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Botulinum Toxins, Type ANeuromuscular AgentsBotulinum ToxinsMuscle SpasticityAnti-Dyskinesia AgentsClostridium botulinumInjections, IntramuscularBotulismBlepharospasmBotulinum AntitoxinTorticollisHyperhidrosisSialorrheaInjectionsCosmetic TechniquesHemifacial SpasmParaparesis, SpasticSkin AgingMuscle Relaxants, CentralHypohidrosisCerebral PalsyCryoanesthesiaSpasmHemiplegiaUpper ExtremityNeurotoxinsTreatment OutcomeShiga Toxin 2Sweat GlandsPain MeasurementTetanus ToxinFissure in AnoMeige SyndromeParasympatholyticsClostridium botulinum type AClostridium botulinum type EStrokeShiga Toxin 1GaitCholera ToxinRange of Motion, ArticularDouble-Blind MethodDystoniaEsophageal AchalasiaFacial MusclesDystonic DisordersDose-Response Relationship, DrugT-2 ToxinInjections, IntralesionalQuality-Adjusted Life YearsShiga ToxinsSweating, GustatoryLethal Dose 50Spinal Cord InjuriesSynaptosomal-Associated Protein 25EnterotoxinsNeuromuscular JunctionBacterial ToxinsFollow-Up StudiesToxins, BiologicalPatient SatisfactionOculomotor MusclesInjections, IntradermalAntitoxinsProspective StudiesUrinary Bladder, OveractiveCost-Benefit AnalysisEquinus DeformityRejuvenationClostridium botulinum type BClostridiumToxoidsToxemiaClostridium botulinum type F
ClostridiumNeurotoxinCaused by intestinal colonizationEffects of botulinumFormulations of botulinumHemifacial spasmBlepharospasmCauses botulismWrinklesDysport2016Botulism causedTreatmentBotox InjectionsPatientsPoisonous substanceHyaluronic acidMusclesTreatmentsNeurotoxinsSymptomsDermal fillerTherapeuticInfant botulismAnti-wrinkle injectionProcedureSituDeadly toxinDystoniaEffectivenessMedicationColonizationNeurologicalSeizuresTypicallyTreatDystoniasWoundDoseClinicalContractionsCause botulismRarelyWrinkle relaxing iChronic migrainesDosesCosmetic and medical reasonsMonthsResearchersEfficacyMyoblocTherapyPlaceboInjectableSporesSubstanceIntestinalComplicationsFoodborneStiffnessMouse bioassayExposure
Clostridium4
Neurotoxin12
  • Effect of previous botulinum neurotoxin treatment on microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm. (medscape.com)
  • Botulinum neurotoxin is the most poisonous substance known. (medscape.com)
  • [ 2 ] Today, botulinum neurotoxin injection is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the world. (medscape.com)
  • Botulism is a bilaterally symmetrical descending neuroparalytic illness caused by botulinum neurotoxin. (medscape.com)
  • A neurotoxin, botulinum toxin A blocks nerve activity in the muscles resulting in a temporary reduction in muscle activity and nerve response. (dallascenterforpain.com)
  • Botulism is a severe and potentially lethal paralytic disease caused by several botulinum neurotoxin-producing Clostridia spp. (springer.com)
  • We performed this lateral flow assay on botulinum neurotoxin-spiked human serum samples. (springer.com)
  • The as-prepared LFTS had excellent performance in the detection of botulinum neurotoxin using only 1 μL of simulated serum, and its sensitivity and specificity were comparable to that of mouse lethality assay. (springer.com)
  • Exposure to the neurotoxin occurs through ingestion of toxin (foodborne botulism), bacterial colonization of a wound (wound botulism) or the intestines (infant botulism and adult intestinal colonization botulism), and high-concentration cosmetic or therapeutic injections of toxin (iatrogenic botulism). (cdc.gov)
  • The following syndromes are described: foodborne botulism (exposure to botulinum neurotoxin in food), wound botulism (exposure to botulinum neurotoxin from a wound colonized with the bacteria), inhalational botulism (exposure to aerosolized botulinum neurotoxin, which could be caused intentionally), and iatrogenic botulism (exposure to botulinum neurotoxin by injection of high-concentration botulinum toxin for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes). (cdc.gov)
  • Contamination of foods with botulinum neurotoxin can occur unintentionally when botulinum spores germinate under appropriate conditions and produce toxin, or intentionally, when toxin is added directly to foods. (cdc.gov)
  • 2009). Mechanisms of Prostate Atrophy after Glandular Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A Injection: An Experimental Study in the Rat . (up.pt)
Caused by intestinal colonization2
  • The other 2 main categories of botulism are infant botulism caused by intestinal colonization with C . botulinum and wound botulism caused by wound contamination with C . botulinum . (cdc.gov)
  • These guidelines do not address syndromes of botulism caused by intestinal colonization by botulinum-toxin-producing Clostridia species (i.e., infant botulism and adult colonization botulism), which are inherently sporadic and have not occurred in outbreaks. (cdc.gov)
Effects of botulinum3
