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The Hidden Burden of Hemifacial Spasm: A Systematic Review of Non‐Motor Symptoms

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by involuntary contractions of facial muscles. Traditionally regarded as a motor condition, HFS encompasses a spectrum of non‐motor symptoms that are often overlooked but significantly affect patients’ quality of life.
Miriam Carvalho Soares, Jacy Bezerra Parmera, Pedro Augusto Sampaio Rocha‐Filho   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Intravesical OnabotulinumtoxinA Injections in Female Patients With Detrusor Overactivity With Detrusor Underactivity [PDF]

International Neurourology Journal
Purpose We assessed the effectiveness and safety of using intravesical onabotulinumtoxinA (onabotA; BOTOX) injection with a low dose (75 units) for treating urinary storage symptoms in patients with detrusor overactivity with detrusor underactivity (DODU)
Hyun Seok Na, Chung Lyul Lee, Jae Sung Lim, Ki Hak Song, Ju Hyun Shin, Jong Mok Park, Ji Yong Lee   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exocrine Gland Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease: Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, and Therapeutic Perspectives—A Narrative Review

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Non‐motor symptoms, especially autonomic dysfunction, are major contributors to disability and decreased quality of life in Parkinson's disease (PD). Despite being common and having a wide range of clinical facets, exocrine gland dysfunction is still not well recognized and managed.
Renato P. Munhoz, Marina Farah, Laura Silveira‐Moriyama   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The role of the host—Neutrophil biology

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) are myeloid cells packed with lysosomal granules (hence also called granulocytes) that contain a formidable antimicrobial arsenal. They are terminally differentiated cells that play a critical role in acute and chronic inflammation, as well as in the resolution of inflammation and wound ...
Iain L. C. Chapple, Josefine Hirschfeld, Alpdogan Kantarci, Asaf Wilensky, Lior Shapira   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanisms of Botulinum Toxin Type A Action on Pain [PDF]

Toxins, 2019
Already a well-established treatment for different autonomic and movement disorders, the use of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) in pain conditions is now continuously expanding. Currently, the only approved use of BoNT/A in relation to pain is the treatment of chronic migraines. However, controlled clinical studies show promising results in neuropathic
Matak, Ivica, Bölcskei, Kata, Bach-Rojecky, Lidija, Helyes, Zsuzsanna   +3 more
openaire   +6 more sources

Real‐World Patterns of Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders: A 9‐Year Nationwide Analysis in France

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hyperkinetic movement disorders, including dystonia, tremor, and myoclonus, are disabling conditions often managed with botulinum toxin type A (BoNT‐A). Real‐world evidence on treatment patterns remains limited. Objective This nationwide, population‐based study aimed to evaluate trends in BoNT‐A use in France between 2015 and 2023 ...
Marion Simonetta‐Moreau, Pierre Karam, Anne Forestier, Bertrand Degos   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gummy Smile: Comparison Between Botulinum Toxin, Lip Repositioning Surgery and Combined Techniques in Cases of Lip Hypermobility—A Systematic Review

Oral
Background: Excessive gingival display is frequently associated with upper lip hypermobility and represents a common aesthetic concern. Several therapeutic approaches have been proposed, including botulinum toxin type A injections, lip repositioning ...
Marie Siano, Rosana Costa, Marta Relvas, Ana Sofia Vinhas, Cátia Reis, Cristina Cabral   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

From Disability to Diagnosis: Baseline Findings from the Calgary Functional Movement Disorder Registry

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Functional movement disorder (FMD), a subtype of functional neurological disorder, is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by inconsistent and incongruent motor symptoms. Despite its relatively high prevalence, FMD remains associated with delayed diagnosis, significant disability, and limited evidence to guide ...
Andrea Soumbasis, Brian Steele, Megan Howlett, Kate Kain, Davide Martino, Kimberly G. Williams, Gabriela S. Gilmour   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy of IncobotulinumtoxinA (BoNT‐A) Injections in Upper Limb Task‐Specific and Position‐Dependent Tremors

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Task‐specific tremors (TST) and position‐dependent tremors (PDT) are rare isolated focal tremors that impair fine motor control with few effective treatment options. Although botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is effective in other tremor syndromes, its evidence in these tremor subtypes remains limited.
Elizabeth K. Boyd, Shangge Jiang, Runjie Bill Shi, Philippe Rizek   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

BOTOX injection to treat strabismus after infant botulism type B infection

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2020
Purpose: The significance of botulinum toxin to ophthalmologists is twofold. Botulism, a medical emergency, frequently presents with ocular findings including blurred vision, diplopia, ptosis, and photophobia as a result of the neurotoxin produced by ...
Sarah G. Bonaffini, Victoria Cocozza, Jing Jin   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source