We review ocular motor cranial nerve palsies in childhood and highlight many of the features that differentiate these from their occurrence in adulthood. The clinical characteristics of cranial nerve ...

While a sudden coughing fit is a protective reflex to clear the airway, chronic cough can be caused by multiple factors that must be investigated to determine treatment. Cough is just one of several ...

The vagus nerve is one of 12 cranial nerves in the body. It’s responsible for various bodily functions, including digestion, heart rate, and breathing. There are 12 cranial nerves in the body. They ...

A complex system of nerves and muscles enables the human eye to blink, gaze, and shift focus. The trochlear nerve is one of six cranial nerves that carry electrical impulses from the brain to the eye.

Because the brain processes all of the body’s signals, it houses major nerves to collect the information and get it to the proper section of the brain. There are 12 pairs of major nerves called ...

The vagus nerve is getting a lot of attention online these days. As just one of 12 paired cranial nerves, you may wonder what’s so special about it. But if you’ve seen people on social media sharing ...

A recent case report details a rare, life-threatening case of bilateral malignant otitis externa in a diabetic patient, which ...

The vagus nerve connects the brain to major organs throughout the body and plays important roles in many bodily functions. For people with mobility issues participating in physical therapy, ...

A novel portable device detects abnormalities in eye movements to determine the probability of a concussion, along with real-time human input via concussion protocols.

Join us for a quick, one-minute cranial nerve exam where we test vision, smell, touch, and hearing. This video is inspired by ...