Patients with a small cranial nerve tumor that can cause hearing loss ... This was true at 3 years, 5 years, and 8 years. Only one patient's tumor significantly increased in size.

The ophthalmic nerve is the first branch of the trigeminal nerve, which is also known as the fifth cranial nerve. The ophthalmic nerve supplies sensory innervation to the structures of the eye, ...

The parasympathetic pathway within the third cranial nerve induces pupil constriction, whereas the sympathetic pathway causes pupil dilation.1 Comparing pupil sizes in dim and bright lighting can help ...

As the fluid moves, 25,000 nerve endings are set into motion. These nerve endings transform the vibrations into electrical impulses that then travel along the eighth cranial nerve (auditory nerve) to ...

Frequent, severe headaches that worsen over time are one of the most common signs of a brain tumour. These headaches are ...

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 ...

Dec. 9, 2024 — A new study is helping solve the mystery as to why the brain shrinks in a unique pattern, known as atrophy, in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). This research provides novel ...

In some cases, the reason for this may be a signaling pathway that controls auditory sensory cell function and is downregulated with ... How the Ear Can Inform the Brain of Whether Hearing Is Impa ...

At its center, there’s an opening—the internal acoustic meatus—that allows nerves and arteries to pass through. The tympanic part is the curved portion of bone beneath the squama and in front of the ...