Therapeutic Uses of Botulinum Toxin

1. Auflage. Softcover version of original hardcover Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-1-61737-842-3
Verlag: Humana Press

Buch, Englisch, 238 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 482 g

Reihe: Musculoskeletal Medicine

This volume outlines and examines current understanding of botulinum toxin and its various therapeutic applications. It presents therapeutic uses across a variety of medical subspecialties and patient populations. Each chapter focuses on a particular symptom and explains how botulinum toxin is currently used for treatment. Coverage also examines questions of immunity and explores economic issues. Written by leaders in their fields respected for their progressive approach to treatment, the book encourages responsible research into new and novel uses of botulinum toxin.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cooper, Grant

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Physiotherapie, Physikalische Therapie Rehabilitation
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pharmazie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Pharmakologie, Toxikologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Dermatologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

TOC

Chapter 1: History and Mechanism of Action
Zinovy Meyler, DO, Grant Cooper, MD

Chapter 2: Spasticity
Elise Weiss, MD, David Lin, MD

Chapter 3: Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome Applications - Trismus, Trigeminal Neuralagia, and Cervical Dystonia
Michael Stubblefield, MD

Chapter 4: Back Pain
Rebecca Brown, MD*, Avniel Klein MD*, Alex Visco, MD, Joseph E. Herrera, DO
*These authors contributed equally and are co-first authors. Note to Humana -- If this is ever done, do this. Otherwise, just make Rebecca the first author. Thanks.

Chapter 5: Piriformis Syndrome
Loren M. Fishman, MD, Alena Polesin, MD, Steven Sampson, DO

Chapter 6: Plantar Fasciitis
Mary S. Babcock DO
Chapter 7: Headache
Jerome S. Schwartz, MD, Phillip Song, MD, Andrew Blitzer, MD, DDS
Chapter 8: Spasmodic Dysphonia
Jerome S. Schwartz, MD, Phillip Song, MD, Andrew Blitzer, MD, DDS
Chapter 9: Sialorrhea and Frey's Syndrome.
Phillip C. Song, MD, Jerome Schwartz, MD, and Andrew Blitzer, MD. DDS.

Chapter 10: Cosmetic Applications
Tara D. Miller, MD, Isaac M. Neuhaus, MD
Chapter 11: Hyperhidrosis
Joely Kaufman, MD, FAAD, Leslie Baumann, MD, FAAD

Chapter 12: Urologic Applications
David E. Rapp, MD, Gregory T. Bales, MD
Chapter 13: Gastrointestinal Applications: Achalasia, Gastroparesis, and Anal Fissure

Shayan Irani, MD, Frank Friedenberg, MD
Chapter 14: Blepharospasm
Amir Cohen, MD, MBA, Marc J. Spirn, MD, David Khoramian, BA,
and C. Robert Bernardino MD
Chapter 15: Economics, Immunity, and Future Directions
Victoria Chan Harrison, MD, David Lin, MD