Botox – Brought to You by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum

Send us Fan MailSummary:  This episode is about taking a toxin, isolating it, purifying it and then injecting it into your face; or other parts of your body.  Safe use of botulism toxin A relies upon its local activity.  The indications include cosmetic smoothing, excessive sweating, eye disorders, chronic migraines, and overactive bladder.  Assessing the Benefit-Risk of Botox is also discussed, along with the need for close monitoring.Topics:·       Botulism Toxin A 01:30·       Premarin 02:15·       Exotoxin & Endotoxin 03:00·       Biological Warfare 03:30·       Indications-              Cosmetic-              Severe Sweating-              Cervical Dystonia-              Blepharospasm-              Strabismus-              Chronic Migraine-              Overactive Bladder·       History of Botox 05:50·       Mechanism of Action 06:20·       Benefit-Risk 08:30·       Local Effect 10:30·       Side Effect Rare 13:00·       Iatrogenic Bolulism·       Monitor – Journal 13:30Questions and comments to  [email protected]