Kyril L. Cole
University of Utah School of Medicine, USA
ScientificTracks Abstracts: Neurosci
Bell��?s palsy is a relatively rare neurologic disorder with a limited selection of helpful therapies. This case report describes the author��?s initial three-month experience living with severe Bell��?s palsy, including a detailed history and timeline of the initial development of symptoms, treatments pursued, and psychological stress during the disease progression. A particular focus is placed on the emotional burden Bell��?s palsy can have, exploring possible avenues to improve physician to patient education on mental health and well-being during initial and delayed recovery.
Kyril L. Cole has completed his MPH at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, in addition to his current education as an MD/MBA student at the University of Utah. As an early medical student, he has published more than 5 papers in reputed journals with plans to pursue neurological surgery.