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Cleveland doctors are on the leading edge of treating disorders ... - 25 Mar 2008
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com,It now also is approved to treat dystonia, a rare movement disorder that involves disabling muscle spasms. The first clinical trials in depression and OCD
Irving City Council spat may bring private meetings into open - Mar 21, 2008
Dallas Morning News,Ms. Burch was diagnosed in 1999 with dystonia, a disorder that according to the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation affects muscles and can cause
Acute Pisa Syndrome and Pharnygolaryngeal Dystonia Due to Ziprasidone - Feb 27, 2008
Journal of Neuropsychiatry (subscription)To the Editor: Pisa syndrome (truncal dystonia with lateral flexion and slight rotation of the trunk) and pharyngolaryngeal dystonia are rare
Leon Fleisher - Mar 21, 2008
AZ Central.com,Fleisher has fought dystonia in his right hand for 30 years; for three decades he could not play onstage with both hands. He taught and conducted and played
Pianist's illustrious career transcends medical setback - Mar 16, 2008
Arizona Republic,Fleisher has been back for about a decade, with relief from his dystonia - "but not a cure," he says - and several recent recordings show his musicianship
RCMP tasered disabled man - Mar 11, 2008
Canada.com,John Dempsey, who suffered from torsion dystonia, a muscle disorder, was arrested in October 2004, accused of obstructing justice.
Video shows handcuffed disabled man jolted by RCMP Taser in ... - Mar 10, 2008
The Canadian PressJohn Dempsey, who suffered from torsion dystonia, a muscle disorder similar to Parkinson's Disease, was being subdued by two officers in 2004.
Allergan Comments on the United States Department of Justice ... - Mar 3, 2008
Business Wire (press release),BOTOX ® is indicated for the treatment of cervical dystonia in adults to decrease the severity of abnormal head position and neck pain associated with
UPDATE 1-Allergan gets subpoena on Botox promotion - Mar 3, 2008
ReutersBotox has been approved to treat a variety of conditions including cervical dystonia, or rigid neck muscles. (Reporting by Chris Reiter,
Botox Study Finds Toxin Can Invade Other Muscles - Mar 11, 2008
Newsinferno.com,A similar drug, Myobloc, is made from botulinum toxin Type B, and is approved for the treatment of adults with cervical dystonia. According to the FDA,
Ipsen and Medicis announce submission of Reloxin(R) BLA in ... - Mar 16, 2008
WELT ONLINE,Ipsen has just recently filed a BLA for Dysport® in cervical dystonia to the FDA. About Ipsen Ipsen is a European pharmaceutical group with over 20 products
Canada Sunflashes - Mar 11, 2008
Toronto Sun,He had torsion dystonia, a disorder similar to Parkinson's disease. On the security video, one officer is seen throwing him to the floor while the second
People & Events - Mar 23, 2008
Visayan Daily Star,...have teamed up to form a foundation to help people who have been diagnosed with X-link Dystonia Parkinsonism Syndrome (XDP) or “Lubag�.
Billy McLaughlin in studio - Mar 7, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio,Billy McLaughlin, a five-time Minnesota Music Award winner, has been diagnosed with focal dystonia, a neurological movement disorder.
Suspect awaits charges in beating death - Feb 29, 2008
ABC12.com,He had a genetic condition called dystonia, his brother says. His muscle coordination wasn't that good. If someone was to come at him, he couldn't defend
Smoothing wrinkles safely? - Mar 3, 2008
Los Angeles Times,Botox has been approved by the FDA for treatment of conditions such as crossed eyes; spasm of the eyelids; cervical dystonia, which is characterized by
Pipex Pharmaceuticals Completes Type A Meeting With FDA for Oral ... - Feb 29, 2008
CNNMoney.comNeurologic symptoms later develop as a result of neurodegeneration in the basal ganglia of the brain and include impaired speech, tremor, dystonia,
Former coastguard picks up Children’s Champions 999 Award - Mar 22, 2008
GazetteLive,Dawn off Eastenders - it was an amazing night!� Paul is now a full-time carer for wife Sue, who has dystonia. He also plans to continue his charity work.
Former coastguard spends night with the stars - Mar 22, 2008
GazetteLive,Paul is now a full-time carer for wife Sue, who has dystonia. He also plans to continue his charity work. Keep up to date with the news.
• Bicycle memorial planned for Burton 'legend' - Mar 21, 2008
The Flint Journal - MLive.com,Easter had been affected with dystonia, a crippling muscle condition, since his boyhood days in the Bendle district. With his big blue eyes and slow drawl,
Changing faces - Mar 9, 2008
Express Pharma,The other US FDA approved indications in India for Botox include cervical dystonia and juvenile cerebral palsy, approved in July 2002; adult spasticity in
SHLACHTER, PEROTIN, FUQUAY & CO. - Mar 20, 2008
Fort Worth Star Telegram,..."I had a lot of interviews, but it always seemed like they found a reason not to hire me," said Lawrence, who was diagnosed with dystonia as a boy.
Aripiprazole’s Receptor Pharmacology and Extrapyramidal Side Effects - Mar 3, 2008
Am J Psychiatry (subscription)Anticholinergic agents that are efficacious in treating dystonia and parkinsonism are apparently ineffective in treating akathisia.
