Botulinum Toxin Treatment (2^nd Ed., 2nd ed. 2024) What Everyone Should Know

This book explains and discusses in simple language the structure and function of botulinum toxin and other neurotoxins as well as the rational for its utility in different disease conditions. Safety, factors affecting efficacy and duration of action, as well as cost and insurance issues are also addressed. Updates to the new edition include information on new indications, new approvals by FDA, new positive information on childhood indications, as well as data on long-term use of botulinum toxins therapy in several medical ailments (particularly migraine) that demonstrate its safety when applied properly and according to the published guidelines, are all included. In addition, two new chapters cover botulinum toxin therapy in dentistry and in veterinary medicine.

Chapter 1-  A Toxin that Remedies A Large Number of Medical Problems- How it Happened ?.- Chapter 2- Structure and Mechanism of Function of Botulinum Neurotoxins- How does the toxin work ?.- Chapter 3- Beyond Botox- Other Neurotoxins- What are Similarities and Differences?.- Chapter 4- Botox- A miracle drug for Chronic Migraine.- Chapter 5- Pain  Disorders other than Migraine.- Chapter 6- Botulinum Toxin Therapy for Complication of Stroke.- Chapter 7- Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis.- Chapter 8- Treatment of Involuntary Movements ( Dystonia, Tremor, Tic).- Chapter 9-  Indications of Botulinum Toxin Therapy in Children .- Chapter 10- Botulinum toxin Therapy in Bladder and Pelvic Problems.- Chapter 11- Botulinum toxin Therapy in Problems of Gastrointestinal ( Alimentary Disorders).- Chapter 12- The Role of Botulinum Toxin Therapy for Bone and Joint Problems.- Chapter 13-  Aesthetic use of Botulinum Toxins.- Chapter 14-  Treatment of excessive Sweating and Excessive  Drooling and Some Skin Lesions.- Chapter 15- Botulinum Toxin therapy in Dentistry.- Chapter 16- Botulinum toxin Therapy in Veterinary Medicine.- Chapter 17- Coast and Insurance Issues in botulinum toxin Therapy.- Chapter 18- Is Botulinum Toxin Therapy Safe?.- Chapter 19- Future Prospectives.