Botulinum toxin treatment for movement disorders
HAYES, Inc.
Record ID 32004000367
English
Authors' objectives:
Botulinum toxin (BTX) is used to relieve muscle spasm for a variety of movement disorders. The basis for this therapy is the ability of BTX injections to block the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, thus inhibiting contraction of the injected muscle.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.hayesinc.com/
Year Published:
2002
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Botulinum Toxins
- Movement Disorders
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
HAYES, Inc.
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