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Text hiding to spacing. May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Centocor Ortho Biotech Products, L.P. today announced that data related to several compounds will be presented at the 45th American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla. (PR Newswire)
AMT Receives EMEA Orphan Drug Designation for Acute Intermittent Porphyria May 28, 2009
AMT has demonstrated that its product, AMT-021, results in normalization of the PBGD protein in an animal model of AIP. In this model, the therapy completely prevented the occurrence of attacks and significantly ameliorated the neuropathy that develops in untreated mice. AMT-021 is intended to provide long-term normalization of the PBGD protein in order to prevent acute porphyric attacks and their complications. (PR Newswire)
A new mouse model provides insight into genetic neurological disorders May 26, 2009
By strategically altering a protein-making molecule, a mouse was made with symptoms similar to the nervous system diseases, Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and hereditary motor neuropathy (HMN) ... The report titled 'An ENU-induced mutation in mouse glycyl tRNA synthetase (Gars) causes peripheral sensory and motor phenotypes creating a model of Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 2D peripheral neuropathy' was written by Francesca Achilli, Virginie Bros Facer, Hazel Williams, Gareth Banks, Mona AlQatari, Ruth... (EurekAlert!)
Hot chili cream will help ease chigger itch May 26, 2009
It is frequently used for arthritis pain or to ease neuropathy (nerve pain). Thanks for sharing this unique approach for itchy chigger bites. (Athens Banner-Herald)
High Blood Fats Tied to Diabetic Nerve Loss May 23, 2009
Triglycerides better predictor of neuropathy than blood glucose levels, study suggests ... THURSDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetes patients with elevated levels of triglyceride fats are at increased risk of developing a serious complication called neuropathy -- the loss or damage of nerves that results in numbness, tingling and pain in the hands, arms, legs and feet, researchers say ... They noted a simple blood test for triglycerides can help doctors identify patients most at risk for... (MEDLINEplus)
Menopause: Agent Provides Treatment Option For Women With Hot Flashes May 23, 2009
This drug is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy and for shingles; anecdotal evidence suggested that menopausal women who used it had a reduction in hot flashes, Dr. Loprinzi says. Multiple placebo-controlled studies have since demonstrated that this drug decreases hot flashes. (Science Daily)
Triglycerides implicated in diabetes nerve loss May 19, 2009
To stall progress of neuropathy, doctors should monitor levels of an easily measured blood fat as closely as they do blood sugar, study suggests ... A common blood test for triglycerides a well-known cardiovascular disease risk factor may also for the first time allow doctors to predict which patients with diabetes are more likely to develop the serious, common complication of neuropathy ... In a study now online in the journal Diabetes, University of Michigan and Wayne State University... (EurekAlert!)
Around the Region May 18, 2009
NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP ... Info: The Modesto Neuropathy Support Group will have a guest speaker to discuss available resources from a local medical library. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Evening Primrose Oil May 16, 2009
Small studies did show that this herbal supplement might be useful for the treatment of eczema, diabetes, and diabetic neuropathy. More studies are necessary to determine evening primrose oil's effectiveness as treatment in all these conditions. (Suite101.com)
Iron deficit can cause restless legs May 15, 2009
Common causes of RLS are iron deficiency, kidney dysfunction, diabetes, pregnancy and neuropathy, so get a fasting blood sugar and iron test. If you start iron pills due to ferritin levels below 50, check levels every three months to prevent iron overload and stop pills at a level of 50 or iron saturations above 50 percent. (Honolulu Advertiser)
JCH hosts diabetes support group May 15, 2009
Neuropathy or nerve damage can be found in all parts of the body but can strongly affect the smallest nerves including those in the eyes, kidney and bladder, in addition to those found farthest from the heart like the fingers and the toes. Many urological problems we used to tolerate because we didn t want to talk about are now treatable. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
First-Time National Poll Confirms Neuropathy Hits Millions in Their Prime May 14, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/The Neuropathy Association) NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES. Data shows 82% of patients have neuropathy onset during their 30s-60s ... NEW YORK, May 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new national Neuropathy Association poll of peripheral neuropathy patients finds that the majority of respondents had their neurological disease begin during their prime adult years, with 82% experiencing neuropathy's onset between the ages of 30-69. (PR Newswire)
