Botulinum toxin injections have proved to be a valuable treatment for movement disorders – including those that occur naturally, because of illness or injury and as a side effect of medications. A wide range of disorders that include dystonias, tics, myoclonus and tremors can be treated successfully with Botox and related botulinum toxin products. In […]

Botulinum toxin A injections could help diplegic children walk better, and few things are as important to living a productive, independent life as being able to move from one place to another. A new study is working to determine if Botox when combined with ankle weights can improve the gait of children who use ankle […]

Starting in October 2021, administering Botox or injectable dermal filler to anyone under age 18 for cosmetic purposes is a crime in the United Kingdom, even if an adult gives permission. Some in Ireland believe that nation should be next in banning the procedure to put an end to an out-of-control situation that sometimes results […]

An astounding 45 to 85 percent of people with Parkinson’s disease experience dyskinesias – erratic, involuntary and writhing motions of the face, trunk, legs or arms – that aren’t caused by PD but by the medications that treat other symptoms. Botox for dyskinesias is not well-studied, but it can help with some of the symptoms […]

Botulinum toxin has proven to be a remarkable treatment for a range of movement disorders, including blepharospasm – the uncontrolled blinking, narrowing or closing of one or both eyelids that is considered a type of dystonia. Onabotulinum toxin A, also called by the brand name Botox, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]

A study presented at this year’s American Academy of Neurology Virtual Annual Meeting offered important new data about how much it costs to be treated for migraines with onabotulinumtoxinA – usually called by its widely recognized brand name, Botox – and how likely patients are to return for future treatments. While it has long been […]

Oromandibular dystonia (OMD) involves involuntary and repetitive jaw movements and is often accompanied by bruxism – clenching or grinding of the teeth. While oromandibular dystonia is rare, its symptoms can interfere with chewing, speaking and even swallowing. The condition is divided into jaw-opening (JO) movements and jaw-closing (JC) movements and is often seen in patients […]

Chanelle Hayes is already a model, singer, television personality and businesswoman, and now the former Big Brother star has added aesthetic training to her list of ventures. She’s learned Botox and dermal filler injections as well as other aesthetic procedures as part of nursing training. The celeb has battled food addiction in the past and […]

Camptocormia is a Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptom that impacts the back muscles and is a type of axial dystonia. It is characterized by a 45-degree forward flexion or bend in the patient when standing. When the patient sits, reclines, walks with a walker or stands against a wall, the symptom go away in most cases. […]

While essential tremor (ET) is a neurological condition that can cause a patient’s hands, head, voice, trunk or legs to shake in a rhythmic manner, when people speak of ET they often mean only shaky hands. The condition is confused with Parkinson’s disease, but it isn’t necessarily accompanied by any other symptoms. ET is perhaps […]