‘There’s no accountability’: Leading dentist warns about use of unlicensed botox products


by TheJournal.ie

TheJournal.ie— Dr Mairead Browne said she is seeing an increase in corrective work due to treatments being carried out by non-medically trained persons.

Radio Free Asia—Thailand warns Myanmar’s rivals against using its soil for harm: ministers. But an expert said ministers’ comments may not be enough to restore public confidence in border security.

The Guardian—New York officials latest to warn against Botox shots from unlicensed providers. The CDC also announced it is looking into nationwide reports of harmful reactions after injections from unlicensed individualsHealth officials in New York City are the latest in the US to warn against Botox injections from non-medical providers.In a statement released on Friday, the New York City health department pointed to emerging reports of botulism-like illness as a result of botulinum toxin injections, commonly referred to as Botox. Botulism is a rare but serious disease caused by the same...

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