  • Side effects of botulinum toxin injection (eg, facial asymmetry, ptosis, facial weakness) usually are transient. (medscape.com)
  • The long-term effects of botulinum toxin type A (Botox) in patients with severe movement disorders confirm the safety of the toxin's use in controlled dosages, according to a recent study at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. (news-medical.net)
  • Since at least 2016 researchers have been exploring the effects of botulinum toxin on erectile tissue. (renewmedispa.com)
Formulations of botulinum2
  • Examples include Botox, Dysport, and Reloxin, which are formulations of botulinum toxin type A. Myobloc is another brand, but it is a formulation of botulinum toxin type B. These products are used for cosmetic and medical reasons. (epnet.com)
  • Multiple formulations of botulinum toxin have been evaluated in this way. (renewmedispa.com)
Hemifacial spasm4
Blepharospasm5
  • All his symptoms started after receiving Botulinum injection on the same week before admission and he had never had similar manifestations beforehand.His medical history was remarkable for hyperlipidemia, hypertension and right side Blepharospasm for which he received Botulinum injection every 6 months. (ac.ir)
  • According to Skorin, botulinum toxins can effectively treat dystonias such as benign essential blepharospasm (BEB), which causes eyelid spasms. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Botulinum toxin and myectomy help to control blepharospasm but may not cure it. (medscape.com)
  • Botulinum toxin A is a safe, long-term treatment for patients with benign essential blepharospasm, but sustained treatment efficacy may require higher doses in later stages of the disease. (medscape.com)
  • Iatrogenic botulism: occurs secondary to therapeutic (e.g. esophageal achalasia, cervical dysplasia, strabismus, blepharospasm, and muscle spasms) or cosmetic injection (botox) of botulinum toxin. (wikidoc.org)
Causes botulism3
Wrinkles11
  • This type of substance is used to immobilize the muscles of the face and prevent furrows and wrinkles from forming. (fcer.org)
  • With the use of dermal filler injections, wrinkles that appear due to loss of volume and repetitive movements of the facial muscles are treated. (fcer.org)
  • Botulinum toxin injections are well-known for their use smoothing out wrinkles. (nih.gov)
  • Botulinum toxin is a drug of choice for treating muscle contractions that cause facial wrinkles. (jotform.com)
  • These are another type of wrinkles that develop with age. (healthline.com)
  • Botox injections are best known for reducing wrinkles on the face. (news-medical.net)
  • Anti-wrinkle injections, often called Botox® are often used to relax muscles of the face, helping to reduce or completely eliminate wrinkles, particularly those that occur due to facial expressions. (glowday.com)
  • Botox injections offer treatment that eliminates or reduces deep wrinkles. (blackhawkplasticsurgery.com)
  • This type of injectable is derived from the botulinum toxin, which blocks the nerve impulses that cause frown lines and wrinkles to form. (blackhawkplasticsurgery.com)
  • Perlane is another type of dermal filler which utilizes hyaluronic acid to correct facial wrinkles and folds. (blackhawkplasticsurgery.com)
  • Treatment with botulinum toxin A is probably the most common therapy in the field of aesthetic surgery for the treatment of wrinkles. (schoenheit-in-koeln.de)
Dysport5
  • The trial involved injections of Dysport, which like Botox is a type of botulinum toxin, and physiotherapy sessions. (telegraph.co.uk)
  • What is Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) for Injection? (dysportusa.com)
  • For adults who want a natural look, Dysport is a natural-looking, fast-acting 1-3 , long-lasting 1,2,4 prescription injection proven to help smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows-without changing the look or movement of the rest of your face. (dysportusa.com)
  • This allows Dysport to spread out over a larger area after injection, making it ideal for treating broad areas with many fine lines, such as the forehead. (blackhawkplasticsurgery.com)
  • This means that Dysport can often produce results in patients who no longer respond to Botox injections. (blackhawkplasticsurgery.com)
20161
  • Skorin L "Ophthalmic and neurologic uses of botulinum toxin" AAOPT 2016. (medpagetoday.com)
Botulism caused1
  • In California, wound botulism caused by injection drug use has increased since 1994 ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
Treatment42
  • Cost-effectiveness of botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of post-stroke spasticity. (epnet.com)
  • Botulinum toxin injections: a treatment for muscle spasms. (epnet.com)
  • Available at: https://familydoctor.org/botulinum-toxin-injections-a-treatment-for-muscle-spasms. (epnet.com)
