Autonomic Neuropathy

Electroacupuncture to Increase Neuronal Stem Cell Growth

Medical Acupuncture Vol. 32, No. 1CME ArticleFree Access Genia Dubrovsky, Don Ha, Anne-Laure Thomas, Minji Zhu, John Hubacher, Tatsuo Itoh, and James C.Y. Dunn Published Online:3 Feb 2020https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2019.1381 Abstract Background: Neuropathic intestinal disorders continue to pose a significant burden, and current treatment options do not target the underlying cellular deficiencies. The goal of this study […]

The Case for Local Needling in Successful Randomized Controlled Trials of Peripheral Neuropathy: A Follow-Up Systematic Review – Full Text Article

Medical Acupuncture Vol. 30, No. 4 Alexandra Dimitrova Published Online:1 Aug 2018 https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2018.1297 Abstract Objectives: This work follows-up on a systematic review, published in 2017, of acupuncture for the treatment of mono- and polyneuropathy and associated symptoms. Previously reviewed trials of acupuncture for neuropathy primarily used acupuncture points in close proximity to underlying nerves. Further […]

Dysautonomia in the joint hypermobility syndrome

The American Journal of Medicine July 2003 Volume 115, Issue 1, Pages 33–40 Yael Gazit, MD Abstract Purpose Extraarticular manifestations of the joint hypermobility syndrome may include the peripheral nervous system. The purpose of this study was to investigate autonomic function in patients with this syndrome. Methods Forty-eight patients with the joint hypermobility syndrome who […]

High and low vitamin D level is associated with cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy in people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

  Diabetic Medicine, 10/04/2016 Hansen CS, et al. – Researchers conducted this study to explore the possible relationship between vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy in people with diabetes. They concluded that high and low vitamin D levels were connected with cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy in people with diabetes. They added that future studies should […]