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    [an error occurred while processing this directive] Health Support Groups 24 Nov 2005
    Information: Don, (563) 243-5585 or (800) 972-5455. Peripheral Neuropathy. 7-8:30 pm fourth Wednesdays, Larson Center, Genesis, Illini Campus, Silvis, Ill. ...
    - Quad City Times,

    Rescuing Damaged Nerves Nov 22, 2005
    ...damage. There are four main types of neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy affects the nerves in the legs, feet, hands and arms. It ...
    - WOWT,

    Combination of Two Existing Drugs Offers Potential Alternative for ... Nov 22, 2005
    Toxic events were all grade 1 or 2 in severity and manifested predominantly as transient skin rash, fatigue, peripheral neuropathy and constipation. ...
    - DG News

    Research Helps Identify Precursors to Foot Disease in Diabetes ... Nov 11, 2005
    The root of the problem is often a condition known as peripheral neuropathy, which develops when uncontrolled high blood sugar damages the nerves of the legs ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    Ministry of Health supports Diabetes Awareness Nov 21, 2005
    Dr Dawson says, "Foot complications in people with diabetes are a consequence of peripheral neuropathy, peripheral blood vessel disease or a combination of both ...
    - Scoop.co.nz (press release),

    HUGIN NEWS/Actelion and UCB enter into assignment and license ... Nov 16, 2005
    Zavesca® safety information Peripheral neuropathy and tremor has been reported in Type 1 Gaucher patients treated with Zavesca®. ...
    - Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung,

    War accused too sick for extradition: family Nov 20, 2005
    Specialists will outline the heart attack survivor's long-term health problems, including heart disease and peripheral neuropathy, an incurable and potentially ...
    - NEWS.com.au,

    Alleged war criminal's son denies health ploy Nov 20, 2005
    ..."These are medical specialists that have diagnosed his, you know he's got a few conditions, heart condition, he's got the peripheral neuropathy and he's also ...
    - ABC Online,

    Australian resists extradition over 1944 killing Nov 21, 2005
    ..."He's got a few conditions, heart condition, he's got the peripheral neuropathy and he also suffering from pretty bad depression as you could imagine in the ...
    - Expatica,

    Zentai's health in decline: family Nov 20, 2005
    ..."My father is restricted to walking short distances. "He has a condition called peripheral neuropathy and it is a progressive type of disorder. ...
    - Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

    Oscient Pharmaceuticals Submits sNDA to FDA for Five-Day Treatment ... Nov 21, 2005
    ...fluoroquinolones have reported serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity and/or anaphylactic reactions, peripheral neuropathy, antibiotic-associated ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    LymphaCare and Healthlight Infrared Therapy to Exhibit Neuropathy ... Nov 19, 2005
    ...out the USA, Europe, and Australia to alleviate the inflammation and chronic pain often associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, tendonitis, chronic ...
    - PR Web (press release),

    Therapies help neuropathy sufferers Nov 15, 2005
    Q: I have peripheral neuropathy. It came as a side effect of the chemotherapy I got for ovarian cancer. It has me struggling with ...
    - Contra Costa Times,

    Recycled Or Revamped Therapeutics Find Novel Anti-cancer ... Nov 20, 2005
    ...was contained to predominantly grade 1 or 2, Amato said, manifested predominantly in transient skin rash, fatigue, peripheral neuropathy and constipation. ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Health and fitness calendar, November 22 Nov 21, 2005
    303-926-3006. • Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group - For those suffering pain, burning, freezing or numbness in their hands and feet. ...
    - Rocky Mountain News,

    Treatment Advances in Colorectal Cancer Often Accompanied by ... Nov 17, 2005
    Peripheral neuropathy and neutropenia are the primary toxicities of this drug, whether used in combination with 5-FU or other agents. ...
    - DG News

    It’s diabetes day Nov 12, 2005
    The most important factors related to the development of these ulcers are peripheral neuropathy, foot deformities, minor foot trauma and peripheral vascular ...
    - Malaysia Star,

    Highlights From MMWR: High Prevalence of LED in US Adults and More Nov 18, 2005
    The majority of cases were related to peripheral neuropathy (12.9%) and peripheral artery disease (PAD); foot ulcers, current foot lesions, and toe/foot ...
    - Medscape (subscription)

    Managing diabetes Nov 13, 2005
    Peripheral neuropathy, foot deformities, minor foot trauma and peripheral vascular disease are the factors that lead to the development of such ulcers. ...
    - Kathmandu Post,

