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Cluster headache associated with secondary unilateral blepharospasm: A case report and review of the literature

open access: yesJournal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research, 2017
Purpose: Cluster headache is one of the most serious types of headache that is accompanied by autonomic parasympathetic symptoms. Its association with hemifacial spasm in the same side had been rarely reported. The aim of this report is describing a case
Abbas Bagheri   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Reversible Hemifacial Spasm after Starting Escitalopram

open access: yesCase Reports in Neurology, 2020
This is a case of a patient who developed hemifacial spasm after he was started on escitalopram. His symptoms got worse after the dose was increased. The spasm resolved after the medication was stopped gradually.
Mazen Abdulrahaman Basheikh
doaj   +1 more source

Reviving Hope: Overcoming Deep Brain Stimulation Failure With Partial Cranial Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation in Primary Meige Syndrome

open access: yesBrain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.
Partial cranial nerve radiofrequency ablation (RFA) represents a feasible and potentially effective salvage therapy for Primary Meige Syndrome following deep brain stimulation (DBS) failure. Targeting peripheral pathways may facilitate rapid symptom remission with manageable sequelae, offering a practical alternative when central neuromodulation proves
Xue Li   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transposition of posterior inferior cerebellar artery could have caused ischemic complication in microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm

open access: yesInterdisciplinary Neurosurgery, 2019
Ischemic complications are generally rare complications in microvascular decompression surgery for hemifacial spasm. We report a case of posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) infarction post-microvascular decompression. A 68-year old woman with a 2-
Naohide Fujita   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Flanker Task Performance in Isolated Dystonia (Blepharospasm): A Focus on Sequential Effects

open access: yesBrain Sciences, 2020
Isolated dystonia manifests with involuntary muscle hyperactivity, but the extent of cognitive impairment remains controversial. We examined the executive functions in blepharospasm while accounting for motor symptom-related distractions as a factor ...
Max Pekrul   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Is Current Evidence Sufficient to Establish the Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin A in Treating Persistent Dry Eye Disease? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Interventional Studies With a Critical Review Using GRADE Tool

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Standard management of dry eye disease (DED) relies on artificial tears, anti‐inflammatory therapy, and punctal occlusion in selected cases. However, some patients continue to report persistent symptoms. The present article reviewed the efficacy of Botulinum Toxin A (BTX‐A) for DED that remained symptomatic after these ...
Mirsaeed Abdollahi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Botulinum toxin type A efficient treatment in patients with hemifacial spasm, Guantanamo 2018-2019

open access: yesRevista Información Científica, 2020
Introduction: no research records were found addressing the results of the application of botulinum toxin type A in patients with hemifacial spasm in Guantanamo province.
Talía Marzo-Ramírez   +1 more
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Health-related quality of life outcomes from botulinum toxin treatment in hemifacial spasm

open access: yesTherapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders, 2017
Background: Although botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) injections may alleviate involuntary muscle contractions in hemifacial spasm substantially, it is less clear whether the motor effect would translate into improvements of health-related quality of life (HR-
Daniel Weiss   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Movement Disorders in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

open access: yesMovement Disorders Clinical Practice, Volume 13, Issue 3, Page 600-610, March 2026.
Abstract Background Several movement disorders (MD) have been reported to occur in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). No extensive review has addressed the whole spectrum of MD in NMOSD. Objective This article aims to review MD in NMOSD, describing its prevalence and features.
Luciana A.F. Bringel   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anticholinergic Burden and Botulinum Toxin Needs after Deep Brain Stimulation in Adult and Pediatric Patients with Dystonia

open access: yesMovement Disorders Clinical Practice, Volume 13, Issue 3, Page 774-778, March 2026.
Abstract Background Anticholinergic medications and botulinum neurotoxin injections are established treatments for dystonia, yet they carry potential side effects and practical challenges. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is offered in case of poor response to these approaches.
Marcela A. Montiel   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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