A new drug developed by Tel Aviv University researchers, BL-7050, is offering new hope to patients with neuropathic pain. In both in-vitro and in-vivo experiments measuring electrical activity of neurons, the compound has been shown to prevent the hyperexcitability of neurons – protecting against neuropathic pain. READ MORE Source: Science Daily
In an article that acknowledges that breast cancer is one diagnosis women do not want to hear, Lexi Nisita, contributing writer, talks about the move to alternative treatments for these patients. Many of them are trying to manage the side effects of the drugs, like neuropathy; others are trying to find a holistic alternative to …
Everyone has a story of how their experiences with neuropathy…in this blog posting, many people tell their stories. Despite the millions of people suffering with PN, most people don’t understand what patients tell them – how can they, they’ve never experienced anything like it. You can read their stories here…READ MORE Source: The Body
Later this year, NeuroMetrix hopes to launch a new device to treat the effects of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). They are working with the FDA to get their new product through the regulatory process. They currently have a nerve conduction testing product that is used as a diagnostic tool for DPN. READ MORE Source: NeuroMetrix
With breast cancer survivors estimated at 2.8 million, more women are living with the chronic effects of their cancer treatments. The American Cancer Society convened a panel of experts from the University of North Carolina (UNC) to review current practices and make recommendations for rehabilitation. Deborah Mayer, PhD, UNC, says, “As more women are surviving …
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Long before gastrointestinal symptoms of gluten intolerance begin, neurological damage may already be done. The Gluten Free Society calls gluten a ‘potential neurotoxin’ and gluten damage can range from dizziness to numbness in the hands and feet. Approximately 10% of people with Celiac disease develop neurological symptoms. Gluten neuropathy is characterized by nerve damage to …
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In the March issue of Anethesia & Analgesia it was reported that a peripheral nerve stimulation technique may be a valuable new approach to treating severe neuropathic pain in injured soldiers. Doctors at Walter Reed Army Medical Center indicate the procedure provides good short-term control of neuropathic pain related to injuries in soldiers who aren’t candidates for …
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Rita Woods, LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist) has published instructional articles in Massage Today on the use of massage to benefit diabetic and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Now, she has written an overview article on how to make treatment decisions for neuropathy. READ MORE Source: Massage Today
The US FDA has agreed to resume clinical trials with anti-nerve growth (NGF) drugs despite cases of side effects stating the risk-benefit profile indicated a role for their ongoing development. The drugs are being developed for the treatment of a variety of chronic painful conditions, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy. READ MORE Source: Medscape
Early screening seems to be having a positive impact on the incidence of new cases of colorectal cancer over that past 2 decades. Unfortunately, the treatment of choice, Oxaliplatin, produces serious side effects such as chemo-therapy induced peripheral neuropathy. Clinical trials have been done that concluded a calcium and magnesium infusion, given before the Oxaliplatin …
