New rules for cosmetic injectables aim to make the industry safer. Will they work?
New guidelines to regulate Australia's booming cosmetic procedures industry have been called "tough" and "a crackdown" in media reports this week.
Jun 7, 2025
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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: News and Research on Botulinum Toxins
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How neurons survive botulinum neurotoxin type A exposure
In a comprehensive research study, scientists have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism explaining how neurons survive botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT/A) exposure, despite the toxin's powerful ability to block neurotransmission.
May 20, 2025
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What causes RFK Jr.'s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has attracted a lot of attention for his raspy voice, which results from a neurological voice disorder called spasmodic dysphonia.
May 1, 2025
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Why thinking about aging is so complex when you're a woman in your 20s today
Women have known for decades that aging naturally is unacceptable. Older women are rarely seen on screen compared to younger women, or are praised for their age-defying looks. Now, as a reminder of the increasing impossibility ...
Mar 13, 2025
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What is botulism? How this 'nerve-paralyzing illness' can be linked to dodgy botox
The news last week that three people in Sydney were hospitalized with botulism after receiving botox injections has raised questions about the regulation of the cosmetic injectables industry.
Feb 9, 2025
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Clinical practice guidelines updated for management of stroke rehab
In clinical practice guidelines jointly issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense and published online Jan. 21 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Botox: Six surprising uses that have nothing to do with smoothing wrinkles
Botulinum toxin, or Botox as it's widely known, is famous for its ability to smooth away wrinkles. But hiding our frown lines from the world isn't the reason early scientists started experimenting with this substance.
Oct 3, 2024
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Five in intensive care in France after suspected pesto poisoning
Five people were receiving emergency care in the French city of Tours on Tuesday with suspected botulism after ingesting a pesto sauce made with wild garlic, local authorities said.
Sep 10, 2024
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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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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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