Botulinum Toxins, Type A

In this edition, FDA issues complete response letter for relabotulinumtoxinA; mucocutaneous manifestations may signal COVID-induced inflammatory disease in children and more.

Efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin type A injections into epicardial fat pads to prevent postoperative AF.

CHICAGO — Epicardial botulinum toxin type A injected into epicardial fat pads after cardiac surgery did not suppress incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation compared with placebo, according to findings from the NOVA study.

Endometriosis is a painful condition estimated to affect 2% to 10% of women in the United States between 25 and 40 years of age, and 10% of reproductive-aged women globally.

LAS VEGAS — Among patients with gastroparesis, pyloric botulinum toxin may be effective among those with lesser pyloric impairments. However, those with worse pyloric dysfunction may not benefit, according to a presentation.

Botulinum toxin relieved chronic pelvic pain caused by endometriosis, according to data from a small randomized controlled trial presented at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress & Expo.