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For: Stone AV, Ma J, Whitlock PW, Koman LA, Smith TL, Smith BP, Callahan MF. Effects of Botox and Neuronox on muscle force generation in mice. J Orthop Res 2007;25:1658-64. [PMID: 17600825 DOI: 10.1002/jor.20450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Sy JJ, Wu R, Wan J, Kim S, Yi K. The efficacy and safety of neubotulinumtoxinA for the treatment of forehead horizontal lines in Asians - A clinical, prospective, interventional, split-face study. Skin Res Technol 2024;30:e13644. [PMID: 38533764 PMCID: PMC10966542 DOI: 10.1111/srt.13644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Lara-Castillo N, Masunaga J, Brotto L, Vallejo JA, Javid K, Wacker MJ, Brotto M, Bonewald LF, Johnson ML. Muscle secreted factors enhance activation of the PI3K/Akt and β-catenin pathways in murine osteocytes. Bone 2023;174:116833. [PMID: 37385426 PMCID: PMC10926931 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2023.116833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Ioannou CI, Hodde-Chriske FL, Altenmüller E. Long-Term Muscular Atrophy and Weakness Following Cessation of Botulinum Toxin Type A Injections in the Flexor Digitorum Muscle of Musicians with Focal Hand Dystonia. Toxins (Basel) 2023;15:toxins15040296. [PMID: 37104234 PMCID: PMC10144778 DOI: 10.3390/toxins15040296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]  Open
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Sundaresan S, Antoun J, Banan B, Adcock J, Johnson C, Claire B, Dixon K, Flynn J, Shibao CA, Abumrad N. Botulinum Injection Into the Proximal Intestinal Wall of Diet-Induced Obese Mice Leads to Weight Loss and Improves Glucose and Fat Tolerance. Diabetes 2022;71:1424-1438. [PMID: 35476783 PMCID: PMC9490449 DOI: 10.2337/db21-0708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Chen P, Chen Z, Mitchell C, Gao J, Chen L, Wang A, Leys T, Landao-Bassonga E, Zheng Q, Wang T, Zheng M. Intramuscular injection of Botox causes tendon atrophy by induction of senescence of tendon-derived stem cells. Stem Cell Res Ther 2021;12:38. [PMID: 33413592 PMCID: PMC7791643 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-020-02084-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]  Open
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Sane S, Ali MJ, Naik MN. Comparison of Safety and Efficacy of Botox and Neuronox in the Management of Benign Essential Blepharospasm: A Split-face Study. KOREAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2019;33:430-435. [PMID: 31612653 PMCID: PMC6791955 DOI: 10.3341/kjo.2016.0123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Revised: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]  Open
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Seo MS, Kim YI, Kang KK, Oh SK, Sung SE, Jung YS, Cho JY, Song H, Hwang DY, Park SJ, Kim KS. Comparison study of the response with botulinum toxin muscle injection in the ICR mice from three different sources. Lab Anim Res 2019;35:11. [PMID: 32257899 PMCID: PMC7081521 DOI: 10.1186/s42826-019-0010-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]  Open
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Wong C, Gosvig K, Sonne-Holm S. The role of the paravertebral muscles in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis evaluated by temporary paralysis. SCOLIOSIS AND SPINAL DISORDERS 2017;12:33. [PMID: 29046898 PMCID: PMC5634821 DOI: 10.1186/s13013-017-0138-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2017] [Accepted: 08/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Shehata AS, Al-Ghonemy NM, Ahmed SM, Mohamed SR. Effect of mesenchymal stem cells on induced skeletal muscle chemodenervation atrophy in adult male albino rats. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 2017;85:135-148. [PMID: 28232107 DOI: 10.1016/j.biocel.2017.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2016] [Revised: 01/25/2017] [Accepted: 01/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Killian ML, Cavinatto LM, Ward SR, Havlioglu N, Thomopoulos S, Galatz LM. Chronic Degeneration Leads to Poor Healing of Repaired Massive Rotator Cuff Tears in Rats. Am J Sports Med 2015;43:2401-10. [PMID: 26297522 PMCID: PMC4750378 DOI: 10.1177/0363546515596408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Neuronox versus BOTOX in the Treatment of Post-Stroke Upper Limb Spasticity: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. PLoS One 2015;10:e0128633. [PMID: 26030192 PMCID: PMC4452301 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0128633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2014] [Accepted: 04/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]  Open
