American Academy of Neurology Summary of Evidence-Based Guidelines for Patients and Their Families
A brief summary for patients in a question and answer format from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) about the types of movement disorders botulinum toxin is used to treat. .
http://www.aan.com/practice/guideline/uploads/283.pdf


Assessment: Botulinum Neurotoxin for the Treatment of Movement Disorders (an Evidence-Based Review)
A report produced by an expert subcommittee of the AAN that summarizes the clinical trial evidence for the use of botulinum toxin in the treatment of blepharospasm, hemifascial spasm, cervical dystonia, focal limb dystonia, laryngeal dystonia, tics, and tremor. .
http://www.neurology.org/content/70/19/1699.full.html


Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation
Links to patient and family brochures as well as other scientific and physician information about blepharospasm.
http://www.blepharospasm.org/bebrf.html

Blepharospasm and Its Treatment
Straightforward, general, 1-page summary of what blepharospasm is and how it is treated.
http://www.kirkeyecenter.com/patient-education/blepharospasm/

Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
Searchable information on doctors, support groups, and resources specializing in different types of dystonia.
http://www.dystonia-foundation.org/

Dystonia Fact Sheet From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Links to other publications, organizations, and research on different types of dystonia.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/dystonias/detail_dystonias.htm


 
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