Would hunters take a Lyme disease vaccine?
It's tick season, possibly the worst in a decade.
Jul 1, 2026
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Stomatognathic Diseases: News and Research on Facial Nerve Diseases
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Molecular keyhole sheds light on pain and epilepsy
Researchers at VIB, VUB, and KU Leuven have identified a tiny binding site, a molecular "keyhole," in the TRPM3 ion channel, a crucial sensor in pain signaling. TRPM3 is also linked to rare neurodevelopmental disorders and ...
Apr 21, 2026
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Percutaneous balloon compression developed for managing orofacial pain
The pain management teams at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and Queen Mary Hospital (QMH) have introduced percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) as a novel treatment option for patients ...
Jan 16, 2026
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Analysis reveals imaging is overused in diagnosing and managing facial paralysis disorder Bell's palsy
A new study analyzes how imaging is used to diagnose and manage Bell's palsy, a condition that causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face, usually temporarily. Although diagnostic imaging can help rule ...
Nov 15, 2025
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Scientists pioneer promising treatment derived from cactus-like plant for intractable cancer pain
National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists report that a first-in-human clinical trial of a new therapy based on the plant-derived molecule resiniferatoxin (RTX) shows that it is a safe and effective agent for pain control ...
May 30, 2025
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Skeletal muscle relaxants beneficial for only certain conditions
Long-term use of skeletal muscle relaxants (SMRs) for chronic pain is only effective for certain conditions, such as painful spasms, painful cramps, and neck pain, according to a review published online Sept. 19 in JAMA Network ...
Sep 24, 2024
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A new surgical technique enables smiling in patients with facial paralysis
A new study describes a novel surgical technique used to treat Moebius syndrome, a rare congenital condition leading to the inability to smile, oral incompetence, and a significant impact on social engagement. The study is ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Video: Why confirmed cases of Lyme disease have increased
Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S.
Feb 26, 2024
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Epilepsy drug shows promise in slowing joint degeneration in osteoarthritis
Yale researchers have identified a drug target that may alleviate joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis, a debilitating condition that afflicts as many as 30 million people in the United States alone, which they ...
Jan 3, 2024
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Q&A: Facial drooping in children
My husband and I recently noticed our 5-year-old daughter was having difficulty blinking and eating, and one side of her face was drooping. The pediatrician referred us to a plastic surgeon who diagnosed her with facial paralysis. ...
Jul 26, 2023
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