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Potter R, Havlioglu N, Thomopoulos S. The developing shoulder has a limited capacity to recover after a short duration of neonatal paralysis. J Biomech 2014;47:2314-20. [PMID: 24831237 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.04.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2014] [Revised: 04/18/2014] [Accepted: 04/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hulst JB, Minamoto VB, Lim MB, Bremner SN, Ward SR, Lieber RL. Systematic test of neurotoxin dose and volume on muscle function in a rat model. Muscle Nerve 2014;49:709-15. [PMID: 23929710 DOI: 10.1002/mus.23983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2012] [Revised: 07/23/2013] [Accepted: 07/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Kane MA. Commentary: Asian Consensus Recommendations on the Aesthetic Usage of Botulinum Toxin Type A. Dermatol Surg 2013;39:1861-7. [DOI: 10.1111/dsu.12369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ahn BK, Kim YS, Kim HJ, Rho NK, Kim HS. Consensus Recommendations on the Aesthetic Usage of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Asians. Dermatol Surg 2013;39:1843-60. [DOI: 10.1111/dsu.12317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Molecular mechanisms of treadmill therapy on neuromuscular atrophy induced via botulinum toxin A. Neural Plast 2013;2013:593271. [PMID: 24327926 PMCID: PMC3845528 DOI: 10.1155/2013/593271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2013] [Revised: 09/13/2013] [Accepted: 10/01/2013] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]  Open
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Yang GH, Jung HH. A new botulinum toxin potentially bioequivalent to onabotulinumtoxinA: are there any differences at all? Dermatol Surg 2013;39:165-70. [PMID: 23301820 DOI: 10.1111/dsu.12073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chung ME, Song DH, Park JH. Comparative Study of Biological Activity of Four Botulinum Toxin Type A Preparations in Mice. Dermatol Surg 2013;39:155-64. [DOI: 10.1111/dsu.12071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Andersson T, Eliasson P, Hammerman M, Sandberg O, Aspenberg P. Low-level mechanical stimulation is sufficient to improve tendon healing in rats. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2012;113:1398-402. [PMID: 22936727 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00491.2012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]  Open
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Haubruck P, Mannava S, Plate JF, Callahan MF, Wiggins WF, Schmidmaier G, Tuohy CJ, Saul KR, Smith TL. Botulinum Neurotoxin A injections influence stretching of the gastrocnemius muscle-tendon unit in an animal model. Toxins (Basel) 2012;4:605-19. [PMID: 23012650 PMCID: PMC3446746 DOI: 10.3390/toxins4080605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2012] [Revised: 08/09/2012] [Accepted: 08/10/2012] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]  Open
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Lin KF, Sun HH, Macewan MR, Mackinnon SE, Johnson PJ. GDNF overexpression fails to provoke muscle recovery from botulinum toxin poisoning: a preliminary study. Microsurgery 2012;32:370-6. [PMID: 22473739 DOI: 10.1002/micr.21967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2011] [Revised: 01/05/2012] [Accepted: 01/09/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Stone AV, Koman LA, Callahan MF, Eckman DM, Smith BP, Plate JF, Smith TL. The effect of botulinum neurotoxin-A on blood flow in rats: a potential mechanism for treatment of Raynaud phenomenon. J Hand Surg Am 2012;37:795-802. [PMID: 22386546 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2011] [Revised: 01/13/2012] [Accepted: 01/18/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Hao Y, Ma Y, Wang X, Jin F, Ge S. Short-term muscle atrophy caused by botulinum toxin-A local injection impairs fracture healing in the rat femur. J Orthop Res 2012;30:574-80. [PMID: 21919046 DOI: 10.1002/jor.21553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2011] [Accepted: 08/24/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Tsai SW, Chen CJ, Chen HL, Chen CM, Chang YY. Effects of treadmill running on rat gastrocnemius function following botulinum toxin A injection. J Orthop Res 2012;30:319-324. [PMID: 21815203 DOI: 10.1002/jor.21509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2011] [Accepted: 06/30/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Stone AV, Ma J, Callahan MF, Smith BP, Garrett JP, Smith TL, Koman LA. Dose- and volume dependent-response to intramuscular injection of botulinum neurotoxin-A optimizes muscle force decrement in mice. J Orthop Res 2011;29:1764-70. [PMID: 21491479 DOI: 10.1002/jor.21434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2010] [Accepted: 03/24/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Stone HF, Zhu Z, Thach TQ, Ruegg CL. Characterization of diffusion and duration of action of a new botulinum toxin type A formulation. Toxicon 2011;58:159-67. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2011.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2011] [Revised: 05/11/2011] [Accepted: 05/17/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Mannava S, Wiggins WF, Saul KR, Stitzel JD, Smith BP, Andrew Koman L, Smith TL, Tuohy CJ. Contributions of Neural Tone to In Vivo Passive Muscle–Tendon Unit Biomechanical Properties in a Rat Rotator Cuff Animal Model. Ann Biomed Eng 2011;39:1914-24. [DOI: 10.1007/s10439-011-0301-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2010] [Accepted: 03/15/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Kim K, Shin HI, Kwon BS, Kim SJ, Jung IY, Bang MS. Neuronox versus BOTOX for spastic equinus gait in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized, double-blinded, controlled multicentre clinical trial. Dev Med Child Neurol 2011;53:239-44. [PMID: 21087238 DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2010.03830.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Rosalina D, Jason R, Mike KH, Audrey M, Stavros T. Effects of botulinum toxin-induced paralysis on postnatal development of the supraspinatus muscle. J Orthop Res 2011;29:281-8. [PMID: 20803483 PMCID: PMC3608102 DOI: 10.1002/jor.21234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2009] [Accepted: 07/02/2010] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Mannava S, Callahan MF, Trach SM, Wiggins WF, Smith BP, Koman LA, Smith TL, Tuohy CJ. Chemical denervation with botulinum neurotoxin a improves the surgical manipulation of the muscle-tendon unit: an experimental study in an animal model. J Hand Surg Am 2011;36:222-31. [PMID: 21276885 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2010] [Revised: 11/05/2010] [Accepted: 11/08/2010] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Manske SL, Boyd SK, Zernicke RF. Vertical ground reaction forces diminish in mice after botulinum toxin injection. J Biomech 2011;44:637-43. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2010] [Revised: 11/04/2010] [Accepted: 11/04/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Botulinum toxin in facial rejuvenation: an update. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 2010;37:571-82, ix. [PMID: 21093750 DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2010.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Giannesini B, Vilmen C, Le Fur Y, Dalmasso C, Cozzone PJ, Bendahan D. A strictly noninvasive MR setup dedicated to longitudinal studies of mechanical performance, bioenergetics, anatomy, and muscle recruitment in contracting mouse skeletal muscle. Magn Reson Med 2010;64:262-70. [PMID: 20572140 DOI: 10.1002/mrm.22386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Ghosn S, Uthman I, Dahdah M, Kibbi AG, Rubeiz N. Treatment of pachydermoperiostosis pachydermia with botulinum toxin type A. J Am Acad Dermatol 2010;63:1036-41. [PMID: 20933299 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2009.08.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2009] [Revised: 08/04/2009] [Accepted: 08/12/2009] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Robling AG. Muscle loss and bone loss: master and slave? Bone 2010;46:272-3. [PMID: 20045499 PMCID: PMC2818992 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2009.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2009] [Accepted: 12/21/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Manske SL, Boyd SK, Zernicke RF. Muscle and bone follow similar temporal patterns of recovery from muscle-induced disuse due to botulinum toxin injection. Bone 2010;46:24-31. [PMID: 19853070 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2009.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2009] [Revised: 09/18/2009] [Accepted: 10/13/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Botulinum Toxin in Facial Rejuvenation: An Update. Dermatol Clin 2009;27:417-25, v. [DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2009.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Yoon JS, Kim JC, Lee SY. Double-blind, randomized, comparative study of Meditoxin versus Botox in the treatment of essential blepharospasm. KOREAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2009;23:137-41. [PMID: 19794937 PMCID: PMC2739960 DOI: 10.3341/kjo.2009.23.3.137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2008] [Accepted: 07/20/2009] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]  Open
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Beylot C. [Different botulinum toxins and their specifications]. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2009;136 Suppl 4:S77-85. [PMID: 19576490 DOI: 10.1016/s0151-9638(09)74532-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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