Fake botox shots land 13 women in hospital
Seventeen women in nine states have fallen ill after getting fake Botox shots, with 13 of them landing in the hospital and one requiring a ventilator, a new report warns.
Jul 12, 2024
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Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein: Botulinum Toxins, Type A
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Climate affects dose requirements for cosmetic Botox injections
Patients living in "high-sun" climates may require higher doses of Botox to achieve good results in cosmetic treatment of facial lines and wrinkles, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Jul 1, 2024
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CDC warns of 19 cases of botched botox shots in 9 states
Counterfeit or mishandled Botox shots have triggered harmful reactions in 19 people in nine states, U.S. health officials warned Monday.
Apr 16, 2024
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Cosmetic procedure in your plans for '24? An expert offers advice
More than a few folks are considering a cosmetic skin procedure to enhance their looks heading into 2024.
Jan 12, 2024
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Prolonging the effects of botulinum therapy: A milestone in neuromuscular disease management
Botulinum toxin-A (BTX), also known as Botox, is used to treat a range of neuromuscular disorders, including muscle spasms, dystonia, eye twitching, overactive bladder, and spasticity associated with cerebral palsy or stroke. ...
Nov 17, 2023
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Cosmetic surgery boosts some people's mental health—but for others it makes problems worse
Demand for cosmetic procedures is higher than ever. From breast augmentations to "tweakments" such as lip fillers and Botox, more and more people around the world each year are undergoing procedures to change how they look.
Oct 4, 2023
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California doctor lauded for COVID testing work pleads guilty to selling misbranded cosmetic drugs
A "rock star" doctor who tested tens of thousands of people for COVID-19 in the pandemic's early months in a badly-stricken California desert community has pleaded guilty to misbranding cosmetic drugs, authorities said Thursday.
Aug 25, 2023
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Analysis shows two in three cosmetic surgery injections in the UK are not administered by doctors
According to an analysis of the UK's cosmetic injectables industry by University College London researchers, 68% of cosmetic practitioners who are administering injections such as Botox are not qualified medical doctors.
Jul 23, 2023
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Study highlights varied need for Botox with vocal disorders
Some of Dr. Tanya Meyer's patients contend with chronic neuromuscular conditions that can turn smooth, unencumbered speech into raspy paroxysms of sound. Fortunately, this can be managed with periodic botulinum toxin injections—yes, ...
Jun 15, 2023
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How Botox enters brain cells, a discovery that could save lives
Researchers from The University of Queensland have determined how Botox—a drug made from a deadly biological substance—enters brain cells.
May 26, 2023
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