Tag: Nerve Disorders
AAN: Neuromodulation Therapy Gives Relief From Hand Tremor
Non-invasive neuromodulation therapy using a custom stimulation pattern safe for essential tremor
New Tool Measures Impact of Brachial Plexus Injury
Questionnaire measures physical, psychological effects; valid based on comparison with other tools
Ablation Successful for Trigeminal Neuralgia in Pregnancy
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of trigeminal ganglion may be performed after 13 weeks
Patients With Polyneuropathy More Often Receive Opioids
No functional status markers improve with long-term opioid use, but adverse outcomes more common
Beetroot Juice Can Reduce Central Sympathetic Outflow
Dietary nitrate supplementation with beetroot juice tied to lower sympathetic outflow at rest, with exercise
Review: Several Classes of Drugs Treat Pain of Diabetic Neuropathy
Longer-term assessments of outcomes needed, researchers say
Neurofeedback Aids in Reducing Chemo-Related Nerve Damage
Clinically and statistically significant reductions in peripheral neuropathy seen following neurofeedback
Poor Knowledge of Charcot Neuroarthropathy Reported
Clinicians with better knowledge of CN more likely to provide correct initial management
Link Found Between Surgery and Development of Guillain-Barré
History of autoimmune disease or malignancy may predispose some patients
Occipital Nerve Stimulation Effective for Chronic Migraine
Single-center study involving 20 patients shows reduction in number of headache days
