Court grants Lyme disease autopsy Jul 20, 2010
Mr McManus was diagnosed with multifocal neuropathy after testing negative for Lyme disease, but Ms Akinci, a pharmacist, insisted he be tested again at clinics in the US and Germany. Both tests returned positive for Lyme disease. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New Treatment for Crippling Diabetic Charcot Foot Jul 17, 2010
Charcot foot can occur in a diabetic who has neuropathy (nerve damage) in the foot that impairs the ability to feel pain ... The excess weight increases the risk of diabetic neuropathy, as well as the risk that patients with diabetic neuropathy will develop Charcot foot. (Science Daily)
Is it OK for diabetic to use corn remover on feet? Jul 15, 2010
Foot problems are a common complication of diabetes largely due to the combination of neuropathy, which can manifest as numbness or decreased ability to feel pain, and vascular disease, which decreases blood flow to the feet. A small cut or abrasion on the foot can get infected and develop into an extremely serious problem in a small amount of time. (CNN -- Health)
U-M researchers identify gene mutation that causes rare form of deafness Jul 13, 2010
Researchers have identified a gene mutation that causes a rare form of hearing loss known as auditory neuropathy, according to U-M Medical School scientists ... Currently, diagnosing auditory neuropathy requires specific testing ... Auditory neuropathy may be unrecognized if testing is not performed early in life. (EurekAlert!)
New Method Helps Nerves Grow After Trauma or Injury Jul 13, 2010
This can happen with diseases like diabetes, an injury due to a crushed or cut nerve, or other conditions known as neuropathy. "Removing the brakes on regeneration offers us a new approach. Our next steps will be to find out if the exciting rise in nerve outgrowth we have observed will result in long term benefits," says Zochodne. (Science Daily)
Near-Normal Blood Sugar Target Did Not Delay Risk of Organ Damage in People With Diabetes, Study Finds Jul 1, 2010
The treatment groups did not differ in the rate of progression to kidney failure, major vision loss, or advanced peripheral neuropathy, a common nerve problem in diabetes that usually begins as tingling or numbness in the feet ... ACCORD is continuing follow-up to assess whether the early changes seen in this study will result in differences in blindness, nephropathy and neuropathy. (Science Daily)
Aquatics class offers safe exercise Jul 1, 2010
She said the class is perfect for those affected by arthritis or other conditions, such as bad knees and shoulders, injuries, neuropathy, loss of a limb, diabetes and those recovering from surgeries. The beauty of water is that it has no impact. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Autonomic neuropathy in Fabry disease: a prospective study using the Autonomic Symptom Profile and cardiovascular autonomic function tests Jun 7, 2010
These symptoms and signs are considered to be due to impairment of the peripheral nervous system, but findings indicative of autonomic neuropathy in other diseases, such as orthostatic intolerance and male sexual dysfunction, are infrequently reported in Fabry disease ... The Autonomic Symptom Profile revealed a significantly higher sum score in Fabry patients than in healthy control subjects (22 versus 12), but a relatively low score compared to patients with proven autonomic neuropathy ...... (BioMed Central)
B12 Deficiency Symptoms Neuropath... Jun 6, 2010
B12 Deficiency Symptoms Neuropathy ... B12 Deficiency Symptoms Neuropathy ... Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) deficiency associated with neuropathy may occur in 5% to 40% of the general population. (Suite101.com)
Changing 'Channels' to Eliminate Chronic Pain: Researcher Maps Drug Target to Wipe Pain Away May 27, 2010
"Calcium channels are still poorly understood, but we do know that they are also important players in pathways that cause epilepsy. Our research into neuropathy, or finding treatments for chronic pain, may yield a new class of compounds that serve multiple purposes," says Dr. Hirsch. "Our challenge is to target calcium channel modulators to specific tissues or channel types a single drug for all forms of chronic pain isn't likely. "There are literally millions of people that already take calcium... (Science Daily)
