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Originally shared with the BDSE community on February 15, 2026 *Editor’s note: Links included with the original communication have been omitted from this public version. Dear Members, We are writing to you with a heavy heart—but with transparency and deep respect for the community that has trusted us for nearly a decade. Over the past year, we have been navigating an unprecedented and deeply challenging situation. Many of you may recall two prior public notices we shared. At

Sharla Helton MD, Gretch Elizabeth - Tox Safety June 8, 2026 This letter and accompanying review were prompted by the increasing number of inquiries we have recently received regarding the use of electrical stimulation devices in individuals recovering from botulism, experiencing suspected systemic botulinum toxin effects, or living with persistent neurological symptoms following botulinum toxin exposure. Within the patient community, some individuals have previously reported

The Evidence Library Gretch Elizabeth - Tox Safety “Where’s the proof?” “Show the evidence.” They’re fair questions. And we have been answering them for a long time. Since 2018, we have consistently shared peer-reviewed research alongside our educational content, often including study titles, DOI numbers, and PMCID references directly on our social media slides and Facebook support group posts. Despite that, we saw the same pattern on repeat: the research was there, but it wa