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.

Several books have been written on the subject of botulinum toxin and other neurotoxins for treatment of medical disorders including two Springer publications by Dr. Jabbari. However, despite the huge interest and enthusiasm of the public to learn more about this and other toxins, there is currently no book in the market on this subject which is specifically designed to inform and educate the public on botulinum toxin therapy. Botulinum Toxin Treatment 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.

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