Neurotoxicity refers to the direct or indirect effect of chemicals that disrupt the nervous system of humans or animals. Numerous chemicals can produce neurotoxic diseases in humans, and many more are used as experimental tools to disturb or damage the ...
Brust +15 more
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Unilateral Upper Limb Lymphedema After Microwave Thermolysis Treatment for Axillary Hyperhidrosis
ABSTRACT Microwave thermolysis (MiraDry) is an approved, nonsurgical treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis. We report a case of unilateral lymphedema of the upper limb in a 45‐year‐old male patient treated for axillary hyperhidrosis with the MiraDry device.
Emanuela Micu, Natalja Jacobsson
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Capsule Summary Bruxism and sweat‐induced facial blisters can affect patients with Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) quality of life (QoL). We present the outcomes of orofacial BTX‐A infiltrations to treat these conditions. Three patients with severe RDEB, bruxism and microstomia received BTX‐A infiltrations (50U‐100U) in masseters and ...
Susanne Krämer +4 more
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Challenging the Clostridium botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) with a selection of microorganisms by culture methods and extended storage of used vials to assess the loss of sterility [PDF]
In 2002, botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cosmetic use. However, there may be procedural differences between the ways in which a clinician handles, applies and stores the product compared to ...
Crean, Stjohn +4 more
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Cost-Effectiveness of Treating Upper Limb Spasticity Due to Stroke with Botulinum Toxin Type A: Results from the Botulinum Toxin for the Upper Limb after Stroke (BoTULS) Trial [PDF]
Stroke imposes significant burdens on health services and society, and as such there is a growing need to assess the cost-effectiveness of stroke treatment to ensure maximum benefit is derived from limited resources.
Christopher Price +16 more
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Bacterial Toxins: Friends or Foes?
Many emerging and reemerging bacterial pathogens synthesize toxins that serve as primary virulence factors. We highlight seven bacterial toxins produced by well-established or newly emergent pathogenic microbes.
Clare K. Schmitt +2 more
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Trends in Laryngology Fellowship Training: A Survey Study of Graduates and Directors
A survey study of laryngology fellowship Graduates and Directors reveals overall high level of confidence in preparedness to practice in the care of most laryngologic disorders. Respondents reported less exposure to swallowing disorders in fellowship with resulting lower confidence to practice independently in this area, despite seeing a good ...
Vanessa Torrecillas +4 more
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Botulinum toxin type A in chronic neuropathic pain in refractory leprosy
Neuropathic pain is a chronic syndrome that is difficult to treat and often affects patients with leprosy. Recommended treatment includes the the use of analgesic drugs, codeine, tricyclic antidepressants, neuroleptics, anticonvulsants and thalidomide ...
Emanuel de Jesus Soares de Sousa +4 more
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How I Do It: The Transtracheal Approach for Awake Cricopharyngeal Botulinum Toxin Injection
This transtracheal technique for cricopharyngeal botulinum toxin injection is a safe and effective option for chemodenervation of this muscle in the awake patient. Its advantages include reduced risk of toxin spread to intrinsic laryngeal muscles, the ability to administer higher doses of botulinum toxin, improved access to the entire length of the ...
Andrew Tritter +2 more
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Botulinum toxin therapy: functional silencing of salivary disorders. [PDF]
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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