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Ipsen’s John Chaddock on making neurotoxins a priority for healthcare systems

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Ipsen’s John Chaddock tells us why the company is investing heavily in neurotoxin research and how he hopes to raise awareness among young scientists and the NHS. BoNTs are complex, multifunctional protein neurotoxins. Now, he says, neurotoxin research is truly global. It’s also extremely complex.

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World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024: Uniquely CP

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Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections can temporarily reduce muscle spasticity by tightening muscles in specific areas. Muscle relaxants (e.g., baclofen, diazepam) can help reduce spasticity and are used to help relax muscles. Anticonvulsants are used to control seizures, which can be common in individuals with cerebral palsy.

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Top 30 Pharma and Biotech Companies in 2023: Statistics and Trends

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Johnson & Johnson’s Top 5 Best-Selling Drugs of 2022: 1) Stelara (ustekinumab) Stelara is an immunosuppressant biologic therapy that blocks the IL-12 and IL-23 proteins that play a role in plaque psoriasis and Crohn’s disease. The monoclonal antibody targets CD20, a protein found on the surface of B lymphocytes (B cells).

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