  • BTX injections are the most common treatment for this condition. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In the early 1970s, Scott experimented with botulinum toxin type A in monkeys for the treatment of strabismus. (medscape.com)
  • The injection has been launched with an aim to provide "the best possible treatment for the people suffering from neurological deficits in India", Gufic Biosciences Consultant Medical Director Rajesh Lalchandani said. (indiatimes.com)
  • Additionally, Botox injections for pain management in general have been successful, minimally invasive treatment options as opposed to more advanced surgeries that pose greater risks. (dallascenterforpain.com)
  • A doctor may choose to numb the area where the injections will be given before the treatment with a topical anesthetic cream or ice/cold pack. (dallascenterforpain.com)
  • This type of treatment acts on the skin by removing the upper layers with a manual or electric machine that works by gently 'scraping' the skin. (fcer.org)
  • Botulinum toxin treatments use very small amounts of the toxin, and only at the treatment site. (nih.gov)
  • If it's not given properly, the toxin might spread beyond the treatment site. (nih.gov)
  • If you're considering botulinum toxin treatment, talk with your health care professional. (nih.gov)
  • Botulinum toxin for chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis: a cohort study of a pain-focused treatment. (nih.gov)
  • Goode has benefitted from a dose of botulinum toxin solution - similar to the cosmetic treatment - that is administered to ease athletic injuries. (telegraph.co.uk)
  • He received the injections from Fortius Clinic in London, which had previously treated the player with similar treatment earlier in his career. (telegraph.co.uk)
  • To provide a critical appraisal o f t he primary clinical trials exploring the use of glabellar b otulinum toxin type A (BTA) injections in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and propose future directions for research on this topic. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Botox injections are used for the treatment of various neurological disorders and Botox ® Cosmetic is used for cosmetic purposes. (canada.ca)
  • Since the polymethylmethacrylate ( PMMA ) microparticles used in these dermal fillers are intended to be permanent, the treatment of potential side effects from these injections is more difficult and surgical removal may be the only solution. (canada.ca)
  • Non- surgical treatment may also include anesthetic agents, steroids, and botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injections. (wku.edu)
  • Intramuscular injections are considered the first-line treatment for myofascial TrPs. (ktu.edu.tr)
  • The objectives of this study were to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of local anesthesia (LA), botulinum toxin (BTX), and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for the treatment of myofascial TrPs in the masseter muscle. (ktu.edu.tr)
  • Patients were divided into 3 groups according to treatment methods: group I (LA injection), group II (BTX injection), and group III (PRP injection). (ktu.edu.tr)
  • Treatment involves supportive care, intubation and mechanical ventilation when necessary, and administration of botulinum antitoxin. (cdc.gov)
  • The timeliness of diagnosis is crucial to successful treatment because botulinum antitoxin, the only specific therapy for botulism, must be administered to patients as quickly as possible. (cdc.gov)
  • The injections are just beneath the skin, making wrinkle relaxing the most popular aesthetic treatment due to the lack of downtime needed and proven results. (glowday.com)
  • During an anti-wrinkle injection treatment, botulinum toxin is safely injected into specific muscles, in extremely small therapeutic quantities. (glowday.com)
  • Baby Botox' is a term used to describe a treatment using lower doses of botulinum toxin. (glowday.com)
  • How often you need anti-wrinkle injections can depend on the dose administered but more often it's about individual responses to treatment and the rate at which your body breaks down the toxin. (glowday.com)
  • Dive into the research topics of 'A new treatment paradigm for trigeminal neuralgia using Botulinum toxin type A'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. (nyu.edu)
  • This type of comprehensive care allows us to create an effective treatment plan that is specifically tailored to control our patient's symptoms and improve their lives. (uthscsa.edu)
  • 2009). Intraprostatic Botulinum Toxin Type A injection in patients with benign prostatic enlargement: Duration of the effect of a single treatment . (up.pt)
