A migraine is an inherited neurological disorder that is described as the over excitability of specific areas of the brain. Untreated migraine attacks can last several hours, or a few days. Although, medically speaking, we do not understand how a brain with migraine is dissimilar to a normal brain, we do know that people who suffer with migraines are more likely to hold the transient factors that may raise the chances of having a migraine attack. These triggers may include environmental stimuli … [Read more...] about Treating Migraines with Botox
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Botox: Beyond the Wrinkles
Botox was first approved by the FDA for cosmetic use in 2002 and since then, has become synonymous with facial-wrinkle reduction and creating, at least temporarily, a more youthful look. Today, however, physicians are also successfully using Botox to treat serious medical conditions, including muscle spasticity resulting from brain and spinal cord injury, chronic migraine and other neurological disorders. Botox is one of four products on the market (including Myobloc, Xeomin and Dysport) that … [Read more...] about Botox: Beyond the Wrinkles
Botox Strain Used in Fish Survival Training Camp
Matt O’Neill is managing a survival training camp of sorts for imperiled native fish. The Arizona Game and Fish Department biologist says the small bonytail chub and razorback sucker are being eaten into extinction by non-native game fish like flathead catfish, largemouth bass and stripers that are swimming in their Colorado River home. But one of the biggest problems is that the little fish do not even know they are big fish food. In fact, they move toward hungry predators. O’Neill says they … [Read more...] about Botox Strain Used in Fish Survival Training Camp