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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.

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.

Normative Values Established for Anorectal Neuropathy Using Novel TAMS

This study provides normative values for the bilateral lumbar and sacral-anorectal MEPs in healthy subject with no age or gender influence on rectal or anal MEP latency.

Onabotulinumtoxin A Investigated in Patients With Neuropathic-Like Dry Eye Without Migraine

BoNT-A showed significant improvements in the frequency and severity of photophobia and eye discomfort.

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.

Investigational Treatment for Guillain-Barré Syndrome Gets Fast Track Status

The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to ANX005 for the treatment of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that can lead to widespread peripheral nerve damage and paralysis.

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.