and trends, and provided guidance for further research in the field.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Wei-Qiang Chen, Qiang Li
Summary: This study retrospectively explored the effectiveness of electroacupuncture combined with Qianzhengsan decoction for the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis. The results showed that patients who received QZSD had better overall response rate, facial nerve function, and facial nerve electromyography compared to those who did not receive the treatment.
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Jonathan Golledge, Aaron Drovandi
Summary: Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) are at high risk for major adverse cardiovascular and limb events. Effective medical management is crucial in reducing this risk, but often not well implemented. Evidence supports the need for holistic medical management programs to improve uptake of therapies in PAD patients and reduce adverse events.
JOURNAL OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND THROMBOSIS
(2021)
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Neurosciences
Yongli Zhang, Shugeng Chen, Yinglu Ruan, Jiaying Lin, Chengdong Li, Chong Li, Shuo Xu, Zhijie Yan, Xiangyun Liu, Peng Miao, Jie Jia
Summary: This study suggests that PMS intervention can increase facial skin blood flow in stroke patients with FP. Further randomized controlled trials can be conducted to explore its potential clinical efficacy.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lisa Strobelt, Anna-Maria Kuttenreich, Gerd Fabian Volk, Carien Beurskens, Thomas Lehmann, Ina Manuela Schueler
Summary: Facial nerve palsy affects the oral health, oral hygiene, and quality of life of patients, while handedness influences oral hygiene and oral health.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Erhui Yu, Fanyuan Jin, Wenhui Zhou, Junkang Chen, Huafeng Cai, Jinhua Hu, Lihua Xuan
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the occurrence of PFNP in Chinese patients, particularly in those with Hunter syndrome.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)