Stricken QPP workers now 18 Apr 18, 2008
He and peripheral nerve disorder specialist Dr. P. James B. Dyck have thus far evaluated and diagnosed 18 individuals, all of whom have shown abnormalities across neurological and antibody tests, as well as varying levels of symptoms, such as pain, fatigue and weakness. In Austin, all diagnosed worked at Quality Pork Processors, which up until December used air compressors at a head table, where workers extract brains from slaughtered pigs. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension Feb 7, 2008
Address reprint requests to Dr. Freeman at the Center for Autonomic and Peripheral Nerve Disorders, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 1 Deaconess Rd., Boston, MA 02215, or at rfreeman@bidmc. harvard. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Vascular Biologists Make A Significant Discovery In Neurobiology Dec 1, 2007
30, 2007) Researchers investigating blood vessels at Barts and The London School of Medicine have hit upon a new discovery in neurobiology that could have implications for patients experiencing peripheral nerve disorders ... The findings of the study also indicated that in nerves from patients with particular peripheral nerve disorders the expression of JAM-C was defective ... The study also potentially provides insight into the causes of some peripheral nerve disorders and presents a strong... (Science Daily)
Sticky Molecule May Hold Key to Nerve Disorders Dec 1, 2007
The team also found that nerves of patients with certain peripheral nerve disorders had defective JAM-C. ... There are more than 100 kinds of peripheral nerve disorders affecting approximately one in 20 people. (MEDLINEplus)
Neurological practice relocates, changes name Nov 16, 2007
Vanguard Brain & Spine Specialists has eight neurosurgeons and offers surgical and nonsurgical treatment for cranial, spinal and peripheral nerve disorders. Related Industry News. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Fast learner was fleet on his feet and his skateboard Nov 16, 2007
Diabetic neuropathy, a peripheral nerve disorder, can cause weakness and pain in the feet and legs and their muscles. This was particularly troublesome for Mr. Holtzclaw, No. 44 at Chowchilla High, known for his speed. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Smoked Cannabis Reduces Foot Pain Associated With HIV In Placebo Trial Feb 14, 2007
The study, published in the February 13 issue of the journal "Neurology," looked at 50 HIV patients with HIV-associated sensory neuropathy, a painful and often debilitating condition that is the most common peripheral nerve disorder that occurs as a complication of HIV infection. Occurring usually in the feet and characterized at times by tingling, numbness, the sensation of pins and needles, burning, and sharp intense pain, severe peripheral neuropathy can make walking or standing difficult. (Science Daily)
