FDA to Review Capsaicin Patch for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
The FDA has a supplemental New Drug Application for capsaicin 8% patch for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Diabetes
Systolic Blood Pressure, LDL Linked to Peripheral Neuropathy Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
Higher systolic blood pressure and decreased low-density lipoprotein are associated with increased risk for peripheral neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Variability in Sleep Duration May Affect Blood Glucose Control in Diabetes
Sleep may be an important modifiable factor in disease management in patients with type 2 diabetes, especially variation in sleep duration.
Essential Steps to Implementing Guidelines for Cognitive Dysfunction in Diabetes
Evidence to date suggests that the risk for all-cause dementia is 40% to 60% higher in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Association for Diabetes, Stroke Risk Varies by Age, Race, Sex
The magnitude of the association of diabetes with stroke risk varies by age, race, and sex.
Perineural Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Peripheral Neuropathy Pain
Perineural injection of platelet-rich plasma may improve pain and numbness associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and enhance peripheral nerve function.
Hyperglycemia May Worsen Outcomes of Intravenous Thrombolysis in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
Hyperglycemia on admission is associated with worse clinical outcomes in patients with and without diabetes following intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke.
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Associated With Increased Health Care Costs
Researchers found a substantial cohort of adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the United States with high financial and social costs.
Group Acupuncture May Be Beneficial for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Group acupuncture may alleviate pain and improve quality of life in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy.
Late-Life Diabetes Status Tied to New Cognitive Impairment
Diabetes, poor glycemic control, and longer diabetes duration are associated with worse cognitive outcomes in older adults.
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