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Phase-Dependent Effects of Electrical Stimulation on Bell’s Palsy Recovery: Risks of Early Overuse and Benefits in Chronic Sequelae

By MedXY 10/22/2026

This study reveals that aggressive electrical stimulation during acute Bell's palsy recovery may worsen synkinesis and reduce botulinum toxin efficacy, while chronic-phase stimulation improves function, emphasizing a critical cumulative safety threshold.

PREBOTPilot试验：向Oddi括约肌注射肉毒毒素未能预防远端胰腺切除术后胰瘘

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PREBOTPilot Trial: Botulinum Toxin Injection Into the Sphincter of Oddi Fails to Prevent Pancreatic Fistula After Distal Pancreatectomy

By MedXY 10/18/2026

A randomized controlled trial showed that preoperative botulinum toxin injection into the sphincter of Oddi does not reduce the incidence of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula following distal pancreatectomy.

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Supraglottic Botulinum Toxin Injection Improves Symptoms of Laryngeal Sensory Dysfunction

By MedXY 09/28/2026

Injection of botulinum toxin into the supraglottic region significantly reduces symptoms of laryngeal sensory dysfunction by targeting vagal nerve hypersensitivity, improving throat irritation without harming voice function.

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Intraoperative Botulinum Toxin Injection to Reduce Postoperative Sialocele After Parotidectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

By MedXY 09/15/2026

This study suggests intraoperative botulinum toxin may reduce sialocele formation after parotidectomy, though larger prospective trials are needed to confirm efficacy and guide clinical use.

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Evaluating Automated Acoustic Metrics for Monitoring Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Adductor Laryngeal Dystonia

By MedXY 08/11/2026

This article reviews the utility of pitch strength and percent vocal creak as automated acoustic biomarkers to assess treatment response in adductor laryngeal dystonia, highlighting their correlations with traditional measures yet limited group-level sensitivity.

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Beyond the Bloat: Addressing the Neuropsychiatric Burden of Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction through Targeted Botulinum Toxin Intervention

By MedXY 03/13/2026

This review analyzes the high prevalence of anxiety and depression in patients with Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction (RCPD) and evaluates the significant, sustained mental health improvements following cricopharyngeal botulinum toxin injection (CPBTI).