UCB's CIMZIA(R) (certolizumab pegol) Approved by the U.S. FDA for Adult Patients Suffering From Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis May 14, 2009
Rare cases of neurological disorders, including seizure disorder, optic neuritis, and peripheral neuropathy have been reported in patients treated with CIMZIA; the causal relationship to CIMZIA remains unclear. Exercise caution in considering the use of CIMZIA in patients with these disorders. (PR Newswire)
BIOCOM's 4th Annual DeviceFest Honors Companies May 13, 2009
"The Far Out" award went to CVAC Systems, Inc for its unique capsule device focused on the application of its Cyclic Variations in Altitude Conditioning process to treat diseases and disorders associated with aging, including insulin resistance, diabetes, neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's and declining testosterone levels. Flexiciser received the "Life Changing" award for its device designed to improve movement to individuals who are unable to maintain the body's movement through... (PR Newswire)
Eleanor M. Dio May 8, 2009
Memorials may be made to The Neuropathy Association, General Post Office, PO Box 26226, New York, NY 10087-6226; Alzheimer s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Driver, Clarksburg, MD 20871; or donor s choice. Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 361-552-2988. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Neuropathy treatment has promise May 6, 2009
Q You recently published a column about anodyne therapy for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy ... I have watched the marked improvements of patients with neuropathy ... Being exposed to this therapy on a frequent basis and being able to talk to the neuropathy sufferers who have benefited make your letter a great testament to this therapy. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Medical Qigong, Chinese Medicine Wi... May 3, 2009
MQT is prescribed very frequently to cancer patients as it helps to reverse nausea, hair-loss and neuropathy (damage to nerves) caused radiation and chemotherapy. The benefits of MQT include no-drugs, no-needles, a relaxing session and no side-effects. (Suite101.com)
Diabetes and Sexual Side Effects May 3, 2009
Diabetes can affect sexual health due to neuropathy, chronic infections and other diabetic-related conditions ... Neuropathy (nerve damage) as well as low blood flow in genital area blocks the neural impulses needed to achieve both. (Suite101.com)
NeurogesX to Hold Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2009 Financial Results May 1, 2009
Its initial focus is on chronic peripheral neuropathic pain, including postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), painful HIV-distal sensory polyneuropathy (HIV-DSP) and painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN). NeurogesX' late stage product portfolio is led by its product candidate Qutenza, a dermal patch designed to manage pain associated with peripheral neuropathic pain conditions. (PR Newswire)
Gene Therapy Improves Diabetic Neuropathy in Study May 1, 2009 Delray Beach group helps celiacs who can't eat real bread, can't afford substitutes Apr 20, 2009 Scientists find 'pleasure nerves' Apr 13, 2009 Shortage of pain-relief drug hits region Apr 13, 2009 Simple Bedside Test Improves Diagnosis Of Chronic Back Pain, Could Guide Treatment Apr 13, 2009 Bad Mix Of Bacterial Remnants And Genetics Leads To Arthritis Apr 8, 2009 • The guy pushing the shopping cart is our problem Apr 5, 2009 Jimmy's friends Mar 29, 2009 "Electric Socks" for Neuropathy?? Mar 28, 2009 SUPPORT GROUPS Mar 24, 2009 NeurogesX to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2008 Financial Results and European Regulatory Update Mar 20, 2009 > The Pitch: CVAC puts pressure on physical disorders Mar 19, 2009 JumpStart and Case Technology Ventures Invest in Neuros Medical Mar 17, 2009 Blocking protein may help ease painful nerve condition Mar 16, 2009 Diabetes, Parkinson's can lead to gastroparesis Mar 16, 2009 CATCHING UP WITH: Thor Swanson Mar 16, 2009 Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Mar 12, 2009 Rants and Raves Mar 11, 2009 Memorial Medical Center welcomes neurologist Mar 9, 2009 Lions Hear About Foot Care Feb 28, 2009 Molecular Motors In Cells Work Together, Study Shows Feb 26, 2009 U.S. Sued Over Dropping of Benefits for Disabled Feb 26, 2009 New Mexico Adds 7 Conditions To Medical Marijuana Coverage Feb 18, 2009 The ABCs of Vitamins: Are They Worth Taking? Feb 18, 2009 Built-in Volume Control Helps Protect Auditory Nerve Against Loud Sounds Feb 18, 2009 JCI online early table of contents: Feb. 16, 2009 Feb 17, 2009 Phase 1 Trial of Quadramet in Combination with Velcade Shows Positive Results Feb 12, 2009 Army Archerd Feb 10, 2009 Whiff of change in U.S. medical marijuana policy Feb 8, 2009 Doctors Issue New Neuropathy Test Guidelines Feb 7, 2009
WEDNESDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) -- Gene therapy shows promise in treating diabetic polyneuropathy, a disorder that commonly affects diabetics who've had the disease for many years, a new study finds. Researchers in Boston found that intramuscular injections of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene may help patients with diabetic polyneuropathy ... Loss of sensation and pain in the legs and feet, weakness, and balance problems are among the symptoms associated with diabetic... (MEDLINEplus)
