Guest: Dr. Sam Daniel (Associate Director of Research of the Otorhinolaryngology Division at the Montreal Children's Hospital)
July 13, 2009
Botulinum toxin, more commonly known as Botox, is one of the most poisonous naturally occurring substances in the world. Despite this, Botox, in its purified form, has become the most popular chemical used in cosmetic surgery.
Botox is commonly used to treat wrinkles, but Dr. Sam Daniel of the Montreal Children’s Hospital has found an innovative new use – treating Children with a rare but life threatening condition called CHARGE Syndrome. Dr. Daniels joins us on the phone from the Montreal Children’s Hospital to tell us more.
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