Pot dispensary opens in Galt despite city's law to forbid it May 26, 2010
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
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Exercise May Keep Cancer Patients Healthier During, After Treatment May 23, 2010
Acupuncture was used for patients who experienced hot flashes, pain, nausea/vomiting, insomnia and neuropathy as the result of cancer treatment. Cheryl Fallen of Gross Pointe Park, Mich. (Science Daily)
Health Tip: Why Do Some Diabetics Have Nerve Damage? May 22, 2010
Common reasons for diabetic neuropathy ... (HealthDay News) -- Neuropathy, or damage to the nerves, is a common complication among people with diabetes ... The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse says here are possible causes of diabetic neuropathy. (MEDLINEplus)
Common Diabetes Drug Linked to Vitamin Deficiency May 22, 2010
Coen Stehouwer of Maastricht University Medical Center in the Netherlands, whose study was published in the British Medical Journal, said symptoms of B12 deficiency include fatigue, mental changes, anemia and nerve damage known as neuropathy. All these symptoms can easily be misdiagnosed as being due to diabetes and its complications, or to aging, he said, but checking B12 levels could help doctors to assess the real cause and treat it if it was found to be B12 deficiency. (MEDLINEplus)
Could slightly high blood sugar cause neuropathy? May 22, 2010
Could slightly high blood sugar cause neuropathy ... Could slightly high blood sugar cause neuropathy ... I suffer greatly with my feet and been told by a podiatrist that it is neuropathy. (CNN -- Health)
New Studies Reveal That Age-Related Nerve Decline Is Associated With Inflammation, Differs by Gender Apr 16, 2010
As part of this work, subjects underwent extensive neurological, laboratory and physical testing, and had to be free of any major chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, cognitive impairment, neuropathy and cardiovascular disease ... "Even within 'normal ranges' for measures of inflammation and glucose metabolism, we are seeing an accelerated aging process that could contribute to progressive neuropathy," said Green. (Science Daily)
Fraternity honors friend left blind by rare disease Apr 16, 2010
What: Beach soccer tournament to raise money for Lebers hereditary optic neuropathy research ... Jeremy Poincenot was 19 when he was diagnosed with Lebers hereditary optic neuropathy, a rare genetic disorder with no cure or treatment ... Poincenot picked the Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles as the recipient of the events donations to support the hospitals research for Lebers hereditary optic neuropathy. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
More than 252,000 signatures turned in for medical marijuana Apr 15, 2010
Those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, Parkinson's disease, and other serious and terminal illnesses (a full list can be seen at. Creates registry ID cards that allows law enforcement to know who has a legitimate use for the medical marijuana. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Whole-Genome Sequencing and Causes of Disease Apr 1, 2010
NEJM -- Whole-Genome Sequencing in a Patient with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Neuropathy ... Whole-Genome Sequencing in a Patient with Charcot Marie Tooth Neuropathy ... Separate subclinical phenotypes segregated independently with each of the two mutations; heterozygous mutations confer susceptibility to neuropathy, including the carpal tunnel syndrome. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Getting turned on Mar 18, 2010
Mutations in the DENN domain cause humans diseases such as sterility and Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy, yet until now the function of this common module has been unknown. The DENN domain is evolutionarily ancient and bioinformatics studies suggest that it is present in all eukaryotic, or multi-compartmental cells, indicating that the DENN domain has mediated crucial functions throughout evolution. (EurekAlert!)
