Positive effect of self-exercise following Botulinum toxin injection on the permanence of the recovery among the patients with HFS and BFS: A clinical trial.

Background: Botulinum toxin (BoNT) injection serves as the primary modality for addressing hemifacial spasm (HFS) and blepharospasm (BFS), which are prevalent movement disorders affecting the craniofacial region. However, even though the short-term effectiveness of the botulinum injection may reach over 80%, the long-term effectiveness is still a debatable point Herein, we aim to investigate whether facial self-exercise following the BoNT injection can extend the time period of effectiveness.

Methods: In this study, 51 volunteers who received Onabotilinumtoxin A (BoNTA) treatment for the diagnosis of HFS or BFS, were randomized into 2 groups.

Effectiveness of Surgical Treatment in Traumatic Facial Paralysis.

Introduction: In the etiology of facial nerve palsy, trauma is the most important. Our aim was to present our experience gained by evaluating the surgical approaches we have used in extratemporal and intratemporal facial nerve injuries and their long-term results, also to contribute to the consensus that will be formed on this subject.

Materials And Methods: Thirteen patients among 24 patients who underwent surgery with a diagnosis of traumatic facial paralysis were evaluated in this study.

The significance of Holter electrocardiography in the etiological evaluation of transient ischemic stroke.

Background: Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a common neurovascular disorder associated with a higher risk of stroke within the first 24 h after the first event. Acute cerebral and arterial neuroimaging combined with long-term electrocardiography (ECG) monitoring have been proven to be useful in determining etiology. Cardio-embolism constitutes 20%-26% etiology of TIAs most of them with atrial fibrillation (AF).

Monitoring Physical Activity with Wearable Technologies.

Living a healthy and fulfilling life or at least carrying on the daily activities inevitably depends on some physical activity in different scales. Therefore, measuring the physical activity is necessary to evaluate both healthy people and patients in order to plan their needs for wellbeing. Objective and accurate measurements can be made with wearable sensors and related technologies.

The Etiological Relationship Between Migraine and Sudden Hearing Loss.

Objectives: To investigate the relationship between sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) and migraine, assess the prevalence of migraine in patients with idiopathic SSNHL, and determine a possible common vascular etiopathogenesis for migraine and SSNHL.

Study Design: Prospective cohort study.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.