  • A therapy for wrinkle injections with hyaluronic acid can usefully complement the treatment with botulinum toxin if necessary. (schoenheit-in-koeln.de)
  • Based on meta-analysis of pooled clinical trial data, botulinum toxin is superior to inactive placebo for preventive treatment of migraine, report Prof. Benoit Chaput, MD, PhD, of University Hospital Rangueil, Toulouse, France, and colleagues. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Botulinum toxin is a safe and well-tolerated treatment that should be proposed to patients with migraine," the researchers write. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Prof. Chaput and colleagues identified and analyzed data from 17 previous randomized trials comparing botulinum toxin with placebo for preventive treatment of migraine headaches. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Botulinum toxin - best known by the brand name Botox - was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of chronic migraine in 2010. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • The improvement was apparent within two months of botulinum toxin treatment. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • To sustain the effects of treatment, botulinum toxin injections are typically repeated every three months. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • The results strongly support the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injection as preventive treatment for chronic migraine, with significant reductions in headache frequency at both two and three months. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Abstract for "Botulinum Toxin versus Placebo: A Meta-Analysis of Prophylactic Treatment for Migraine" by Bruloy, Eva, M.D. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Sustain Injection for Men is a procedure which uses one of several FDA approved neuromodulators for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. (renewmedispa.com)
  • There have been no reports of unwanted systemic side effects from the use of botulinum toxin injection for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. (renewmedispa.com)
Botox Injections12
Patients17
  • Carbamazepine, benzodiazepines, and baclofen also may be used in patients who refuse botulinum toxin injections. (medscape.com)
  • Microvascular decompression surgery may be effective for those patients who do not respond to botulinum toxin. (medscape.com)
  • A study of 246 patients who underwent microvascular decompression surgery found no significant difference in outcomes and complications between patients who had botulinum toxin injections prior to their first surgery and those who did not. (medscape.com)
  • Caution patients that although botulinum toxin ablates the muscular spasm, the sensation of spasm often persists. (medscape.com)
  • Main subject of our investigation was to clarify, if a bilateral approach with Botulinum toxin type A injections is more efficient from cosmetic and functional aspect, compared to unilateral injections, in patients with one-sided facial hyperkinetic movements, like synkinesis and hemi facial spasm. (fortunejournals.com)
  • Our statistical analysis was divided into 4 hypothesis testing - sub-groups, based on the results of the subjective satisfaction rates our patients delivered 2 months and 6 months after the initial botulinum toxin session. (fortunejournals.com)
  • Our work confirmed the initial assumption that patients with facial asymmetry of different etiology benefit from a bilateral therapeutic approach with botulinum toxin injections, instead of one-sided injections into the hyperkinetic or dyskinesia facial side. (fortunejournals.com)
  • 5. Prediction of esophageal stricture in patients given locoregional triamcinolone injections immediately after endoscopic submucosal dissection. (nih.gov)
  • Dans la présente étude de cohorte rétrospective, nous avons examiné le profil des patients atteints d'un strabisme vertical consultant en établissement de soins dans la ville de Yazd (République islamique d'Iran) et l'issue des interventions chirurgicales. (who.int)
  • L'étude des dossiers médicaux de 265 patients a mis en évidence une déviation verticale simple chez 19,2 % et un strabisme horizontal et vertical chez 80,8 % d'entre eux. (who.int)
  • Le dépistage, le diagnostic et la prise en charge précoces sont requis dans les familles affectées et chez les patients ayant des antécédents familiaux de strabisme. (who.int)
  • However, experts at Loyola University Health System are finding new ways to use the injections in children with cerebral palsy, with most benefit in patients who are younger than 5 years old. (news-medical.net)
  • Intraprostatic Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection in Patients Unfit for Surgery Presenting with Refractory Urinary Retention and Benign Prostatic Enlargement. (up.pt)
