Botulinum Toxin Treatment (eBook)

Bahman Jabbari M.D. is Emeritus Professor of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, Director of Botulinum Treatment Program, Yale University (2005-2015). His experience with botulinum toxin therapy with a large volume of patients extends over 25 years, and he has written extensively on the role of botulinum toxin therapy in clinical medicine.

A Neurotoxin Which is Used for Health- How it All Began?.- Basics of Structure and Mechanism of Function. How Does it Work?.-  Botox and other Neurotoxins. The Role of Botulinum Toxins in the Treatment of Headaches.- Neurotoxins in Management of Pain Disorders-New Encouraging Data.- Botulinum Toxin Therapy for Complications of Stroke.- Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis.- Botulinum Toxin Treatment of Bladder and Pelvic Disorders.- Botulinum Toxin Therapy for Problems Related to the Gastrointestinal System.- Botulinum Toxin Therapy in Joint and Bone Problems – Emerging Literature Radiates Hope.- Botulinum Toxin Therapy for Involuntary Movements; Dystonias, Tremor and Tics.- Botox in Plastic Surgery.- Botulinum Toxin Therapy for Autonomic Dysfunction (Excessive Drooling and Excessive Sweating) and  for Skin Disorders.- Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Children.- Why Neurotoxin Treatment is Generally Safe and What is The Long-term Efficacy.- Cost and Insurance Issues in Botulinum Toxin Therapy.- Botulinum Toxin Therapy-Future Perspectives.