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Botulinum toxin type A injections of cosmetic doses have the potential to alleviate symptoms of imploding and ocular migraines, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News – Dermatology)

Review of clinical experience and results using botulinum toxin type A (BTX) for the management of adult patients with respiratory compromise due to new onset bilateral vocal fold motion impairment (BVFMI).Retrospective case series.The records of 11 patients from two institutions with respiratory compromise due to bilateral vocal fold motion impairment were reviewed. Age, sex, etiology of motion impairment, subjective response to BTX injections, changes in pulmonary function studies pre- and postinjection when available, the dosage of botulinum toxin required to achieve response, the number of injections per patient, and complications …

Conclusions. This case report suggests an effective new modality for treating neuropathic pain after trigeminal nerve injury. A further randomized controlled study involving a large number of patients is needed. (Source: Pain Medicine)

CONCLUSION: The results of our prospective study show that the endoscopic application of BTX-A is a safe and highly effective treatment option for patients with OAB refractory to conventional treatment.
PMID: 20182692 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Der Urologe. Ausg. A)

Conclusion. Patients experienced substantial pain relief in months 1 and 2 following a single Botox injection into the ASM under CT guidance. Significant pain reduction was noted for 3 months after Botox injection with respect to both sensory and VAS scores, and the total and PPI scores approximated statistical significance. After 3 months, patients experienced a 29% decrease in the sensory component of their pain as well as an approximate 15% reduction in their VAS score. A single, CT-guided Botox injection into the ASM may offer an effective, minimally invasive …

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Dysport: Should Botox Users Switch and Save Money? CosmeticSurgeryGuru Investigates – Similar to Botox, Dysport is a botulinum toxin Type A injection for eliminating fine lines and wrinkles. It costs 20% less than Botox, despite needing two extra treatments. (Source: Disabled World)

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This study aimed to test the hypothesis that ultrasound-guided Botox injection of the salivary glands in children is effective temporary palliation for excessive drooling. The study population consisted of 6 patients who underwent Botox injection of salivary glands one or more times at a mid-Atlantic regional children’s hospital. Parents were interviewed by telephone regarding the effects of the Botox procedure on their child’s drooling. The children who comprised our study population exhibited decreased drooling, less respiratory distress, and increased quality of life after the injections. Further research with a larger …

A new scheme will enable people considering Botox and other facial treatments to check the reputation of their clinic (Source: Nursing in Practice)

A registration scheme is to be set up for practitioners and organisations that provide injectable cosmetic treatments, such as Botox, for the first time. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

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