Dr. Jennifer Harmon

Dr. Jennifer Harmon, a board-certified pediatric neurologist completing a genetics fellowship at Children’s National Hospital, discusses the complexities of diagnosing and treating Bell palsy in children. She highlights a case involving a nine-year-old girl with facial paralysis, addressing parental concerns about recovery. The conversation tackles the efficacy of prednisolone based on recent clinical trials, critiques on study exclusion criteria, and emphasizes shared decision-making with families during treatment.