FDA warns 18 websites for selling fake Botox linked to injuries
U.S. regulators have issued warnings to 18 websites that were selling fake or unapproved versions of Botox and similar wrinkle-relaxing injections.
Nov 6, 2025
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Muscle Hypertonia
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Electrical stimulation offers hope for treating spinal injuries
A grid of electrodes placed on the backs of study participants delivered enough low-voltage electrical stimulation through the skin to change the short-term function of spinal cord neurons, a study led by UT Southwestern ...
May 22, 2025
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Advanced robotic solution allows for precise quantification of upper limb spasticity
A advancement in the diagnosis of upper limb (UL) spasticity is on the horizon, moving beyond traditional reliance on clinicians' tactile assessments. Researchers affiliated with UNIST have developed a robotic technology ...
May 14, 2025
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Optogenetic mouse model aids study of limb spasticity after spinal cord injury
Researchers at the University of Ottawa have made a significant advancement in the field of spinal cord injury research, developing a novel optogenetic mouse model that could lead to improved treatments for limb spasticity. ...
Mar 3, 2025
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High-frequency electrical stimulation blocks spasticity to help paraplegics walk again
Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord is a promising strategy for reestablishing walking after spinal cord injury, recent studies show. But for patients suffering from muscle spasms, the stimulation protocols have a limited ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Pressure sensing by muscles provides a promising new target for treatments
A new study from Umeå University, Sweden, shows that the body's muscles sense mechanical pressure. This new discovery has important implications for movement neuroscience and may improve the design of training and rehabilitation ...
Sep 10, 2024
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Botox could make walking easier in children with cerebral palsy
A randomized clinical trial published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology has assessed whether injections of botulinumtoxin-A in calf muscles benefit children with cerebral palsy.
Jul 24, 2024
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Increased lifespan of individuals living with cerebral palsy necessitates a broader perspective on care, researchers say
Because the majority of people living with cerebral palsy (CP) are adults, a focus on adult care in addition to pediatric and adolescent care is increasingly important to address their needs. A special issue of the Journal ...
Jun 7, 2024
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Wearable technology assesses surgeons' posture during surgery
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in collaboration with the University of Arizona led a study that can help surgeons obtain biofeedback of their posture during long surgical procedures. Ultimately, the aim is to reduce ...
Apr 19, 2024
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Vibrating glove helps stroke patients recover from muscle spasms
After a stroke, survivors often experience uncontrollable spasms that can twist their arms and hands into perpetual fists. The only treatments are expensive, frequently painful injections of botulinum toxin or oral medications ...
Feb 13, 2024
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