NeurogesX Presents Two Posters at 61st Annual American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting Apr 30, 2009
These posters, titled "Neurologic Safety of Treatment with NGX-4010, a High-Concentration Capsaicin Patch, in Patients with Postherpetic Neuralgia" and "Impact of Postherpetic Neuralgia and Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy on Health Care Costs," summarized the results of two sets of analyses ... "Impact of Postherpetic Neuralgia and Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy on Health Care Costs," presented by Christopher J. Panarites, Ph ... D. of NeurogesX, identified patterns of health care... (PR Newswire)
While the classic symptoms include diarrhea, weight loss and edema, other patients may present with constipation, anemia, bone pain or bone loss, chronic fatigue, skin problems, abnormal liver chemistries, dental enamel defects and neurological symptoms such as peripheral neuropathy, ataxia or seizures. Some patients with celiac disease are truly asymptomatic or have symptoms related to an associated autoimmune problem. (The Palm Beach Post)
Neuropathy, where the peripheral nervous system is damaged, can be very painful and sometimes the messaging system goes wrong a people feel pain even when there is no cause. Hairy skin. (BBC News -- Science)
Pain can be debilitating, as an 80-year-old Washington County woman who has spent the past 10 years suffering from serious leg neuropathy can attest ... The Peters woman with neuropathy said her doctor prescribed Percocet and a new opioid pain reliever known as Opana to replace her oxycodone. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Some patients had neuropathy associated with diabetes or shingles, and others had low back pain with or without evidence of spinal nerve root damage. These participants received an extensive medical history and physical examination, including 23 simple tests that could be conducted at the bedside or in an office visit. (Science Daily)
This may also be an important advance in the understanding and treatment of Blau Syndrome, a rare genetic disease characterized by granulomatous arthritis (arthritis caused by bacteria), uveitis (inflammation in the middle layer of the eye), skin rash and cranial neuropathy (a disorder affecting nerves that control sight, eye movement, hearing, and taste). "Now that we know that bacterial products can activate this NOD2 pathway and that this signal contributes to arthritis," said John Wherry,... (Science Daily)
Forty-eight-year-old James Lee, homeless for eight years, suffers from Parkinson's disease and neuropathy - a neurological condition that causes numbness in the fingers and toes. Compoun-ding Lee's woes, he got frostbite last winter in the derelict school bus in which he sleeps, making it even harder for him to get around. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Lee has been homeless for eight years after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and neuropathy. "It hit me all at the same time," he said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
"Electric Socks" for Neuropathy ... "Electric Socks" for Neuropathy ... March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Med Tech, Inc. (Pink Sheets: RBRM) today released their newest innovation "Electric Socks" for the treatment of Neuropathy (). (PR Newswire)
-Peripheral neuropathy support group meets third Wednesday of every month except January, February and March, from 3 to 5 p.m., Springhill Retirement Center, 2323 Edinboro Road. Call 866-9355. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Its initial focus is on chronic peripheral neuropathic pain, including postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), painful HIV-distal sensory polyneuropathy (HIV-DSP) and painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN). NeurogesX' late stage product portfolio is led by its product candidate Qutenza, a dermal patch designed to manage pain associated with peripheral neuropathic pain conditions, that the Company believes offers significant advantages over other pain therapies. (PR Newswire)
PARTNERSHIPS, COLLABORATIONS, AFFILIATIONS: Stanford Center on Longevity and the Veterans Administration on a Palo Alto diabetic neuropathy treatment pilot study. A clinical research agreement is in process with the University of California, San Diego. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
The Company's platform technology, Nerve Block, provides patients with elimination of chronic pain and spasticity in a variety of applications including neuroma/residual limb pain with potential applications in cancer pain, diabetic neuropathy, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. About. (PR Newswire)
March 13, 2009 Scientists have identified the first gene that pulls the plug on ailing nerve cell branches from within the nerve cell, possibly helping to trigger the painful condition known as neuropathy ... Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis showed that blocking the dual leucine zipper kinase (DLK) gene inhibits degeneration of ailing nerve cell branches, possibly preventing neuropathy ... "Neuropathy can become so extraordinarily painful that some patients... (EurekAlert!)
