ers who were looking for the cause of botulism, a fatal paralytic syndrome that interferes with key muscles in the body. It was discovered in contaminated food, often raw or undercooked meat. Although known as one of the most poisonous substances in the world, Botox is used daily to treat specific muscle ailments, in adults and children. This prescription medication works by disrupting the ‘signal’ (a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine) from the nerve to the muscles cell or sweat gland, stopping the movement of the muscle for up to 3 months at a time. Botox is known by most of the world’s population for its cosmetic uses however, it had been used medically for many years before being accidently discovered for its ability to heal lines and wrinkles in the face, let us explore what some of the medical uses of Botox are.
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MARCH 2021 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • MARCH 2021
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