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Oct 1, 2011
Potential Pruritus Treatments are as Varied as its Causes
The causes of itching, which affects everyone, are exacerbated by age. But there was good news at the Sixth World Congress on Itch held in France. One of the potential… -
Oct 1, 2011
Nutritional Nerve Support
People often question what specific nutrients offer the best support for nerve health…what should they include? What should they avoid? Lynn Toohey, PhD, has compiled data from research to answer… -
Oct 1, 2011
Using Acupuncture for Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Fighting ovarian cancer for over 12 years, Barbara McQuade of Ft. Myers, FL, developed neuropathy in her hands and feet. Neuropathy is common in cancer patients. To give patients some… -
Oct 1, 2011
Blocking Pain – A Long-term Mission for Pharma Research
Developing new pain treatments is proving problematic but researchers gathered at the Visiongain Annual Pain Management conference in London to discuss current challenges in the field. The discussion at the… -
Oct 1, 2011
Cell Therapy for Diabetes Neurovascular Complications: NIH $6.1M Grant Funds New Studies
Emory University School of Medicine has just been granted a $6.1M grant from the NIH to conduct research on re-programming cells taken from bone marrow or peripheral blood of patients… -
Oct 1, 2011
ViroMed Takes One Step Closer to Finding a Cure for Diabetic Neuropathy
Results of a Phase I/II study on a new diabetic neuropathy therapeutic drug were presented at the ‘BIO Korea 2011 Conference & Exhibition’ held in Seoul, Korea. ViroMed announced the… -
Oct 1, 2011
KRN5500 Demonstrated Significant Decrease in the Intensity of Neuropathic Pain in Patients with Cancer
DARA BioSciences, recently awarded fast track designation from the FDA for the development of their new drug for the treatment of neuropathic pain, has just released the results of a… -
Oct 1, 2011
Cancer Patients Could Benefit from Greater Use of Rehabilitation
Kaiser Health just release information about studies which indicate that rehabilitation for cancer patients, during and after chemotherapy treatments, are necessary to regain enough functionality to perform ordinary activities. One…