News tagged with botox injections


Treating laughter lines leaves patients feeling more depressed

(Medical Xpress)—Injections of botulism toxin A (often referred to as Botox) to reduce crows' feet leaves people feeling more depressed, according to new research by a Cardiff University psychologist.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 12, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Beyond Botox: Natural born killer or medical miracle?

Botox is best known for its use in cosmetic procedures, but this potent neurotoxin could be transformed into an extraordinary drug to treat a raft of debilitating conditions, a leading scientist will tell ...

Medical research created Mar 15, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Injecting botox into stomach does not promote weight loss

Despite conflicting data in support of the practice, some overweight Americans looking for an easy fix have turned to gastric botox injections to help them lose weight. This month in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the of ...

Other created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Breathing problem sometimes misdiagnosed in athletes

(HealthDay)—A vocal cord problem that restricts athletes' breathing is often misdiagnosed as exercise-induced asthma, a small new study suggests.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows benefits, drawbacks, for women's incontinence treatments

Oral medication for treating a type of incontinence in women is roughly as effective as Botox injections to the bladder, reported researchers who conducted a National Institutes of Health clinical trials network study, with ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Botox now used for urinary incontinence

When you think of Botox injections, you probably think of getting rid of unwanted wrinkles around the eyes or forehead, but recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved using the injections to help patients ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 14, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Botox shows promise against persistent neck, shoulder pain

(HealthDay)—Botox injections, long used to smooth away wrinkles, might also soothe chronic neck and shoulder muscle pain, new research suggests.

Medications created Oct 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research shows anti-aging techniques not yet viewed as acceptable

Studies from the University of Toronto's psychology department show that people who use more invasive anti-aging methods such as Botox injections or surgery are viewed more negatively than those who use milder techniques ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Botox injections associated with only modest benefit for chronic migraine and daily headaches

Although botulinum toxin A ("Botox") injections are U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved for preventive treatment for chronic migraines, a review and analysis of previous studies finds a small to modest benefit for ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

As economy rebounds, more folks try turning back hands of time

(HealthDay)—Evidence of the economic upturn can be found in more than housing starts and auto sales: A new report shows that the number of cosmetic procedures grew 5 percent in 2012.

Other created Feb 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cosmetic surgery unaffected by French implant scare: study

Cosmetic surgery is booming worldwide and unaffected by the health scare prompted by a French breast implant company that used substandard silicone, a global body of plastic surgeons said Friday.

Other created Jan 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US plastic surgeries rise for second straight year

The number of Americans getting nips and tucks rose in 2011 for the second straight year despite difficult economic times, a major US plastic surgeons' groups said on Thursday.

Other created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0