    Neglect of feet may cost diabetic patients dear Nov 15, 2005
    The risk conditions associated with an increased risk of amputation are peripheral neuropathy with loss of protective sensation, altered biomechanics with ...
    - Newindpress,

    Celgene Receives Approvable Letter From FDA for THALOMID(R) in ... Nov 15, 2005
    ...permanent. Peripheral neuropathy is a common, potentially severe, side effect of treatment with thalidomide that may be irreversible. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Albumin-bound Paclitaxel, Clofarabine and Erlotinib Expand ... Nov 14, 2005
    Peripheral neuropathy is an issue with the drug, and affects approximately 10% of patients, but it tends to be both shorter lived and more readily managed than ...
    - DG News

    Community Events Nov 17, 2005
    532-0505. • We are a support group in Calgary for sufferers of Peripheral Neuropathy or any other form of neurotic pain. Attend ...
    - Calgary Country,

    LymphaCare Adds Healthlight Infrared Therapy Systems to Its ... Nov 14, 2005
    ...by physical therapists, physicians, other medical professionals, and patients for treatment of diabetic or non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy http://www ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Quigley Amends Third Quarter Results Nov 14, 2005
    QR333: A patented topical compound that extends through March 2021 is being tested to treat people that suffer from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, which can ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Longtime pastor isn't letting up Nov 20, 2005
    A debilitating case of peripheral neuropathy, a condition that results from injury to the nerves, took Wall out of the pulpit in 1999. ...
    - Greensboro News Record,

    Precaution Added to Cymbalta Label Nov 9, 2005
    ...brand name Cymbalta). Duloxetine is an antidepressant that is also approved to treat the pain of peripheral neuropathy. Since the ...
    - Diabetes Self Management

    COMMUNITY CALENDAR Nov 10, 2005
    PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY GROUP: The Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group will meet at 11 am Tuesday at Parc Place, 1301 Airport Freeway in Bedford. ...
    - Dallas Morning News (subscription),

    BioTech Medics, Inc. Announces Significant Finding Treating ... Nov 10, 2005
    ...have been successfully treated with the Neurolase (TM) Medical Laser in Dallas over the past 2 years for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, using the ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Clinical Data on Thalidomide Reported in Recurrent Epithelial ... Nov 3, 2005
    ...between both groups. Adverse events observed were fatigue, constipation, peripheral neuropathy and deep vein thrombosis. "Based on ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Epithelial ovarian cancer, Topotecan plus Thalidomide more ... Nov 5, 2005
    ...both groups. Adverse events observed were fatigue, constipation, peripheral neuropathy and deep vein thrombosis. Thalidomide is ...
    - Xagena.it,

    Merck/Schering-Plough Announces Update for the IMPROVE-IT Trial Nov 15, 2005
    ...alteration of taste, impairment of extra-ocular movement, facial paresis), tremor, dizziness, memory loss, paresthesia, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral nerve ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    ‘Put your feet first on World Diabetes Day’ Nov 13, 2005
    Factors behind ulcers are peripheral neuropathy, foot deformities, minor foot trauma and peripheral vascular disease, says Dr Mayur Patel, Diabetologist ...
    - Ahmedabad Newsline,

    Millennium Reports Strong Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results Oct 26, 2005
    Risks associated with VELCADE therapy include new or worsening peripheral neuropathy, hypotension observed throughout therapy, cardiac disorders ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Skin change detection could cut amputation Nov 11, 2005
    Peripheral neuropathy, which develops when uncontrolled high blood sugar damages the nerves of the legs and feet, results in greatly decreased sensitivity. ...
    - United Press International

    Daily Planner: Thursday Nov 9, 2005
    343-3465. Weekly. PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY SUPPORT: 10 am Talk about the challenges and ways to stay active while experiencing pain or numbness. Monthly speaker. ...
    - Enterprise-Record,

    Abraxaneâ„¢ Shows Significant Activity for the Treatment of ... Nov 11, 2005
    ...patients. Severe toxic effects of treatment were rare; however, six CN patients had grade III sensory peripheral neuropathy. These ...
    - Cancer Consultants (press release),

    Health calendar Nov 14, 2005
    Free. (512) 942-4115. Austin Peripheral Neuropathy -- 10 to 11:30 am Saturday. Dr. Marci Roy, a neurologist, is the guest speaker. ...
    - Austin American-Statesman (subscription),

