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Sep 1, 2012
Acupuncture Reduces Cancer Pain
According to research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, acupuncture relieves cancer pain due to medication side effects. Testing was done on patients using bortezomib for multiple… -
Sep 1, 2012
Recognizing and Treating Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Dr. Charles E. Argoff, Albany (NY) Medical Center, discussed diabetic peripheral neuropathy at PAINWeek 2012. He provided instruction in how to recognize and treat DPN. Quality of life is heavily… -
Sep 1, 2012
Drugs Similar in Efficacy for Neuropathic Pain in Diabetes
Julia Boyle, PhD., University of Surrey (UK), and colleagues conducted a study of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics with chronic painful DPN taking common medications to treat DPN: amitryptiline… -
Aug 1, 2012
FDA Approves NUCYNTA ER Extended Release Oral Tablets
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the FDA has approved the supplemental New Drug Application for NUCYNTA ER extended-release tables for the management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. NUCYNTA… -
Aug 1, 2012
Diabetic Nerve Pain More Common Than Doctors Think
The American Chronic Pain Society joined with Pfizer to conduct a survey on the prevalence of symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in patients with diabetes. Their results show that nerve… -
Aug 1, 2012
Acetyl-l-Carnitine Yield Mixed Results for Chemo-Induced Neuropathy
Two clinical trials, one in the US and one in China have been completed on the results of taking Acetyl-l-Carnitine, either during chemotherapy treatments or before treatment. With very different results presented… -
Aug 1, 2012
Omega-3 Fatty Acids are Protective Against Paclitaxel-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
First published online by BioMed Central, researchers from Tehran and Tabriz Universities, Iran, have found that Omega-3 fatty acids have beneficial effects on neurological disorders from the side effects of… -
Jul 1, 2012
New Type of Stem Cell Preparation Could Bring Pain Relief to Diabetics
New study has been published showing the potential of stem cells providing relief to people suffering from painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Stem Cells Translational Medicine published the study on…