title: Bell's palsy: corticosteroids effective.
abstract: Two randomised double-blind trials in about 1400 patients showed that for every 7 to 8 patients treated with prednisolone, one additional patient will recover normal motor function after 9 to 12 months.
mesh_terms: D000212:Acyclovir / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020330:Bell Palsy / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D000077483:Valacyclovir; D014633:Valine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000998:Antiviral Agents; D011239:Prednisolone; D014633:Valine; D000077483:Valacyclovir; D000212:Acyclovir