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A Comprehensive Analysis of the Blurring Boundary Between Cosmetic Applications and Medical Treatment

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Dermatology and cosmetology have traditionally been regarded as distinct disciplines, with dermatology focused on the diagnosis and treatment of disease and cosmetology aimed at enhancing aesthetic appearance. In recent years, this distinction has become increasingly blurred due to technological advancements, expanding clinical ...
Eda Kumbasar‐Atay, Kadircan H. Keskinbora   +1 more
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Decompression of the facial nerve in cases of hemifacial spasm

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 1954
Among 11 patients a complete cure was obtained in one case, a fair result in 4 cases, while in 6 cases the effect of the operation has only been temporary and full recurrence has taken place.
Karsten Kettel
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Geometric Microstructural Characteristics of White Matter Differentiate Patients With Facial Dyskinesias and Palsy

CNS Neuroscience &Therapeutics, Volume 32, Issue 2, February 2026.
Patients with facial dyskinesias and palsy show distinct white matter geometric microstructural patterns. Meige's syndrome patients exhibit markedly altered white matter integrity and geometry, while facial palsy patients' white matter features correlate with clinical severity.
Hua Zhu, Aocai Yang, Jixin Luan, Manxi Xu, Bing Liu, Kuan Lv, Pianpian Hu, Amir Shmuel, Haogang Zhu, Zhen Yuan, Ni Shu, Jian Cheng, Guolin Ma   +12 more
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Polyelectromyography Under Propofol to Differentiate Functional from Idiopathic Dystonia: A Pilot Study

Movement Disorders, Volume 41, Issue 2, Page 395-405, February 2026.
Abstract Background Functional dystonia (FD) is one of the most diagnostically challenging functional movement disorders. Phenomenological features often lack specificity, as many are also observed in idiopathic dystonia (ID) and validated biomarkers to distinguish FD from ID are currently unavailable Objective To investigate potential differences in ...
Roberto Eleopra, Fabio Paio, Sara Rinaldo, Carla Carozzi, Amanda Oriana, Grazia Devigili, Luigi Michele Romito, Roberto Cilia, Nico Golfrè Andreasi, Gianfranco Gaudiano, Marta Corradi, Antonio Emanuele Elia, Fabiana Colucci, Arianna Braccia, Roberta Telese, Michele Tinazzi, Marco Gemma, Valentina Leta   +17 more
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ST‐Elevation Myocardial Infarction Secondary to Intracoronary Air Embolism During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Case Report and Successful Management

Case Reports in Cardiology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
We present the case of a 47‐year‐old woman with persistent atrial fibrillation who underwent catheter ablation. During the procedure, real‐time ST‐segment elevation was observed on surface ECG. An emergency coronary angiography revealed an air embolism in the proximal segment of the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery.
Eduardo I. Arteaga-Chan, Luis R. Cano-del Val Meraz, Rafael A. Sandoval-Espadas, Carlos A. Castro-Garcia, Andres Aguilar-Silva, Fernando Huerta-Liceaga, Satabdi Datta Choudhury   +6 more
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Key-hole dual-mirror combined microvascular decompression for the treatment of hemifacial spasm

Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery
Objective: Microvascular decompression is the main operative method to treat hemifascial spasm. In this study we aimed to explore the effect and safety of key-hole dual-mirror combined microvascular decompression for the treatment of hemifacial spasm ...
Huanming Wang, Fei Hu, Jun Chen, Yubo Xiong, Chongyang Yang, Shengxu Tu, Yu Li, Pei Duan   +7 more
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Spasmodic Dysphonia

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Volume 11, Issue 4, Page 548-567, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Spasmodic dysphonia is a laryngeal dystonia that can present as adductor, abductor, or mixed types, with or without tremor. The etiology is not understood fully. Comprehensive evaluation is required to establish the diagnosis. Treatments include voice therapy, medications, botulinum toxin injection, laryngeal surgery, deep brain stimulation ...
Aaron J. Jaworek, Robert T. Sataloff
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Hemifacial Spasm Due to Contralateral Supratentorial Tumor: A Case Report

Aksona
Highlight: • A rare case of hemifacial spasm due to contralateral supratentorial tumor. • Improvement of hemifacial spasm after tumor removal treatment.
Priya Nugraha, Nazla Ananda Rachmi Puti, Muhammad Hamdan   +2 more
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A Rare Cause of Hemifacial Spasm: Papillary Oncocytic Cystadenoma

Balkan Medical Journal, 2016
Background: Hemifacial spasm is a sudden, involuntary and synchronous spasm of the facial muscles. The most frequent cause of this condition is compression of the facial nerves due to vascular pathologies.
Ozan Erol, Erdinç Aydın
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Long‐Term Safety and Efficacy of Repeat Treatments with DaxibotulinumtoxinA in Cervical Dystonia: Results from the ASPEN‐Open‐Label Study

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, Volume 12, Issue 11, Page 1764-1773, November 2025.
ABSTRACT Background DaxibotulinumtoxinA (DAXI), a novel botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) formulation, was shown to be safe, effective, and long‐lasting in the treatment of cervical dystonia (CD) over one treatment cycle in the phase 3, randomized, placebo‐controlled ASPEN‐1 trial.
Peter McAllister, Atul T. Patel, Marta Banach, Aaron Ellenbogen, Jaroslaw Slawek, Sebastian Paus, Hyder A. Jinnah, Virgilio Evidente, Todd M. Gross, Rashid Kazerooni, Conor J. Gallagher, David A. Hollander   +11 more
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