Analysis reveals imaging is overused in diagnosing and managing facial paralysis disorder Bell's palsy

Published Date: 16 Nov 2025

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 ...

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