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

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Outcomes

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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.