Systematic Review Published: 29 December 2021 Fiona Streckmann, Maryam Balke, Guido Cavaletti, Alexandra Toscanelli, Wilhelm Bloch, Bernhard F. Décard, Helmar C. Lehmann & Oliver Faude Sports Medicine (2021)Cite this article Abstract Introduction Peripheral neuropathies are a prevalent, heterogeneous group of diseases of the peripheral nervous system. Symptoms are often debilitating, difficult to treat, and usually […]
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 […]
NEUROSCIENCE NEWS MAY 14, 2019 Summary: Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin, appear to increase the risk of peripheral neuropathy by 47%. However, there is no significant increased risk of developing neuropathy associated with amoxicillin use. Source: University of Dundee Research from the University of Dundee has shown that a commonly used class of […]
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 […]
– Class-wide label changes address mental health side effects, hypoglycemic coma risk by Molly Walker, Staff Writer, MedPage Today July 10, 2018 Manufacturers of fluoroquinolone antibiotics must update their labeling to warn about mental health issues and potential low blood sugar adverse reactions, the FDA said Tuesday. The labeling changes come after what the agency […]
Neuroreport. 2018 Feb 7;29(3):191-196. doi: 10.1097/WNR.0000000000000949. Onifer SM1, Sozio RS1, DiCarlo DM1, Li Q1, Donahue RR2, Taylor BK2, Long CR1. Abstract Spinal manipulative therapy, including low-velocity variable-amplitude spinal manipulation (LVVA-SM), relieves chronic low back pain, especially in patients with neuropathic radiating leg pain following peripheral nervous system insult. Understanding the underlying analgesic mechanisms requires animal models. The aim of the current study […]
To cite this article: Dimitrova Alexandra. Medical Acupuncture. December 2017, 29(6): 352-365. https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2017.1242 Published in Volume: 29 Issue 6: December 1, 2017 Online Ahead of Print: November 17, 2017 ABSTRACT Background: Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is defined as damage to the peripheral nervous system caused by a primary lesion or dysfunction. Multiple recent trials have suggested that acupuncture is beneficial […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. One of the complications of diabetes is peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a result of nerve damage which often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet. People generally describe the pain of peripheral neuropathy as tingling or burning as well as a loss of sensation […]
Mark L. Fuerst Sunday, October 8, 2017 Cancer Complications, Breast Cancer Women who take multivitamin supplements before their breast cancer diagnosis and during chemotherapy appear to be less likely to develop the debilitating, often long-lasting symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), according to a new study. In a large study of breast cancer patients undergoing paclitaxel […]
Alexandra Dimitrova, MD, Charles Murchison, MS, and Barry Oken, MD, PhD Department of Neurology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR. ABSTRACT Objectives: Neuropathy and its associated pain pose great therapeutic challenges. While there has been a recent surge in acupuncture use and research, little remains known about its effects on nerve function. This review aims to assess the efficacy of acupuncture […]
Dimitrova Alexandra, Murchison Charles, and Oken Barry. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. March 2017, 23(3): 164-179. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2016.0155 Published in Volume: 23 Issue 3: March 1, 2017 Online Ahead of Print: January 23, 2017 ABSTRACT Objectives: Neuropathy and its associated pain pose great therapeutic challenges. While there has been a recent surge in acupuncture use and research, little […]
March 07, 2016 February 21, 2016—Palm Springs, California—In a small study, auricular acupuncture proved to be a highly effective adjunctive therapy for neuropathic pain. This conclusion, based on a single-center study of 18 patients age 11 – 78 years, was presented at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, from February […]
Date: January 27, 2016 Source: Wolters Kluwer Health Summary: The central nervous system is a key contributor to the problem of painful peripheral nerve disease in people with diabetes, emerging evidence suggests. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) occurs in about one-half of all patients with diabetes. In addition to progressive and severe pain, patients with DNP […]
November 24, 2015 A Review Brian C. Callaghan, MD, MS JAMA. 2015;314(20):2172-2181. doi:10.1001/jama.2015.13611. ABSTRACT Importance Peripheral neuropathy is a highly prevalent and morbid condition affecting 2% to 7% of the population. Patients frequently experience pain and are at risk of falls, ulcerations, and amputations. We aimed to review recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances in distal […]
8/19/2015 William Davis, MD I want to take this issue head on, since popular “wisdom” is that problems with consumption of wheat and related grains begin and end with celiac disease. The Wheat Lobby, for instance, frequently argues that, if you do not have celiac disease, you have no business avoiding wheat and related grains.Defenders […]
Diabetic neuropathy now affects an estimated 15-18 million Americans. That means that close to 70% of the almost 26 million Americans with type 2 diabetes suffer from this sometimes debilitating condition. And while there are approximately 100 different causes of neuropathy, diabetes ranks highest on the list, accounting for a full one third of neuropathy […]
Exp Neurobiol. 2015 Jun;24(2):139-45. doi: 10.5607/en.2015.24.2.139. Epub 2015 Apr 27. Agthong S, Kaewsema A, Charoensub T. Abstract Peripheral neuropathy is one of the major side effects of cisplatin; however, effective treatments are lacking. Curcumin is a polyphenol found in the root of Curcuma longa and has been shown neuroprotective against several neurological diseases. Nevertheless, its […]
Miriam E Tucker June 07, 2015 BOSTON — Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy is associated with significantly reduced vitamin D levels, independent of sunlight exposure, a new study finds. The study, presented here at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2015 Scientific Sessions, suggests a possible role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of painful diabetic peripheral […]
By Daily Health Post – June 4, 2015 If you have diabetes, not only do you have an elevated risk of developing heart disease (among other complications), but you’re more likely to live with chronic pain. Diabetic neuropathy is the term for the persistent pain that many individuals living with diabetes experience on a daily […]
January 28, 2015 Sweating Patterns and Possible Underlying Small-Fiber Neuropathy The British Journal of Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this retrospective analysis included patients who underwent thermoregulatory sweat testing (TST), which examines whole-body sweating, and who had itching, burning, numbness, and tingling sensations. Because it is mediated by small nerve fibers, sweating may be […]