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Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve Pain
People not helped by one medication feel better with two, study shows

Corticosteroids Treat Bell’s Palsy
Adding antivirals helps even more with condition that can paralyze the face, review finds

Two Treatments Equally Effective for Chronic Pelvic Pain
Nerve disruption no better than laparoscopic surgery, study finds

DEET in Bug Spray Tied to Neural Damage in Mice
More research needed to see if compound has same effect in humans, experts say

After Neuroblastoma, Chronic Problems Often Await
Survivors are found to have more health and social issues years later

Carpal Tunnel Relief in a Cup
Healing method used around the world eases pain in small study

Why Huntington’s Shows Up in Midlife
Onset of symptoms may be tied to weakening of neurons, study finds

’Cell Phone Elbow’ -- A New Ill for the Wired Age
Cubital tunnel syndrome results from prolonged flexing of the elbow, experts say

Common Drug Eases Restless Legs Syndrome
Lyrica also improves quality of sleep for patients, study finds

Team Regrows Neurons Controlling Movement in Rats
Goal is to one day develop a therapy to help with spinal cord injuries