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Facial Nerve Paralysis: Protecting the Eye and Restoring Function

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By Ruth Jessen Hickman
| ENTtoday
Facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) paralysis is a common condition encountered by otolaryngologists and facial plastic surgeons. Management often requires a multidisciplinary approach involving ophthalmology, neurology, head and neck surgery, and facial reanimation specialists. Protecting the ocular surface is the immediate priority, as lagophthalmos and impaired blink can lead to exposure keratopathy, corneal ulceration, stromal scarring, and permanent vision loss if left untreated.
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What Are Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDs)?

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By Ruth Jessen Hickman, Dana Ingemann Verified, Kristie Reed
| Health Verified
Most people have taken nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) at least a few times in their lives to treat things like pain, fever, headaches, or inflammation. NSAIDs are a widely used, low-cost group of medications that are in a different drug class from corticosteroid drugs like prednisone.1 Many different NSAIDs are available over the counter (OTC). Some other NSAIDs are available in prescription strength.
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7 Common Places Psoriasis Can Develop on Your Body Original

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By Ruth Jessen Hickman, Susan Bard
| Health Verified
Psoriasis can affect almost any part of your skin. Sometimes the skin condition can affect multiple areas of the body at once or different areas over time.1 Could the changes on your skin be a new patch of psoriasis? Here are some places on the body where psoriasis is particularly common. (And keep in mind, the location of your psoriasis could dictate the kind of treatment that’s best for you.) Your elbows and knees are common spots for the most common kind of psoriasis, called plaque psoriasis.
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