Researchers found that certain genera, including Roseburia and Alloprevotella, were associated with a particularly worse prognosis among individuals with malignant lacrimal gland tumors. Altered ...

Partially sponsored by NurExone, the preclinical study was conducted independently in an academic setting and offered potential confirmation of PTEN downregulation as a strategy to promote axon ...

Prof. Shulamit Levenberg, PhD, Co-Founder of NurExone, Director of the Technion Center for 3D Bioprinting added “I’m thrilled to see yet another indication, facial nerve regeneration ...

Currently completing the final rotation of her MS3 year, Bald has been deeply involved in clinical research on facial nerve paralysis. Under the mentorship of Benjamin Greene, M.D., an associate ...

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The lacrimal glands are above each eyeball, towards the outer part of the eyelid. The glands produce a fluid that cleans and protects the surface of the eyelid. Tears are part of this fluid. A growth ...

The greater petrosal nerve branches off of the facial nerve in the skull. Along with a chain of other nerves, it innervates (provides nerve function to) the lacrimal gland, which produces tears. The ...

This is part of why nonverbal communication is so central to human interaction. It is also why facial nerve disorders and injuries can be devastating. These conditions are typically treated with ...

Clark recalled. "There were a lot of questions buzzing around." Clark was diagnosed with facial nerve schwannoma, a slow-growing benign tumor. The first doctor she saw recommended immediate ...

The parotid gland has two lobes, and the facial nerve runs between them. Surgery may be necessary on one or both of the lobes. Surgery requires great precision to avoid harming the facial nerve ...

Nerve branches of the facial nerve simulate glands in the face. The lacrimal glands are located around the eyes. These glands regularly produce small amounts of tears to lubricate and protect the eyes ...

The facial nerve also helps to stimulate your oral cavity and lacrimal glands. Your facial nerve originates in your brain stem and connects to the pons, which the nerve travels through to reach ...