  • Since then, a growing number of patients have reported successful results with botulinum toxin injections to alleviate chronic migraine headaches. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Three months after injection, patients treated with botulinum toxin had an average of 1.6 fewer migraine attacks per month, compared to those treated with inactive placebo. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • There was also a "statistical tendency" toward less-frequent attacks with botulinum toxin in patients with episodic migraine. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • The pooled data also showed significant improvement in quality of life in patients treated with botulinum toxin. (neurosciencenews.com)
Poisonous substance2
  • Botulinum toxin is a poisonous substance that's made by certain bacteria. (nih.gov)
  • Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a pair of rapid-fire tests for botulinum toxin, a feat that could underpin new technologies to thwart bioterrorism and spur the development of agents to blunt the toxic action of the world's most poisonous substance. (news-medical.net)
Hyaluronic acid3
  • There are four basic materials used in dermal fillers: autologous fat injections, collagen products, hyaluronic acid products and injections of a carrier material containing microspheres of another biocompatible material (e.g., polymethylmethacrylate or PMMA for short). (canada.ca)
  • The treatments with hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin type A (or Botox for short) are the two that are used most frequently. (schoenheit-in-koeln.de)
  • One possibility of anti-wrinkle therapy is anti-wrinkle injections with products containing hyaluronic acid (so-called fillers). (schoenheit-in-koeln.de)
Muscles5
  • An injection of botox blocks the chemical signal from the nerves to the muscles, resulting in temporary paralysis of that muscle. (epnet.com)
  • The toxin temporarily weakens targeted muscles. (epnet.com)
  • Botulinum toxin injections can treat these conditions by forcing the muscles to relax. (nih.gov)
  • The injection into his hip targeted muscles running from hip to knee that were over-stressed and helped to relax them. (telegraph.co.uk)
  • The specialized cells that make up the inner bladder wall are responsible for protecting underlying muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue from exposure to excess water, toxins, microbes, and various other compounds present in the urine. (lifeextension.com)
Treatments5
  • Pain in Type 2 TN is less responsive to surgical treatments. (nih.gov)
  • Fortunately, there are different types of treatments that you can access to treat these cases, yes, we recommend that you visit your trusted dermatologist before undergoing any of them. (fcer.org)
  • Because of this risk, always get botulinum toxin treatments from a licensed health care provider who has experience using it for your condition. (nih.gov)
  • Injectable dermal fillers and Botox ® Cosmetic injections have also become increasingly popular treatments. (canada.ca)
  • Repeat treatments are required to maintain the desired effect of any anti-wrinkle injections. (glowday.com)
Neurotoxins1
Symptoms8
  • The effects of DAXXIFY and all botulinum toxin products may spread from the area of injection to produce symptoms consistent with botulinum toxin effects. (nih.gov)
  • These symptoms have been reported hours to weeks after injection. (nih.gov)
  • These symptoms appear to be more common in children with cerebral palsy who receive the injection to treat spasticity. (epnet.com)
  • Your provider may ask you to keep a diary of your symptoms to see how well and how long the injection is working. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia may differ depending on the type of TN. (nih.gov)
  • They can include pain where the toxin is injected, mild headaches, or flu-like symptoms. (nih.gov)
  • This tool is used to document the patient's medical history, the cosmetic procedure performed, the type of injection, and current symptoms. (jotform.com)
  • Side effects can include pain at the injection site, flu-like symptoms, headache and upset stomach. (news-medical.net)
Dermal filler1
  • Dermal filler injections work as an attempt to replace the natural collagen that is lost over the years, or in this case, with excessive sun exposure. (fcer.org)
Therapeutic1
  • He also hypothesized possible therapeutic uses of the sausage toxin. (medscape.com)
Infant botulism2
  • In contrast, infant botulism is caused by colonization of the gut by C botulinum, and subsequent production and absorption leads to absorption of the toxin. (medscape.com)
  • Honey consumption has been implicated in infant botulism, and microbiologic surveys have identified clostridial spores (mostly type B) in up to 25% of honey products. (medscape.com)
