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High Triglycerides Increase Risk of Neuropathy for Patients with HIV

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In a study conducted by Dr. Sugato Banerjee of the HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center in San Diego and his colleagues a potential connection has been found between elevated lipid levels and neuropathy in people receiving antiretroviral treatments. Managing the elevated triglyceride levels may reduce the risk of developing this debilitating nerve condition.  READ MORE Source: …

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Capsaicin Patch Eases HIV Neuropathy Pain

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In a report presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine, Dr. Stephen J. Brown, states that difficult to treat HIV-associated neuropathic pain appears to be eased for at least three months with a one-time, 30-minute application of an 8% capsaicin patch. Brown said, “More than half of people with HIV-infection develop neuropathy, and about …

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Genetic Biomarker Predicts Taxane-induced Neuropathy

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A new study has identified the first genetic biomarkers for taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy, a potentially severe complication of taxane chemotherapy. Dr. Bryan Schneider, lead author and a physician/researcher at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, said, “This may allow for better counseling, use of alternative drugs or schedules, or omission of taxane …

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Genetic Test Could Predict When Myeloma Drugs Will Cause PN

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The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) has published a new study stating that a genetic test has been found that predicts whether bone marrow cancer treatments, including thalidomide, are likely to cause peripheral neuropathy. All common treatment regimes for multiple myeloma, an aggressive cancer that affects a type of white blood cell in the bone …

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Other PN Research: 2010 Archive

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Marijuana Derivative Could Be Useful for Pain Treatment August 2010:  A new compound similar to the active ingredient of marijuana, cannabis, might provide effective pain relief without the mental and physical side effects of cannabis. Learn more about Marijuana Derivative Could Be Useful for Pain Treatment Source: Science Daily VA Easing Rules for Users of Medical …

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HIV Peripheral Neuropathy: 2010 Archive

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Pregabalin for Painful HIV Neuropathy June 2010: Dr. David Simpson and a team of researchers have been evaluating effective treatments for painful HIV neuropathy. Their current findings, ‘A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial’ have been published in the Neurology journal. Learn more about Pregabalin for Painful HIV Neuropathy Source: Dr. Simpson, Mount Sinai Learn more about Dr. …

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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: 2010 Archive

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Drug Holds Promise to Halt Debilitating Condtion of Diabetes Septemeber 2010: Researchers at the University of Kansas have published an article about a drug they have developed that has the potential to stop, and even reverse, DPN in mice. Learn more about Drug Holds Promise to Halt Debilitating Condtion of Diabetes Source: Science Daily Common …

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Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: 2010 Archive

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Phase 2A Clinical Study shows Positive Results December 2010: DARA BioSciences reports additional positive results from its successfully completed study for the treatment of neuropathic pain in patients with cancer. Learn more about Phase 2A Clinical Study shows Positive Results Source: GlobeNewswire 13th World Congress on Pain October 2010: The results of a new study …

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