Supraglottic Botulinum Toxin Injection Improves Symptoms of Laryngeal Sensory Dysfunction
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.In this retrospective cohort of 80 patients with refractory laryngeal sensory symptoms, supraglottic botulinum toxin type A significantly improved Laryngeal Hypersensitivity Questionnaire, Reflux Symptom Index, and Cough Severity Index scores at a mean of 5.2 weeks, while Voice Handicap Index‐10 scores remained unchanged.
Daniel Novakovic +3 more
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Botulinum toxins - Cause of botulism and systemic diseases?
, 2005 Toxins of Clostridium botulinum (types A-G) are known as 'neurotoxins', causing the clinically well-known picture of flaccid muscular paralysis. The molecular biological background is the blocking of acetylcholine secretion in neuromuscular junctions by ...
Bohnel, H., Gessler, Frank
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Impact of Frailty on Surgical Outcomes in Patients Treated for Cricopharyngeus Muscle Dysfunction
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the relationship between frailty status and surgical outcomes in patients undergoing procedures for cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction (CPMD). Methods Retrospective chart review of all patients who underwent upper esophageal sphincter (UES) interventions at a tertiary dysphagia center.
Jessa Letargo +3 more
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Antimicrobial Peptides: New Recognition Molecules for Detecting Botulinum Toxins
, 2007 Many organisms secrete antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) for protection againstharmful microbes. The present study describes detection of botulinum neurotoxoids A, Band E using AMPs as recognition elements in an array biosensor.
Nadezhda V. Kulagina +4 more
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, 2021 The physician and patient come into close contact during botulinum toxin treatments, increasing the chances of COVID-19 infection. Therefore, it is essential to use an effective injection method that can prevent infection with SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Altavista, Maria Concetta +4 more
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Detailed analysis of metagenome datasets obtained from biogas-producing microbial communities residing in biogas reactors does not indicate the presence of putative pathogenic microorganisms [PDF]
, 2013 Eikmeyer FG, Rademacher A, Hanreich A, et al. Detailed analysis of metagenome datasets obtained from biogas-producing microbial communities residing in biogas reactors does not indicate the presence of putative pathogenic microorganisms.
Sebastian Jaenicke +24 more
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Facial Paralysis: Diagnosis, Comorbidities, and Chemodenervation
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives Facial paralysis (FP) is associated with significant functional and psychosocial morbidity, yet potential racial and ethnic disparities in its diagnosis, associated comorbidities, and treatment patterns remain poorly characterized.
Amy Wang +5 more
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Outbreak of botulism in horses associated with toxin A and D in São Paulo state, Brazil
Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira: Botulism is a neuromuscular disorder caused by neurotoxins produced by Clostridium botulinum. Equine botulism has been frequently reported worldwide; however, descriptions of cases in South America remain uncommon.
Simone Miyashiro +9 more
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Molecular Therapy: Methods & Clinical Development, 2014 Botulinum neurotoxins are one of the most potent toxins found in nature, with broad medical applications from cosmetics to the treatment of various neuropathies.
Andrew W Hudacek +6 more
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Surgical Indications for Type II Thyroplasty in Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia: A Scoping Review
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This scoping review mapped evidence on surgical eligibility, efficacy, durability, and safety of Type II thyroplasty with titanium bridges for adductor spasmodic dysphonia and proposed preliminary international surgical indication criteria and a core outcome set.
Marice Sangalang +4 more
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