NYT: Decoded genome gives hope in fighting ills Mar 11, 2010
In one case, Richard A. Gibbs of the Baylor College of Medicine has sequenced the whole genome of his colleague Dr. James R. Lupski, a prominent medical geneticist who has a nerve disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy. In the second, Leroy Hood and David J. Galas of the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle have decoded the genomes of two children with two rare genetic diseases, and their parents. (MSNBC -- Health)
A Man with Peripheral Neuropathy and Ascites Mar 11, 2010
NEJM -- Case 7-2010 -- A 49-Year-Old Man with Peripheral Neuropathy and Ascites ... Case 7-2010 A 49-Year-Old Man with Peripheral Neuropathy and Ascites ... Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Denture cream suspected culprit in woman's debilitating disorder Feb 9, 2010
"I think a lot of people out there have neuropathy and don't know it could be connected to their dentures." An estimated 35 million Americans use adhesives to secure their dentures, and most have no health problems associated with the creams ... Gilley developed neuropathy, which causes numbness and pain ... "That would be so great to live life again the way I used to." NEUROPATHY The disorder usually affects the hands and feet. (Montana Standard, MT)
N.J. Marijuana Law Overlooks Many in Pain Jan 19, 2010
But only about a dozen specific qualify and O'Brien's neuropathy is not among them. Legislators balked at broadening the law over the objections of advocates who say the measure shortchanges those who have legitimate medical claims. (ABC News)
Fundraiser to benefit Hannah's Hope Fund Jan 16, 2010
The young Shenendehowa kindergartner suffers from GAN, Giant Axonal Neuropathy. It is an extremely rare neurological disorder that is slowly taking away Hannah's ability to walk, speak and swallow. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Rep. Steve Cohen Headlines Pot Conference Jan 15, 2010
I suffered for years with chronic pain in my legs and feet as a result of diabetic neuropathy and I was taking handsfull of pain pills that did little to help. Then a fr 000016F6 iend suggested marijuana. (CBS News -- US)
How to Boost Opioid Analgesia Jan 15, 2010
Pentoxifylline (Trental) is used to treat intermittent claudication and other problems with circulation, but also for pain, especially neuropathy. It increases the efficacy of opioids and reduces tolerance. (Suite101.com)
Delays as heavy snowfall returns Jan 13, 2010
i have been affected by this snow bad weather im housebound with diabetes heart disease and neuropathy in my legs and cannot get out for basic foods waiting for a delivery from wiltshire farm foods but i cannot see them coming this wednesday as more snow as fallen no gritters where i live side streets are very poor. back in the last decade we was never left like this ,no help around this area. (BBC News -- UK)
Nature Genetics Jan 10, 2010
TRPV4 and neuropathy. Three groups report that mutations in TRPV4 cause multiple distinct neuropathies, including distal spinal muscular atrophy, scapuloperoneal spinal muscular atrophy and hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy type IIC (also called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease). (Nature News Service)
Combo Pill an Option for Diabetes-Related Nerve Pain Jan 10, 2010
In general, gabapentin is regarded as a first-line therapy for "diabetic neuropathy" -- a painful condition that causes a range of symptoms from a tingling sensation or numbness in the toes and fingers to paralysis, lead researcher Dr. Bong Yun Cha, from the Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, told Reuters Health. In the current study, Cha and colleagues compared gabapentin with the tramadol/acetaminophen (TA) combination pill in adults with painful diabetic neuropathy in the lower extremities... (MEDLINEplus)
Taxol Boosts Odds of Chronic Pain Jan 10, 2010
Those who experienced chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy during their treatment with Taxol were three times more likely to eventually be diagnosed with chronic neuropathic pain ... In certain cases, patients and doctors should review the risks and benefits for continuing treatment with Taxol if a patient is likely to experience worsening neuropathy, the study authors added. (MEDLINEplus)
Nerve Stimulation Ineffective for Low Back Pain Jan 10, 2010
However, the technique can be effective in relieving diabetic nerve pain, also called diabetic neuropathy, the report concludes. About 60 percent of people with diabetes will develop diabetic neuropathy ... According to the new TENS practice guideline -- issued by the American Academy of Neurology and published in the academy's journal Neurology -- TENS is "ineffective" for the treatment of chronic low back pain but is "probably effective" in reducing pain from diabetic neuropathy. (MEDLINEplus)
U.S. Sued Over Dropping of Benefits for Disabled Jan 10, 2010
The suit's plaintiffs include Eshetu Meri, 51, of Fairfax, a blind man who escaped from Ethiopia, where he was targeted for advocating democracy; Tasim Mandija, 80, of Philadelphia, a native of Albania who suffers from prostate cancer and neuropathy; and Rouzbeh Aliaghaei, 17, an Iranian who suffers from a rare genetic disorder that resulted in autism, seizures, mental retardation and an enlarged head. He came to the United States in 1998 when his parents escaped political persecution. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
Woman returns from stem-cell therapy in China Jan 10, 2010
Just two other patients with Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy have undergone treatments at the hospital. And in the United States stem-cell therapy overall is limited to clinical trials. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Health Care Reform: How It Will Affect You Jan 10, 2010
Scroll Left Scroll Right. com: Seven Ways the Shape of the Health Bill Can Influence Your Finances. (CBS News -- Evening News)
