{"product_id":"handbook-of-botulinum-toxin-treatment-isbn-9780632059577","title":"Handbook of Botulinum Toxin Treatment","description":"Botulinum toxin A is a remarkably versatile treatment with a steadily expanding list of indications, which include strabismus, hemifacial spasm, focal dystonias such as spasmodic torticollis, dysphonia and writer’s cramp, as well as adult and childhood spasticity. Recent innovations include its use in some types of pain, in autonomic and gastrointestinal disorders, and in cosmetic medicine, such as hyperhidrosis, hypersalivation, rectal fissure, achalasia and facial wrinkles. Botulinum toxin is arguably the safest and most effective treatment in movement disorders since the introduction of levodopa, and is an increasingly important option in many other fields.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe long-awaited second edition of the Handbook of Botulinum Toxin Treatment brings the reader up to date with the many advances in background knowledge and in clinical practice in both the established and the newer indications, including the use of a second serotype botulinum toxin B.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is an introduction and practical guide for doctors and paramedical staff who use botulinum toxin or who may want to refer patients or care for patients being treated elsewhere. Initial chapters provide historical and general information. The rest of the book concentrates on the different conditions treated with botulinum toxin. Chapters follow a standard format with a pragmatic approach based on the wide experience of the authors.\u003c\/p\u003e  PART ONE: General. \u003cp\u003eChp 1. History and current applications of botulinum toxin *Moore \u0026amp; Naumann.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChp 2. The molecular basis of the activity of botulinum toxin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Montecucco \u0026amp; Rosetto.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChp 3. General and clinical aspects of treatment with botulinum toxin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Moore \u0026amp; Naumann.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChp 4. EMG and Imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Poewe and Wissel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART TWO: Disorders of Movement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChp 5. Dystonia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Brin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Cranio-facial dystonia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Brin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Laryngeal and pharyngeal dystonia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Blitzer, Sulica \u0026amp; Verhayden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Cervial and axial (spinal) dystonia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Benecke.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Limb and occupational dystonia (including non limb variants).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Sheean.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChp 6. Spasticity in adults: Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Gracies \u0026amp; Simpson.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Upper limbs and neck.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Gracies \u0026amp; Simpson.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Lower limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Hefter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChp. 7 Spasticity in children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Graham, Heinen \u0026amp; Berweck.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChp 8. Other involuntary muscle activity - Tremor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Findlay \u0026amp; Senanayake.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChp 9. Exotic movement disorder indications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Jankowic \u0026amp; M Thomas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART THREE: Autonomic Disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChp 10. Disorders of secretion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Naumann.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChp 11. Pelvic floor and gastrointestinal uses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Jost.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART FOUR: Other Indications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChp 12. Ophthalmic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Lee.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChp 13. Pain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Nurmikko.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChp 14. Cosmetic Use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Lowe \u0026amp; Sommer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChp 15. The future of neurotoxins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Moore \u0026amp; Naumann\u003c\/p\u003e  \"...a comprehensive and succinct overview...\"\u003cbr\u003e Hospital Update \u003cp\u003e\"...an essential companion...\"\u003cbr\u003e JNNP\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...a valuable tool...recommended...\"\u003cbr\u003e Neuro-ophthalmology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSir Patrick Moore\u003c\/b\u003e is the world's best-known living astronomer. He has presented the BBC's 'Sky at Night' programme since 1957 and written over 60 books. Recognised by the scientific community as one of the greatest authorities in the field, he was awarded the OBE in 1968. In 2001 he received a Knighthood, won a BAFTA for his services to television and became a member of the celebrated Royal Society.\u003c\/p\u003e  Botulinum toxin A is a remarkably versatile treatment with a steadily expanding list of indications, which include strabismus, hemifacial spasm, focal dystonias such as spasmodic torticollis, dysphonia and writer’s cramp, as well as adult and childhood spasticity. Recent innovations include its use in some types of pain, in autonomic and gastrointestinal disorders, and in cosmetic medicine, such as hyperhidrosis, hypersalivation, rectal fissure, achalasia and facial wrinkles. Botulinum toxin is arguably the safest and most effective treatment in movement disorders since the introduction of levodopa, and is an increasingly important option in many other fields.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe long-awaited second edition of the Handbook of Botulinum Toxin Treatment brings the reader up to date with the many advances in background knowledge and in clinical practice in both the established and the newer indications, including the use of a second serotype botulinum toxin B.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is an introduction and practical guide for doctors and paramedical staff who use botulinum toxin or who may want to refer patients or care for patients being treated elsewhere. Initial chapters provide historical and general information. The rest of the book concentrates on the different conditions treated with botulinum toxin. 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