NEUROTOXINS

New study: Botox affects ‘distant’ muscles, too

Boston — Results of a new study suggest that Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA, Allergan) has previously unsuspected and lasting systemic effects on muscles other than the ones into which it’s injected. » More

BREAST

France implant scandal revives U.S. registry talk

Washington — A breast implant scandal in France has rekindled a push to create a U.S national registry to track patients who have received the devices, Reuters reports. » More

TRANSPLANT NEWS

Surgeons reveal face transplant details in NEJM

Boston — The Brigham and Women’s Hospital surgical team that performed the United States’ first full-face transplantation (FFT) in March 2011 — and completed a total of three during the year — has released research describing details of patient preparation, novel design and execution of the operation, and unique immunosuppression protocol allowing for lowest long-term maintenance drug regimen. » More

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Dual leg transplant patient takes first steps

Valencia, Spain — The world’s first dual leg transplant patient took his first steps two weeks ago at a hospital here, and will eventually be able to walk unaided, doctors say.

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