    DR GARETH: WHY DO MY FEET FEEL ON FIRE AT BEDTIME Oct 29, 2005
    But if the burning is more than just a hot sensation, then you should be checked for peripheral neuropathy, a disorder of the nerves, or peripheral arterial ...
    - Glasgow Sunday Mail,

    A true and false quiz on diabetes and the feet Nov 15, 2005
    FALSE — Sores that fail to heal may indicate diabetes. Diabetes can lead to peripheral neuropathy, or numbness of the extremities. ...
    - Foster's Daily Democrat,

    Alane Curry Oct 25, 2005
    She treats orthopedic patients, incontinence, pelvic pain, back pain and patients with peripheral neuropathy (numb and painful feet/hands). ...
    - Rockford Register Star,

    Support groups Oct 30, 2005
    13, 2 pm, 852-3436. Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group, Crestwood Medical Pavilion Conference Room B, One Hospital Drive, Nov. 26, 1-3 pm, 881-0867. ...
    - Huntsville Times,

    NHS urged not to withdraw drugs as HIV bill soars Oct 28, 2005
    However the Royal Free spends a lot on the experimental drug l-acetyl carnitine (used for peripheral neuropathy) where other clinics don’t. ...
    - Gay.com UK,

    Bortezomib for salvage therapy against progressive myeloma Oct 26, 2005
    Grades 3?4 toxicities (thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, peripheral neuropathy and vasculitis) were observed in 7 patients, but no patient interrupted the ...
    - MedIndia,

    Books, Journals, New Media Received Nov 3, 2005
    Handbook of Peripheral Neuropathy edited by Mark B. Bromberg and A. Gordon Smith (Neurological Disease and Therapy), 701 pp, with illus, $199.95, ISBN 0-8247 ...
    - Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),

    Oral Protein Kinase C Beta Inhibitor Slows Progress of Macular ... Oct 24, 2005
    ...kinase C beta inhibitor, the first of a new class of compounds being investigated for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. ...
    - DG News

    Senior calendar 03 Oct 2005
    Coin Club meeting, 6 pm today, Senior Center. For more information, call 766-6959. Peripheral Neuropathy support group, 7 pm Oct. 10, Senior Center. ...
    - Corvallis Gazette Times

    Surgical Decompression in Lower-Extremity Diabetic Peripheral ... Sep 21, 2005
    Hospital, Huntingburg, IN 47542. Peripheral neuropathy can be a devastating complication of diabetes mellitus. This article describes ...
    - Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

    Peripheral neuropathy camp in the City Sep 14, 2005
    Peripheral neuropathy is a major and common complication resulting from diabetes mellitus. Certain vitamin deficiencies, medications ...
    - Newindpress

    Exercise important even for diabetic patients with neuropathy Sep 27, 2005
    But once peripheral neuropathy sets in, being physically active can be a tricky issue. Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that ...
    - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

    Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Sep 21, 2005
    ...study 29 to report improvement in sensibility and the first to report improvement in pain in patients with idiopathic peripheral neuropathy after decompression ...
    - Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

    Comparison of Measures of Large-Fiber Nerve Function in Patients ... Sep 16, 2005
    Evaluation of the patient with chronic nerve compression or peripheral neuropathy requires the ability to measure the population of large myelinated nerve ...
    - Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

    Diabetics see benefit from new therapy Sep 27, 2005
    Of all diabetics, about half worldwide suffer from some form of peripheral neuropathy - a disorder, caused by damage to peripheral (outer) nerves, that can ...
    - Pittsburg Morning Sun

    Patients achieved long-term pain reduction with LYRICA(TM) despite ... Sep 19, 2005
    19 /CNW/ - Pfizer Inc's LYRICA(TM) (pregabalin) capsules provided relief from pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia ...
    - Canada NewsWire (press release)

    Testing for Loss of Protective Sensation in Patients with Foot ... Sep 16, 2005
    HOLEWSKI JJ, STESS RM, GRAF PM, ET AL: Aesthesiometry: quantification of cutaneous pressure sensation in diabetic peripheral neuropathy. ...
    - Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

    Clinical Data on FACTIVE(R) Tablets to be Presented at the 43rd ... Sep 30, 2005
    ...fluoroquinolones have reported serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity and/or anaphylactic reactions, peripheral neuropathy, antibiotic-associated ...
    - Genetic Engineering News

    Infrared therapy relieves pain, numbness, tingling Sep 25, 2005
    Symptomatic reversal of peripheral neuropathy was demonstrated in patients with diabetes in another article in the Journal of American Podiatry Medical ...
    - St. Petersburg Times