Anti-wrinkle injection1
  • The anti-wrinkle injection takes around 20 minutes and is carried out on an outpatient basis. (schoenheit-in-koeln.de)
Procedure1
Situ1
  • In each of these latter categories, illness results from in situ production of botulinum toxin. (cdc.gov)
Deadly toxin2
  • It's remarkably safe for a deadly toxin," Karp says. (nih.gov)
  • Serotypically, this deadly toxin includes seven distinct types from BoNT/A to BoNT/G and possesses the metallopeptidase activity specific for the soluble N -ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor activating protein receptor (SNARE) complex. (springer.com)
Dystonia3
  • Ondo WG, Gollomp S, Galvez-Jimenez N. A pilot study of botulinum toxin A for headache in cervical dystonia. (epnet.com)
  • The injection for cosmetic purposes or the dystonia is exactly the same. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia type 17 (SCA17) is characterized by ataxia, dementia, and involuntary movements, including chorea and dystonia. (nih.gov)
Effectiveness5
  • Clostridum Botulinum Type A Toxin-Haemagglutinin Complex Injection is tested at laboratory in order to ensure its effectiveness and accurate composition. (rapid-pharma.com)
  • In the present review article, we briefly updated current knowledge regarding the BoNT therapy of PMS, describing also a case report in which this syndrome was treated with an ultrasound-guided injection of incobotulinumtoxin A. Pain reduction with an increase of hip articular range of motion in this patient with PMS confirmed the effectiveness of BoNT-A injection for the management of this syndrome. (unifg.it)
  • A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injections in reducing the frequency of chronic migraine headaches, concludes an updated review and analysis in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery . (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Although botulinum toxin injection for chronic migraine is FDA-approved, there are still conflicting data regarding its effectiveness. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin in Freezing of Gate in Parkinson's Disease Walking in Parkinson's Disease. (who.int)
Medication2
  • This can be one of many signs indicating a wide variety of underlying disorders in the brain or nerves, secondary to certain medical conditions, or can be a reaction to certain types of medication. (nih.gov)
  • Botulinum toxin in particular is a medication with a history of many decades of Off Label use for a wide variety of indications. (renewmedispa.com)
Colonization1
  • Adult intestinal colonization (also called adult intestinal toxemia) is a very rare type of botulism. (cdc.gov)
Neurological2
  • Gufic Biosciences Ltd on Friday said it has launched indigenously produced Botulinum toxin Type A injection under the brand name ' Zarbot ' in India to be used for treating certain neurological conditions. (indiatimes.com)
  • Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston are using botulinum toxin type A (Botox) to treat the neurological disorder, which can cause involuntary motor and vocal tics. (news-medical.net)
Seizures2
  • Gabapentin capsules, tablets, and oral solution are used along with other medications to help control certain types of seizures in people who have epilepsy. (nih.gov)
  • Myoclonus can occur as the only seizure manifestation, as one component of a seizure, or one of multiple types of seizures within an epilepsy syndrome. (nih.gov)
Typically2
  • In Type 1 TN, the pain is typically felt on one side of the face, usually the right. (nih.gov)
  • Medications, typically of the anti-muscarinic type, are only recommended if other measures are not effective. (wikipedia.org)
Treat5
  • BTX injections are used to treat other problems in the voice box (larynx). (medlineplus.gov)
  • Since then, doctors have been finding that the injections can help treat all kinds of conditions. (nih.gov)
  • See the Wise Choices box for more about the conditions that botulinum toxin is used to treat. (nih.gov)
  • Both settings allow for the diagnostic testing needed to accurately diagnose and treat all types of movement disorders. (uthscsa.edu)
  • 3) Mahfouz, W., Karsenty, G., Corcos, J. Injection of botulinum toxin type A in the urethral sphincter to treat lowerurinary tract dysfunction, review of indications, techniques and results: 2011 update. (ladydavis.ca)
Dystonias1
  • Carruthers, Carruthers, Brin, and the Columbia University group noticed cosmetic improvement following botulinum toxin injection for facial dystonias and began pursuing this line of investigation in the late 1980s and early 1990s. (medscape.com)
Wound1
Dose3
  • the recommended dose is 0.1 mL (8 Units) by intramuscular injection into each of five sites, for a total dose of 40 Units. (nih.gov)
