Nerve Volumes Predict Surgical Outcome in Patients With Trigeminal Neuralgia
Larger contralateral trigeminal nerve and hippocampus volumes are predictive of early nonresponse to surgical treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
Neuropathic Pain
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.
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.
Prevalence of HIV-Associated Distal Sensory Peripheral Neuropathy in Resource-Limited Settings
Although the prevalence of distal sensory peripheral neuropathy decreased following initiation of cART in people living with in resource-limiting settings, better strategies are needed.
The Clinicopathologic Features of Amphiphysin-IgG Autoimmune Neuropathy
Amphiphysin-IgG-mediated autoimmunity is an important clinical entity characterized by neuropathy.
Optimizing Intrathecal Drug Therapy for Neuropathic Pain
When traditional oral analgesics no longer control pain, some physicians are turning to alternative drug delivery methods that provide pain relief while avoiding systemic adverse effects.
Reviewing the Efficacy of Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain
There is limited evidence supporting the efficacy of cannabis for refractory chronic pain, including chronic neuropathic pain.
High LDL-C Not Causally Linked to Risk for Retinopathy and Neuropathy
Investigators analyzed whether high LDL-C causally relates to risk for retinopathy, neuropathy, chronic kidney disease, and peripheral artery disease in the general population.
CB2 Receptor Agonist Effective for Neuropathic Pain in Preclinical Studies
CNTX-6016, a highly-selective cannabinoid receptor type 2 agonist, was found to provide adequate analgesia in preclinical models of neuropathic pain.
Benefit of Prompt Corticosteroid Use in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Neuropathy
Recognition of the wide phenotype spectrum in immune checkpoint inhibitor-related neuropathy and prompt management with corticosteroids may lead to favorable outcomes.
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