    Neuropathy may be first sign of diabetes Sep 21, 2005
    Peripheral neuropathy - numbness in the hands and feet - is a well known complication of diabetes. In a report from the US National ...
    - HealthandAge.com

    The Local Scene Sep 28, 2005
    Kramme says the program is the "first to demonstrate restoration of sensation in the feet of diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy along with improved ...
    - Rolla Daily News

    Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications Publishes Favorable ... Sep 7, 2005
    Topical Compound May Safely Offer Relief for the Treatment of Symptomatic Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy DOYLESTOWN, Penn., Sept. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Golf outing planned to benefit Milton man Sep 25, 2005
    ..."He's such a good guy," she says of her husband, a retired Pike County Sheriff's deputy who is battling a disease called peripheral neuropathy. ...
    - Quincy Herald Whig

    Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications Publishes Favorable ... Sep 7, 2005
    ..."Studies suggest that painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy occurs in about 45 to 54 percent of all diabetes patients," said Dr. Richard Rosenbloom, Chief ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    An irregular heartbeat needs attention ASK DR. H MITCHELL HECHT Sep 13, 2005
    Q: Can the same medications that help treat the nerve pain from shingles also be useful for peripheral neuropathy pain in my feet? A: Yes, they can. ...
    - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

    Cytokinetics and GlaxoSmithKline Amend Collaboration Agreement for ... Sep 27, 2005
    Inhibition of these other cellular functions produces dose-limiting toxicities such as peripheral neuropathy, an impairment of the peripheral nervous system. ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release)

    Study Shows Diabetic Nursing Home Residents are 400% More Likely ... Sep 26, 2005
    Study researchers believe that peripheral neuropathy, a condition caused by problems with peripheral nerves, that can affect the sensation in diabetics’ feet ...
    - Newsinferno.com

    Study shows that nursing homes should consider diabetes a ... Sep 25, 2005
    Dr. Maurer speculates that problems with peripheral nerves that can affect the sensation in diabetic people's feet, known as peripheral neuropathy, could be ...
    - News-Medical.net

    Eli Lilly "neutral weight" Sep 26, 2005
    ...in Berlin. Eli Lilly recently announced the failure of its ruboxistaurin drug for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN). The analyst ...
    - New Ratings

    Treatment break of at least six months needed before improvement ... Sep 28, 2005
    ...associated with damage to mitochondria in nerve and fat cells, leading to a variety of side-effects including lactic acidosis, peripheral neuropathy and body ...
    - Aidsmap

    Agent Orange link questioned Sep 26, 2005
    ...cutanea tarda, respiratory cancers (lung, bronchus, larynx and trachea), soft-tissue sarcoma, acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy, prostate cancer and ...
    - Washington Times

    Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Communities Unite to Pursue ... Sep 16, 2005
    ...denied access to their treatment under current Medicare reimbursement rates," said Norman C. Latov, MD, Ph.D., Director of Peripheral Neuropathy Center, Weill ...
    - Business Wire (press release)

    The Cleveland Clinic Implements Anodyne Therapy Treatment Programs Sep 19, 2005
    ...to significantly increase circulation for wound healing, pain reduction and balance improvements - particularly in patients with peripheral neuropathy. ...
    - Business Wire (press release)

    Pfizer's Lyrica Now Available for Patients Sep 21, 2005
    ...capsules cv, a new prescription medication for the management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), postherpetic neuralgia ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Expanded National Study of Over 2,000 Balance Dysfunction Patients ... Sep 23, 2005
    Since balance problems can arise from any number of central and peripheral physiological problems, such as vertigo, peripheral neuropathy (damage to the ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Diabetics increases likelihood of falling and associated ... Sep 24, 2005
    It has been speculated that with peripheral nerves that can affect the sensation in diabetic people's feet, known as peripheral neuropathy, could be the ...
    - MedIndia

    For your health Sep 13, 2005
    Information: (201) 265-9296. "Peripheral Neuropathy: Protecting and Treating the Feet and Legs," talk by Dr. Vincent Giacalone at Northern New Jersey ...
    - NorthJersey.com

    Finally relief in sight for Canadians suffering from Neuropathic ... Sep 19, 2005
    LYRICA is the first treatment approved for the management of neuropathic pain (NeP) or "nerve pain" associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and ...
    - Canada NewsWire (press release)

    New Neuropathic Pain Medication Now Available To Canadians Sep 19, 2005
    Lyrica(TM) is the first treatment approved for the management of neuropathic pain (NeP) associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and postherpetic ...
    - Halifax Live