  • For injection: 50 Units or 100 Units sterile lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial. (nih.gov)
  • If you need an injection of botulinum toxin for a medical condition, your doctor will choose the safest dose. (cdc.gov)
Clinical1
  • Botulinum toxin injections have been used for many decades for a wide variety of aesthetic and clinical applications. (renewmedispa.com)
Contractions1
  • 7 One injection into each of the 5 points between and above the eyebrows temporarily prevents muscle contractions that cause frown lines. (dysportusa.com)
Cause botulism1
  • For almost all children and adults who are healthy, ingesting botulism spores is not dangerous and will not cause botulism (it's the toxin that is dangerous). (cdc.gov)
Rarely1
  • Type B: Neurobloc® - this product is not approved for cosmetic use and are rarely used. (glowday.com)
Wrinkle relaxing i3
Chronic migraines1
  • It's been shown to relieve a recurring type of headache called chronic migraines. (nih.gov)
Doses2
  • Warning signs include more frequent visits -- "a person's been getting injections every 3 months, and they start coming in 2 weeks earlier, a month earlier" -- or a need for higher and higher doses, he said. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Instead, he increases doses until he's forced to try another botulinum toxin. (medpagetoday.com)
Cosmetic and medical reasons1
  • Botulinum toxin is used for cosmetic and medical reasons. (epnet.com)
Months6
Researchers2
  • Two NIH researchers, Dr. Pamela Stratton and Dr. Barbara Karp, have been studying botulinum toxin for treating pain associated with endometriosis. (nih.gov)
  • Researchers found that women with any type of migraine are at an increased risk of developing overall breast cancer, especially estrogen-receptor breast cancer. (medicaldaily.com)
Efficacy3
  • Concerns have been raised recently regarding the efficacy and safety of Botulinum toxin type A (BTA) injections following COVID-19 vaccination. (nih.gov)
  • To assess the influence of BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine on the safety and efficacy of BTA injections performed for aesthetic indications. (nih.gov)
  • Efficacy and longevity of BTA was reflected and evaluated by the latency between BTA injections. (nih.gov)
Myobloc1
Therapy1
  • Exclusion Criteria: previous exposure to toxin therapy, alteration of therapy for PD during the course of the study, cognitive impairment with MMSE10 (who.int)
Placebo1
  • Although botulinum toxin had a higher rate of adverse effects compared to placebo, none of these were serious. (neurosciencenews.com)
Injectable1
Spores2
  • For reasons we do not understand, some infants get botulism when the spores get into their digestive tracts, grow, and produce the toxin. (cdc.gov)
  • Adult intestinal toxemia: is a very rare kind of botulism that occurs in adults when spores of the bacteria enter the gastrointestinal tract and produce botulin toxin toxin. (wikidoc.org)
Substance2
  • The toxin relaxes the muscle by preventing the release of a substance called Acetylcholine from the nerve endings. (dallascenterforpain.com)
  • Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) reduces muscle hypertonia as well as muscle contracture and pain inhibiting substance P release and other inflammatory factors. (unifg.it)
Intestinal1
  • Only a handful of people have been diagnosed with adult intestinal toxemia, and scientists do not fully understand how a person gets this type of botulism. (cdc.gov)
Complications2
  • For example, if injections take place near the eyes, there may be complications with eyelids or the brow line. (epnet.com)
  • RÉSUMÉ Le diagnostic et la prise en charge précoces d'un strabisme sont nécessaires pour éviter les complications telles qu'une amblyopie. (who.int)
Foodborne1
  • Many cases of foodborne botulism have happened after people ate home-canned, preserved, or fermented foods that were contaminated with toxin. (cdc.gov)
Stiffness1
  • Mathevon L, Michel F, Decavel P, Fernandez B, Parratte B, Calmels P. Muscle structure and stiffness assessment after botulinum toxin type A injection. (medscape.com)
Mouse bioassay2
  • Testing for botulinum toxin was conducted by using a mouse bioassay ( 2 ), and bacterial culture was conducted on stool and gastric aspirate specimens and on washings from the cup. (cdc.gov)
  • The unintended variability in potency of botulinum toxin-based products stemming from the use of the mouse bioassay would be reduced with the use of a more analytical type of assay. (nih.gov)
Exposure2
  • However, excessive sun exposure can also have great consequences for us, causing different types of skin damage . (fcer.org)
  • In addition, concerns have been raised about the possibility of a bioterrorism event involving toxin exposure through intentional contamination of food or drink or through aerosolization. (cdc.gov)