For an Operatic Life, Check Out the Composer’s - Mar 12, 2008
New York Times,In 1988 a neurological disorder, focal dystonia, curled Mr. Heggie’s right hand into a ball, curtailing his piano-playing. He underwent therapy and had to
Circling the Square, March 20 - Mar 20, 2008
Danvers Herald,Friday night, April 25 is the dance to benefit the Dystonia Foundation. More to come. Next week, I’m on vacation so please save up all your news for the
Lawyer moves to stop broadcast of taser video - Mar 11, 2008
Globe and Mail,He suffered from torsion dystonia, a muscle and movement disorder similar to Parkinson's disease. The RCMP said in a news release yesterday the video is
Video shows handcuffed disabled man jolted by RCMP Taser in ... - Mar 10, 2008
The Canadian Press,Dempsey suffered from torsion dystonia, a muscle and movement disorder similar to Parkinson's Disease. He lived on a disability pension.
Video of RCMP shocking disabled BC man with Taser surfaces - Mar 10, 2008
Canada.com,Kamloops RCMP arrested John Dempsey, who suffered from torsion dystonia, a muscle disorder similar to Parkinson's disease, in October 2004.
Is there a pianist in the house? - Mar 18, 2008
The Phoenix,Fleisher, at 79 still troubled by focal dystonia in his right hand, had to slow down the fast movements and still missed a few notes.
A young conductor and an old master - Mar 7, 2008
Boston Globe,Fleisher's right hand had been silenced for decades thanks to a neurological condition known as focal dystonia, but in recent years he has made a
Golfers May Cure Putting Yips by Using Botox, Researchers Say - Mar 6, 2008
BloombergStudies in 2001 and 2005 by the Mayo Clinic showed that golfers with the yips suffer from focal dystonia, a tightening of muscles similar to writer's cramp.
Botox maker under investigation - Mar 4, 2008
Los Angeles Times,Botox has been used to treat a variety of often serious medical conditions, including crossed eyes, uncontrollable blinking and cervical dystonia.
Yuba College Not Accessible? - Mar 17, 2008
Prospector (subscription),She is diagnosed with Progressive Spastic Dystonia which causes her muscles to twist and contract involuntarily into awkward positions.
Next step unclear for judge out 11 months - Mar 17, 2008
Buffalo News,In addition, she said she had dystonia, a rare ailment that, combined with the thyroid problem, causes her voice to shake and become unusually low.
Ipsen and Medicis announce submission of Reloxin(R) BLA in ... - Mar 16, 2008
InfoBolsa,...of motor disorders and various forms of muscular spasticity, including cervical dystonia (a chronic condition in which the neck is twisted or deviated),
A passionate pianist - in print and at the keyboard - Feb 28, 2008
Boston Globe,Decades ago, a neurological condition called focal dystonia robbed him of the use of his right hand, derailing one of the most promising careers in the
New help for uncontrollable shaking - Mar 16, 2008
News 14 Carolina,Brain Stimulation and it doesn't just help with essential tremor like Humphries, it also helps people with Dystonia and people living with Parkinson’s.
Which treatments are exempt? - Mar 15, 2008
Business Line,...dystonia musculorum deformans, motor neuron disease, ataxia, chorea, haemiballismus, aphasia, Parkinsons disease, malignant cancers, Full blown acquired
What's On: Night & Day Weekend - Mar 6, 2008
Toronto Star,Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. www.artistsdirectauctions.com 18th Annual Twist & Shout Dinner for the Dystonia Foundation, Sat.
Author prepared for his success - Mar 13, 2008
The News-Press,A:: It was called focal dystonia but they did not know what it was when it happened. But (his hand) froze and here he was having to re-prepare his life.
Outsider artist illustrates 'Life Story' with rawness and black humor - Mar 13, 2008
Allentown Morning Call,He graduated from cartooning to painting while recuperating from two chronic conditions: a back damaged by a car accident and a diagnosis of dystonia,
Botox Linked to 16 Deaths - Mar 12, 2008
InjuryBoard.com,The dosage for wrinkle treatment is much lower than the dosage used for treating cervical dystonia, a painful knotting of neck muscles to relieve
Great gifts - Mar 12, 2008
The Phoenix,In 1965, suffering from undiagnosed focal dystonia, he lost the use of his right hand. He’s made a remarkable recovery, though his performances using both
City law firm wants Taser videos returned - Mar 12, 2008
BCLocalNews,Dempsey, who suffered from torsional dystonia that caused him to shake uncontrollably, launched a civil suit against Mounties last year alleging police
Botox And The Yips - Mar 11, 2008
GolfDigest.comOf course, the Mount Olympus of focal dystonia (yips) heroics is occupied by one man, Bernhard Langer. Here was -- or rather is -- a man so afflicted with
Coast Calendar - Mar 8, 2008
The Mississippi Press - gulflive.com,Today -- Mississippi Gulf Coast Dystonia Support Group will meet from 10 am to noon at the Pascagoula Public Library. Call 601-947-9433 or 228-623-5263 for
Coast Calendar - Mar 7, 2008
The Mississippi Press - gulflive.com,Saturday -- Mississippi Gulf Coast Dystonia Support Group will meet from 10 am to noon at the Pascagoula Public Library. Call 601-947-9433 or 228-623-5263
Mitsubishi Electric Announces Plan To Exit Mobile Handset Business ... - Mar 3, 2008
RTT News,...including cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, strabismus and hyperhidrosis, and is approved for 20 different indications by regulatory authorities across
Letter to the Editor - Mar 3, 2008
Am J Psychiatry (subscription)In our study, two subjects experienced clear evidence of extrapyramidal side effects (increased tone in upper extremities and acute dystonia responsive to
Dodgeball tourney raises about $825 - Mar 3, 2008
Ball State Daily News,She said the event charged $35 a team and $5 for spectators to raise money for the juvenile arthritis foundation and for dystonia research.
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