New insights into bioelectronic medicines: A new approach to tackle diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain in clinics

Publication date: Available online 18 January 2019Source: Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & ReviewsAuthor(s): Alok Raghav, Prerna Singh, Jamal AhmadAbstractBioelectronic medicines are a newer way to treat and diagnose the diseases associated with biological systems. All vital organs of the body are innervated, commanding brain to regulate the homeostasis functions. Bioelectronic medicines rely on implications of electrical stimulations or signals associated with the nervous system for real-time treatment. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a most prevalent micro-vascular complication associated with diabetes mellitus. Complex plexus of nerves were affected in this complication with impaired function. Bioelectronic medicines are future hope for effective treatment of DPN.
Source: Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research