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Real-world use of botulinum toxin-A for post-stroke spasticity in the Netherlands: a retrospective claims study [PDF]

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Objective: The aim of this observational study was to describe the real-world use of botulinum toxin-A in patients with a stroke in the Netherlands. Methods: This study used longitudinal insurance claims data between 2012 and 2016 with 30% nationwide ...
Max van Wijk, Mary Verhoeven, Thom S. Lysen, Hanne van Ballegooijen, Alexander C.H. Geurts   +4 more
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Botulinum toxin preparations: areas for improvement and issues of standardisation

Биопрепараты: Профилактика, диагностика, лечение, 2023
Scientific relevance. Botulinum toxin preparations are a good example of using a deadly toxin as a unique therapeutic agent. However, there are many unresolved issues related to biotechnology, biological activity, interchangeability, and standardisation ...
M. V. Savkina, M. A. Krivykh, L. V. Sayapina, Yu. I. Obukhov, V. P. Bondarev   +4 more
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Wide range applications of botulinum toxin in medicine - literature review

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023
Introduction and purpose : Botulinum toxin is one of the most dangerous natural toxins. Botulinum toxin poisoning causes botulism. Botulism is a set of systemic symptoms resulting from flaccid muscle paralysis.
Aleksandra Serwik-Trandasir, Agata Kania, Malwina Gonet, Karolina Miszczyk, Karolina Włodarczyk-Cybulska, Patrycja Maj, Natalia Sergiel, Piotr Mozer, Jakub Maternia, Michal Lazar   +9 more
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Isolation and typing of Clostridium botulinum from milk powder of an enterprise associated with a case of infant botulism

Zhongguo shipin weisheng zazhi, 2023
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to detect botulinum toxin and Clostridium botulinum （C.botulinum） in 30 batches of infant formula milk powder obtained from an enterprise and to analyze the whole genome of the strain of C.
LUO Haipeng, QU Hongren, DING Bo, REN Xiu, ZHAO Linna, BAI Jichao, WANG Yaping, LIN Lan, CUI Shenghui   +8 more
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Prolonged Antipruritic Effect of Botulinum Toxin Type A on Cowhage-induced Itch: A Randomized, Single-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial

Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2023
Botulinum toxin type A (Botox®) is thought to have antipruritic effects through inhibition of pruritic factors, including acetylcholine, substance P, and glutamate. The aim of this randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial was to test the effect
Leigh A. Nattkemper, Ashley Vander Does, Carolyn M. Stull, Michael J. Lavery, Rodrigo Valdes-Rodriguez, Marlene McGregory, Yiong Huak Chan, Gil Yosipovitch   +7 more
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A comparative study between lateral internal anal sphincterotomy and botulinum toxin injection in the treatment of chronic anal fissure

Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
Background and objective: The gold standard for the treatment of chronic anal fissure is lateral internal sphincterotomy. Botulinum toxin injection provides temporary alleviation of sphincter spasm and allows the fissure to heal.
Abdulqadir M. Zngana, Bawan Hiwa
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Microdroplet botulinum toxin: A review

Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2022
Microbotox is the administration of multiple microdroplets of botulinum toxin in intradermal plane. It is increasingly becoming popular owing to its more favorable outcome and better safety profile than the conventional technique. The intention is to treat fine lines and wrinkles without imparting an undesired "frozen face like" appearance.
Kandhari, Rajat, Kaur, Ishmeet, Gupta, Jyoti, Al-Niaimi, Firas   +3 more
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The Effects of Botulinum Toxin (BTXA) Dermal Injections on Facial Wrinkle Lines. [PDF]

Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2013
Facial rejuvenation using Botulinum toxin A is one of the most popular aesthetic procedures. Many cosmetic applications of Botulinum toxin A are under evaluation.
Sung Chul Park, Syeo Young Wee, Eun Soo Park, Bong Il Rho   +3 more
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Efficacy of botulinum toxin type B (rimabotulinumtoxinB) in patients with cervical dystonia previously treated with botulinum toxin type A: A post-marketing observational study in Japan

eNeurologicalSci, 2021
To date, efficacy data on botulinum toxin type B (rimabotulinumtoxinB) in patients with cervical dystonia (CD) previously treated with botulinum toxin type A in a large population are lacking; thus, we aimed to evaluate type B efficacy in this patient ...
Ryuji Kaji, Akira Endo, Michiko Sugawara, Mika Ishii   +3 more
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Botulinum toxin type A in treatment of chronic migraine, spasticity and bruxism

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023
Introduction: Nowadays, botulinum toxin has found use in many disease entities such as chronic migraine, spasticity, bruxism and many others. Among serotypes A-E, type A is mainly used in treatment.
Klaudia Kuliga, Katarzyna Dobko, Gabriela Frącz, Agata Glac, Kinga Musz, Natalia Sejnowska, Agnieszka Socha, Agata Surowiec, Kinga Śnieżek, Anna Zając   +9 more
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