Almost half of all people with diabetes experience some form of nerve damage, which can develop into a complication known as peripheral neuropathy. What causes this condition, and how do you recognize the symptoms? Listen to leading experts explain.
Keywords: Diabetes, peripheral, neuropathy, nerve, nerve damage, brain, spinal cord, hands, fingers, arms, legs, toes, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, pain, burning, tingling, pins and needles, loss of sensation, anathesia, paresthesia, polyneuropathy, HIV, AIDS, liver disease, kidney disease, shingles, vitamin deficiencies, irritability, mood change, lack of concentration, depression, foot ulcers, joint pain, blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, infection, gangrenous, amputation, glucose, blood sugar, blood tests, nerve conduction study, physical exam, history, exercise.
Treating nerve damage from diabetes requires a two-pronged approach: controlling blood sugar and alleviating the pain caused by peripheral neuropathy. Learn about the latest therapies.
Keywords: Diabetes, peripheral, neuropathy, nerve, nerve damage, brain, spinal cord, hands, fingers, arms, legs, toes, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, pain, burning, tingling, pins and needles, loss of sensation, anathesia, paresthesia, polyneuropathy, HIV, AIDS, liver disease, kidney disease, shingles, vitamin deficiencies, foot ulcers, joint pain, blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, infection, gangrenous, amputation, glucose, blood sugar, hemoglobin A1C, over-the-counter, analgesics, ibuprofen, naproxen, tricyclic antidepressants, amitriptyline, Elavil, desipramine, Norparim, nortriptyline, Pamelor, Aventyl, antiseizure drugs, anticonvulsants, carbamazapine, Tegretol, phenytoin, Dilantin, gabapentin, Neurontin, opiods, duloxetine, Cymbalta, pregabaline, Lyrica, Topical ointments, Lidocaine, Capsaicin, orthotics, wrist supports, socks, shoes, feet
Adherence to medication is important in the treatment of schizophrenia. Listen to experts describe strategies that may help people take their medication as directed.
Keywords: Adherence, compliance, schizophrenia, relapse, long-acting, injectable antipsychotics, risperidone, Risperdal Consta, haloperidol decanoate, Haldol Dec, fluphenazine decanoate, Prolixin Dec.
MS is considered a relapsing/remitting disease, which means its symptoms come and go in waves. But it's important to realize that even when your symptoms aren't acting up, the disease may still be progressing, and that stopping your medication is usually not a good idea. Join our panelists as they discuss the "insidious progression" of MS and various studies that have been done on it.
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Learn about new treatments available for patients with relapsed, indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, as well as potential future treatments.
Keywords: Radioimmunotherapy, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, relapse, Indolent lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, Bexxar, Zevalin, remission, fludarabine, monoclonal antibody, tumor, toxicity, stem cell transplant, cytokines, rituxan, epratuzumab
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