Cryotherapy May Prevent Chemo - Induced Neuropathy
Breast cancer patients on paclitaxel had lower incidence of peripheral neuropathy with cryotherapy (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - October 20, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gynecology, Nursing, Oncology, Journal, Source Type: news
Cooling Mitts, Socks May Ease a Major Chemo Side Effect
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2017 -- Many cancer drugs can cause debilitating nerve damage as a side effect. But a small study suggests that simple cold wraps to the hands and feet might prevent it.
The side effect, known as peripheral neuropathy, damages... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 18, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Frozen Gloves, Socks Reduce CIPN in Patients With Breast Cancer Frozen Gloves, Socks Reduce CIPN in Patients With Breast Cancer
Cryotherapy delivered to the hands and feet during weekly paclitaxel chemotherapy significantly reduces the incidence of peripheral neuropathy in patients with breast cancer.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Discovery of peripheral neuropathy cause suggests potential preventive measures
(Dana-Farber Cancer Institute) In discovering how certain chemotherapy drugs cause the nerve damage known as peripheral neuropathy, researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have found a potential approach to preventing this common and troublesome side effect of cancer treatment. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - October 11, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Dog bites and diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a dangerous combination - Mensa M, Cubitt JJ, Javed M, Bragg T.
All animal bites have the potential to cause significant infection. In the UK, dogs are the most common source of bites. Incidence of hospital attendances attributable to dog bites has risen over the last decade. Patient groups at particular risk of bites ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 28, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Multivitamin Use May Cut Risk of Chemo - Induced Neuropathy
Use before breast cancer diagnosis tied to reduced symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - September 13, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Nursing, Oncology, Pharmacy, Anesthesiology & Pain, Journal, Source Type: news
Maine Technology Institute funds MDI Biological Laboratory scientist
(Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory) The Maine Technology Institute has awarded a grant to Sandra Rieger, Ph.D., of the MDI Biological Laboratory to study peripheral neuropathy. The grant will allow Rieger to collaborate with scientists from the University of New England (UNE) in Biddeford, Maine, to ascertain if compounds she previously identified as preventing or somewhat reversing peripheral neuropathy in zebrafish are also effective in rats. The research is an important step in moving the compounds into human clinical studies. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 12, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Diabetic neuropathy and gait: a review - Alam U, Riley DR, Jugdey RS, Azmi S, Rajbhandari S, D'Ao ût K, Malik RA.
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a major sequela of diabetes mellitus and may have a detrimental effect on the gait of people with this complication. DPN causes a disruption in the body's sensorimotor system and is believed to affect up to 50% of pa... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 8, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Clinical measures of balance in people with type two diabetes: a systematic literature review - Dixon CJ, Knight T, Binns E, Ihaka B, O'Brien D.
Approximately 422 million people have diabetes mellitus worldwide, with the majority diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The complications of diabetes mellitus include diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and retinopathy, both of which can lead... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 8, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Neuropathy After Breast Cancer Chemo Can Last For Years Neuropathy After Breast Cancer Chemo Can Last For Years
Breast cancer patients can have a significantly increased risk for peripheral neuropathy and consequent reduction in quality of life depending on the adjuvant chemotherapy used, warn US researchers.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 1, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
What Is the Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy?
Title: What Is the Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy?Category: Doctor's& Expert's views on SymptomsCreated: 8/4/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/4/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - August 4, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
Peripheral Neuropathy Rates Alarming
Peripheral Neuropathy Rates in Young Diabetes Patients 'Alarming' (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - July 24, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Peripheral Neuropathy Rates in Young Diabetes Patients'Alarming'Peripheral Neuropathy Rates in Young Diabetes Patients'Alarming '
Young people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes have high rates of diabetic peripheral neuropathy associated with modifiable risk factors and poor glycemic control, warn US researchers.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 21, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Vibrometry Helps Screen Young Diabetics for Peripheral Neuropathy Vibrometry Helps Screen Young Diabetics for Peripheral Neuropathy
Children and adolescents who may have diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) can be screened for impaired vibrotactile sense by multi-frequency vibrometry, according to a new study from Sweden.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Surgery May Help in Diabetic Neuropathy With Squeezed Leg Nerves Surgery May Help in Diabetic Neuropathy With Squeezed Leg Nerves
Nerve-decompression surgery in diabetic peripheral neuropathy is considered"unproven" and is not reimbursed, but when these stronger data are published, this may change.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 21, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