This is why diabetes is also one of the leading causes of neuropathy (numbness, burning and tingling due to nerve damage) of the hands and feet. If left untreated or poorly controlled, the damage can become more severe. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Playing tennis has become more of a chore since a herniated disc he suffered in Africa has left him with permanent sciatic neuropathy in his left foot, but he can live with that. Tennis hasn t been his identity for years. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Volume 360:1113-1124. Young H. Kwon, M.D., Ph. (New England Journal of Medicine)
I am 75 years old and have neuropathy in both feet and can barely walk without my cane. Please turn it in at Wal-Mart customer service. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Board-certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, vascular neurology and also as an independent medical examiner, Dr. Meisel said, Neurology is fascinating because it is truly a field of solving mysteries. You are looking for clues and utilizing your knowledge and experience along with technology to help diagnose a patient, which is comparable to solving their mystery. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
The speaker said Micro Vasular Therapy, a pulsating electromagnetic field therapy, may be useful in diminishing neuropathy, healing wounds, reducing sprain strain and relieving pain. Wright said that Bartow Regional Medical Center was the first hospital in Polk County to offer wound care. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
A greater understanding of cell motility and the ways in which cells move cargo within cells could eventually lead to therapies for neurodegenerative disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease), diabetic neuropathy, and Usher syndrome, a progressive loss of hearing and vision. Neurodegenerative diseases can be caused by defects in the transport processes within neural cells. (Science Daily)
The suit's plaintiffs include Eshetu Meri, 51, of Fairfax, a blind man who escaped from Ethiopia, where he was targeted for advocating democracy; Tasim Mandija, 80, of Philadelphia, a native of Albania who suffers from prostate cancer and neuropathy; and Rouzbeh Aliaghaei, 17, an Iranian who suffers from a rare genetic disorder that resulted in autism, seizures, mental retardation and an enlarged head. He came to the United States in 1998 when his parents escaped political persecution. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
Patients can apply if they have painful peripheral neuropathy, intractable nausea or vomiting, hepatitis C infection if thats also receiving antiviral treatment. Other conditions include severe anorexia, Crohns disease, post-traumatic stress disorder and amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrigs disease. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Siegel said a lack of vitamin B12 can cause peripheral neuropathy, stroke or anemia, yet it can easily be replaced by an injection. You ve got to keep a check on your B12 levels, you can be tested, Siegel said. (Fox News)
(June 26, 2003) UC Irvine neurologist Arnold Starr has pinpointed one of the causes of auditory neuropathy, a hearing disorder that prevents sound from reaching the brain in the normal. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Damage to nerves in the tissues, a medical condition known as neuropathy, can cause extremely debilitating pain ... Similar hidden binding sites on GM1 were identified for human GM1-specific antibodies providing a potential explanation as to why the ability of GM1-specific antibodies to cause neuropathy has been so hotly debated. (EurekAlert!)
Dr. Berenson reports, "By using less Velcade than in previous studies along with Quadramet, responses were observed even among patients who were failing Velcade-based therapy. Some patients achieved complete responses with this novel combination treatment in this Phase 1 study. Patients were given 4 doses of Velcade every 8 weeks instead of the standard 4 doses every 3 weeks, and we observed much less peripheral neuropathy with this less intensive schedule. Overall this was a very well tolerated... (PR Newswire)
Mother Dolores sounded stronger than in the past several years during which she's suffered from neuropathy. "I think I've beaten it," she said happily. (Variety)
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THURSDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A combination of blood tests and other specialized assessments seems to be most effective in finding the cause of a common nerve problem called neuropathy, according to new guidelines issued by the American Academy of Neurology. Neuropathy, which affects one in 50 people in the general population and one in 12 people older than 55, usually causes numbness, tingling or pain that often starts in the feet and moves to the hands ... Diabetes is the most common... (MEDLINEplus)
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