Could synthetic Botox soothe chronic pain? A new study holds out the possibility

Could synthetic Botox soothe chronic pain? A new study holds out the possibility

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Stat
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It’s not just for fine lines and wrinkles: Botox is showing promise as a treatment for chronic pain. Or, rather, the botulinum toxin that’s used commercially to erase signs of aging is also being studied as a potential alternative to opioid drugs.