Six patients with hemifacial spasm were treated with injections of botulinum toxin A into the orbicularis oculi; the abnormal movements around the eye were relieved for an average of 15 weeks. There ...

Three common conditions that can be addressed with botulinum toxin are blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and facial nerve synkinesis following Bell’s palsy, Chang said. Another potential ...

A 40-year-old man, who had been suffering with hemifacial spasms, a rare neurological condition that causes involuntary facial twitching (spasms) on one side, was successfully operated upon and ...

A bladder spasm, also known as detrusor hyperreflexia, occurs when the bladder muscle squeezes involuntarily without warning. In addition to pain or discomfort, the spasms can lead to bladder leakage ...

Foodborne botulism is a potentially deadly condition that’s caused by eating food contaminated with botulinum toxin, a potent toxin that attacks the body’s nervous system. The disease is ...

This study was approved by the Animal Care Committee at the Hospital for Sick Children (HSC). The Ts65Dn colony was derived from three breeding pairs obtained from Jackson Laboratory (Bar Harbor ...

Expert diagnostic services and treatment are provided for patients with common and rare disorders of the muscular system, including muscular dystrophies. Myopathic (myo = muscle, pathy = disease) ...

Golfer Adam Schenk withdrew from The American Express PGA event after his first round Thursday due to back spasms, according to tournament organizers. Schenk, a 32-year-old from Indiana ...

Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A), commonly known as Botox, has emerged as a promising option for managing multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms. It may help reduce muscle contractions and spasms ...

The active ingredient, botulinum toxin, blocks nerve signals that activate muscles. By carefully targeting where they inject Botox, healthcare providers can produce specific results. For example, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve had muscle spasms and cramping in my lower legs and feet for quite some time. It almost always happens when I’m laying in bed and in the early morning hours. If I stand ...