Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Botox may help ease 'burning mouth' syndrome
(HealthDay)—Botox, long used to smooth wrinkles, may come to the rescue for people with a painful condition called burning mouth syndrome.
Apr 10, 2017
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News tagged with botulinum
Surgery
Botox for wrinkles: Is it safe?
Dear Mayo Clinic: Does Botox work on deep forehead wrinkles, or do you have to catch them early for it to make a big difference? Is long-term use safe? What happens if I have the injections regularly for a few years, but ...
Oct 4, 2016
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Neuroscience
Enzyme hyaluronidase shows promise as treatment for muscle stiffness caused by brain injury
A naturally occurring enzyme called hyaluronidase may be an effective alternative treatment for spasticity, or muscle stiffness, a disabling condition in people who have had a stroke or other brain injury.
Sep 26, 2016
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Surgery
Botulinum neurotoxin in plastic surgery—what's the evidence for effectiveness?
Botox and other botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) products are widely known for their use in treating facial wrinkles—but they can also be used to treat a wide range of non-cosmetic problems. Eight conditions with good evidence ...
Aug 30, 2016
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Neuroscience
Botulinum toxin study proves possibility of remote effects
The botulinum toxins are among the deadliest substances on Earth, and two specific toxins—including the popular drug Botox—have multiple uses for treating many neuromuscular conditions, including frown lines, disabling ...
Aug 4, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Monoclonal antibodies could become additional migraine therapy option
Preventing or shortening the duration of migraine attacks – established drug treatment options and those that could shape future therapies were discussed at the Congress of European Academy of Neurology in Copenhagen.
Jun 1, 2016
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Neuroscience
AAN updates guidelines: Botulinum toxin for spasticity, headache, other brain disorders
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has updated its 2008 guidelines on the use of botulinum toxin for spasticity, cervical dystonia, blepharospasm and migraine headache, based on recent research. The guideline is published ...
Apr 18, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers use Botox-like injection to treat runners and cyclists with knee pain
A painful knee condition that affects more than one in eight active people has been treated effectively with a botulinum toxin injection and physiotherapy.
Feb 22, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Botulinum toxin ups physical, mental health in hyperhidrosis
(HealthDay)—For patients with hyperhidrosis, botulinum toxin treatment is associated with significant improvements in mental and physical health, according to a study published online Feb. 15 in the Journal of Dermatology.
Feb 19, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Botulinum toxin successfully treats senile entropion
(HealthDay)—For patients with spasmodic senile entropion, injection of botulinum toxin results in a high success rate, according to a study published online Jan. 18 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
Jan 27, 2016
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