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Genetically‐targeted control of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system

open access: yesJournal of Intelligent Medicine, EarlyView.
Application of genetically‐targeted stimulation for treating diseases or injuries outside the brain. Optogenetic and chemogenetic systems have been developed for dysfunction in the cochlea, spinal cord, dorsal root ganglia (DRGs), peripheral nerves, lower urinary tract, and enteric nervous system (ENS). Created with Biorender.com.
Anakaren Romero Lozano   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Botulinum toxin therapy: functional silencing of salivary disorders. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Botulinum toxin (BTX) is a neurotoxic protein produced by Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium. BTX therapy is a safe and effective treatment when used for functional silencing of the salivary glands in disorders such as sialoceles and salivary ...
Lovato, A   +4 more
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Botulinum toxin and refractory non-neurogenic overactive detrusor [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
PurposeTo study the value and efficacy of botulinum toxin for treatment of cases of non-neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NNDO) that are refractory to anticholinergic drugs.Materials and methodsA systematic review of the literature, based on a keyword ...
Azouvi, P.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

The prevalence and predictive factors of overlapping disorders of gut–brain interaction and celiac disease in children

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBI) are increasing in prevalence; however, diagnosis remains challenging in the setting of organic diseases. While adult studies have shown overlap between DGBI and celiac disease (CeD), no United States studies have assessed DGBI prevalence using Rome IV criteria in pediatric CeD.
Andrew Krueger   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Treatment Efficacy of Electromyography versus Fiberscopy-Guided Botulinum Toxin Injection in Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia Patients: A Prospective Comparative Study

open access: yesThe Scientific World Journal, 2014
Introduction. This study prospectively evaluates and compares the treatment efficacy of botulinum toxin injection under electromyography guidance (EMG group) and percutaneous botulinum toxin injection under flexible fiberscopic guidance (fiberscopy group)
Jae Wook Kim   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Lingual Dystonia Induced by Speaking

open access: yesCase Reports in Neurology, 2013
Primary lingual dystonia is a rare condition, especially when it is only induced by speaking. Trihexyphenidyl failed to improve the symptoms. Several case series have demonstrated the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injection for the management of focal
F. Budak   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Update on the Cosmetic Use of Botulinum Toxin: The Pattern of Practice among Korean Dermatologists

open access: yesToxins, 2022
The efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin injection have made it a popular aesthetic procedure worldwide. A cross-sectional survey was performed in order to determine the pattern of type A botulinum toxin injections in cosmetic practice, for which an 18-
Nark-Kyoung Rho   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Botulinum Toxin as Preventive Treatment for Migraine: A Randomized Double-Blind Study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Aim: To determine if botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injections can reduce the frequency and severity of migraines. Methods: Patients (n = 127) were randomized to receive placebo or two doses of BoNT-A (Dysport (R)). The primary endpoint was reduction in
Ceballos-Baumann, Andres   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Treatment of the Spasticity in Children with Cerebral Palsy

open access: yesBiomolecules & Biomedicine, 2008
Botulinum toxin is a natural purified protein and one of the strongest biological poisons - neurotoxin. It is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Its medical usage started in USA in 1981 and in Europe in 1992.
Ajša Meholjić-Fetahović
doaj   +1 more source

Operating Room or In‐Office Injection for Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction Botulinum Toxin Injection

open access: yesThe Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction (RCPD), also known as “No Burp Syndrome,” is a rare condition characterized by the inability to burp due to cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction. Patients experience bloating, chest and abdominal discomfort, gurgling sounds, and excessive flatulence, which significantly impact quality of life ...
Salwa AlRashed AlHumaid   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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