is a sensory nerve responsible for hearing. It travels from the cochlea, a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear, to the brainstem as part of the eighth cranial nerve. The other part of cranial ...

Along with a chain of other nerves, it innervates (provides nerve function to) the lacrimal gland, which produces tears. The nerves of the head and face—the cranial nerves—are unique in that they ...

The diplopia was worst on left gaze. It was horizontal, constant, and worse with distance. Physical examination revealed left sixth cranial nerve palsy with esotropia, while the rest of the ...

A neurological exam is done to assess for any abnormalities ... coordination, and the 12 cranial nerves of the brain. These nerves are involved in smell, vision, pupil activity, eye movement ...

It’s one of 12 sets of cranial nerves. The trigeminal “nerve” is ... Your doctor will perform a comprehensive neurological exam. Most people will need to have an MRI to rule out either ...

Dr. Chen is developing a new delivery system which is designed to help cancer drugs cross the blood-brain barrier.

In this update we will categorize pain syndromes into migraines, facial pain with or without Horner's syndrome, and headaches associated with other cranial nerve involvement. Intraocular findings ...

Swiatek carries the awkwardness of a Test cricketer who’s claimed a catch ... Perhaps the most insurmountable: nerves. She’s a better player than umpteen recent major winners but has the ...