May 26, 2020

What Nesting Songbirds Reveal About Lyme Disease in Canada Migratory birds are increasingly recognized as an important factor in the spread of Lyme disease–carrying ticks across North America. Researchers estimate that migratory birds disperse between 50 million and 175 million Ixodes scapularis ticks across Canada each spring. The blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis), commonly called the […]

Nonflaccid Facial Palsy After Bell’s Palsy (15–30% Risk) Nonflaccid Facial Palsy After Bell’s Palsy Nonflaccid facial palsy (NFFP) is a complication that can develop after Bell’s palsy and other facial nerve injuries. Studies suggest that approximately 15–30% of patients with Bell’s palsy develop nonflaccid facial palsy. Facial nerve palsy is also one of the most