Effect of tai chi exercise combined with mental imagery theory in improving balance in a diabetic and elderly population - Alsubiheen A, Petrofsky J, Daher N, Lohman E, Balbas E.
BACKGROUND One of the effects of diabetes mellitus (DM), peripheral neuropathy, affects the sensation in the feet and can increase the chance of falling. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of Tai Chi (TC) training combined wi... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - October 14, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Brain discovery may lead to new treatments for peripheral neuropathy
A discovery about the molecular mechanisms that control pain signals to a region of the brain promises to open new research avenues for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 12, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pain / Anesthetics Source Type: news
Metformin Link to Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Neuropathy in DiabetesMetformin Link to Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Neuropathy in Diabetes
Researchers link 4 years of metformin use to a net worsening of peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes, even after accounting for improvements from HbA1c lowering. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - September 25, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Metformin Link to Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Neuropathy, in DiabetesMetformin Link to Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Neuropathy, in Diabetes
Researchers link 4 years of metformin use to a net worsening of peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes, even after accounting for improvements from HbA1c lowering. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - September 25, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Balance impairments and neuromuscular changes in breast cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy - Kneis S, Wehrle A, Freyler K, Lehmann K, Rudolphi B, Hildenbrand B, Bartsch HH, Bertz H, Gollhofer A, Ritzmann R.
OBJECTIVE: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect of cancer treatment. Resulting sensory and motor dysfunctions often lead to functional impairments like gait or balance disorders. As the underlying neuromuscular mechanis... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - September 19, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Gait efficiency on an uneven surface is associated with falls and injury in older subjects with a spectrum of lower limb neuromuscular function: a prospective study - Zurales K, Demott TK, Kim H, Allet L, Ashton-Miller JA, Richardson JK.
The objective of this study was to determine which gait measures on smooth and uneven surfaces predict falls and fall-related injuries in older subjects with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. DESIGN: Twenty-seven subjects (12 women) with a... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - September 9, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Relief gets rights from Merck to develop atexakin alfa for peripheral neuropathies treatment
Swiss start-up company Relief Therapeutics has entered an in-licensing agreement from Merck Serono to secure exclusive rights to develop and commercialise atexakin alfa, a human recombinant version of interleukin-6. (Source: Pharmaceutical Technology)
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - September 7, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Impact of diabetic complications on balance and falls: contribution of the vestibular system - D'Silva LJ, Lin J, Staecker H, Whitney SL, Kluding PM.
Diabetes causes many complications, of which retinopathy and peripheral neuropathy are well understood as contributing to gait instability and falls. A less understood complication of diabetes is the effect on the vestibular system. The vestibular system c... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - August 16, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Calmangafodipir May Reduce Chemo-Induced NeuropathyCalmangafodipir May Reduce Chemo-Induced Neuropathy
In colorectal cancer patients treated with the FOLFOX regimen, calmangafodipir reduced the incidence of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Inhaled cannabis shown effective for diabetic neuropathy pain
Inhaled cannabis reduces diabetic neuropathy and the analgesic effect is dose-dependent, new research suggests. Researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind study evaluating 16 subjects to assess the efficacy and tolerability of inhaled cannabis for treating pain caused by diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 20, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Harrison Chiropractic Announces New Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment
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Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - July 6, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Health Tip: If You Have Peripheral Neuropathy
Title: Health Tip: If You Have Peripheral NeuropathyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/9/2015 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General)
Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General - June 9, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Low Vitamin D Levels Common in Painful Diabetic NeuropathyLow Vitamin D Levels Common in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Results from a study of 45 people suggest that low vitamin D levels may play a role in the pathogenesis of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy and that vitamin D supplementation could lead to improvement. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - June 7, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Cedric The Entertainer Urges Americans To 'Step On Up' With Diabetic Nerve Pain Awareness
Comedian Cedric the Entertainer is encouraging Americans to learn about diabetic nerve pain through his new health initiative, “Step on Up.”
The partnership, which was developed by Pfizer and the American Diabetes Association, aims to increase awareness about the nerve pain that can be a complication of diabetes and cause a burning, shooting pain in the feet or hands.
During an interview with The Huffington Post, the St. Louis native noted his father's experience with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, as well as the startling fact that African-American adults are 70 percent more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes tha...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 5, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Longitudinal patient-oriented outcomes in neuropathy: importance of early detection and falls - Callaghan B, Kerber K, Langa KM, Banerjee M, Rodgers A, McCammon R, Burke J, Feldman E.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate longitudinal patient-oriented outcomes in peripheral neuropathy over a 14-year time period including time before and after diagnosis. METHODS: The 1996-2007 Health and Retirement Study (HRS)-Medicare Claims linked database id... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - May 30, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
