Combined corticosteroid and antiviral treatment for Bell palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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de Almeida J R, Al Khabori M, Guyatt G H, Witterick I J, Lin V Y, Nedzelski J M, Chen J M. "Combined corticosteroid and antiviral treatment for Bell palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.". JAMA. 2009. 302(9):985-993.
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Clinical Question
Conclusion
Giving corticosteroids and antivirals in patients with Bells palsy may be beneficial
Major Points
Study Design
Population
Patient Demographics
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Interventions
Outcomes
Primary Outcome
Secondary Outcomes
Subgroup analysis
Criticisms & Further Discussion
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Funding
Mount Sinai Hospital, Albert and Temmy Latner Family Foundation and Samuel Lunefeld Research Institute, Toronto, Canada.
References
- Steiner JF. Treatment of Bell palsy: translating uncertainty into practice. Jama 2009;302:1003-4.
- Quant EC, Jeste SS, Muni RH, et al. The benefits of steroids versus steroids plus antivirals for treatment of Bell's palsy: a meta-analysis. BMJ 2009;339:b354.