Thursday, 1 November 2012

Nabilone Offers Hope To Diabetics With Neuropathic Pain

A study from the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute shows there is evidence to support a new drug therapy called nabilone to treat diabetic neuropathy, or nerve pain. Researchers enrolled 60 patients with diabetic neuropathy in a 12-week placebo controlled clinical study. At the end of the study, patients reported less pain and an improvement in sleep and anxiety when taking nabilone as compared to the placebo. "This is a good option to help treat nerve pain due to diabetes, with very few side effects," says Dr. Cory Toth, a neurologist and the study's lead researcher... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..





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5 comments:

  1. neuropathy equipment is must, Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy are susceptible for foot ulcers and severe pain in the foot region due to lack of oxygen supply and blood circulation.

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  2. There are several advanced diagnostic tools available to check and judge the vulnerability of the patient such as Biothesiometer, ABI Vascular Doppler, Monofilament kit, neuropathy equipment etc and this equipment is being manufactured and distributed by some of the leading Diabetic foot care companies.

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  3. Commonly used agents, including the recently approved duloxetine and pregabalin, are reviewed, and their effective dose ranges, titration schemes, contraindications, and recommended monitoring are discussed, so neuropathy equipment is must.

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  4. The diagnosis, prevention, and management of painful diabetic neuropathy. This condition can be difficult to treat, which frustrates both providers and patients, so neuropathy equipment is must.

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  5. Painful diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes and can affect many aspects of life and severely limit patients' daily functions, so neuropathy equipment is must.

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