    Health Support Groups Sep 19, 2005
    Information: Don, (563) 243-5585 or (800) 972-5455. Peripheral Neuropathy. 7-8:30 pm fourth Wednesdays, Larson Center, Genesis, Illini Campus, Silvis, Ill. ...
    - Quad City Times

    Friday, September 23 Sep 22, 2005
    Noon, Old Country Buffet. •WORDEN – A St. Vincent Healthcare Education Program, “Peripheral Neuropathy,� is held at the Worden Senior Center. Noon. ...
    - Billings Outpost

    Tingling could be early sign of diabetes Sep 13, 2005
    In a recent study that compared the association between peripheral neuropathy and prediabetes, findings suggested that electrophysiologic features were similar ...
    - myDNA.com

    Community Calendar Sep 20, 2005
    Southeast PA Peripheral Neuropathy Resource Group: Meets 6-7:45 pm today in the conference room of Main Line Health Outpatient Center in Lawrence Park Shopping ...
    - The Delaware County Times

    Health guide Sep 21, 2005
    Call 238-6008 for appointments. St. Vincent Healthcare Education program "Peripheral Neuropathy." Held at the Worden Senior Center, Worden. Noon. St. ...
    - Billings Gazette

    Community Events Sep 22, 2005
    532-0505. • We are a support group in Calgary for sufferers of Peripheral Neuropathy or any other form of neurotic pain. Attend ...
    - Calgary Country

    Senior calendar Sep 11, 2005
    Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group, 7 pm today, Chintimini Senior Center. For information, call Phyllis at 929-6779 or Henny at 752-3646. ...
    - Corvallis Gazette Times

    Lilly's Cymbalta And Forteo May Provide Upside Sep 14, 2005
    We are projecting 2010 US sales of $650 million, which could prove conservative if Lilly is able to secure an DPN [diabetic peripheral neuropathy] indication.".
    - Forbes

    Conservative leader loses voice, memory to age Sep 11, 2005
    ...or three months.". Helms uses a walker because of peripheral neuropathy, which numbs his feet and impairs his balance. The same disease ...
    - Dateline Alabama

    Support groups Sep 15, 2005
    Sacramento Peripheral Neuropathy support group: 6:30 pm, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Basement Endrocrinology Department, 2025 Morse Ave., Sacramento. ...
    - Sacramento Bee

    Pilot Study of Ruboxistaurin Showed Favorable Effects on Kidney ... Sep 12, 2005
    ...kinase C beta (PKC beta) inhibitor, the first of a new class of compounds being investigated for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (damage to the ...
    - news aktuell (Pressemitteilung)

    Anodyne Therapy Aug 31, 2005
    It's very effective in treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy, which is a common complication of diabetes: it causes burning and numbness in the feet and legs ...
    - WIVT

    Helms reflects on past, present, future Aug 30, 2005
    Helms, who suffers from peripheral neuropathy, a nerve disease that leaves him with little feeling in his legs and feet, answered questions via e-mail. ...
    - Charlotte Observer

    Iron deficiency can cause restless leg syndrome Aug 30, 2005
    RLS has also been observed in patients with chronic diseases, such as kidney failure, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and peripheral neuropathy; they are ...
    - Sun Star

    Inside a Binge Drinker's Body Aug 30, 2005
    ...'She may also be experiencing some peripheral neuropathy - the beginning of the breakdown of the nervous system - at this stage. ...
    - RedNova.com

    Sunesis chooses anticancer candidate Aug 31, 2005
    Aurora program is to develop a mitotic inhibitor that has broad anti-tumor activity, but that will not result in significant peripheral neuropathy, a common ...
    - Pharmaceutical Business Review

    Doctors support Appeal Court ruling on end of life guidance, UK31 Jul 2005
    1 Mr Burke suffers from cereballa ataxia with peripheral neuropathy, a progressively degenerative condition that follows a similar course to multiple sclerosis ...
    - Medical News Today

    Researchers Seek Help for Peripheral NeuropathyJul 11, 2005
    ...friend, I read the July/August issue of the Post and wondered: Is there any possibility you would cover the physiology and treatment for peripheral neuropathy? ...
    - Saturday Evening Post

    Millennium Reports Second Quarter 2005 Financial ResultsJul 28, 2005
    Risks associated with VELCADE therapy include new or worsening peripheral neuropathy, hypotension, cardiac disorders, gastrointestinal adverse events ...
    - Yahoo News

    Old Drug May Find New Use Against Side Effect of Cancer TreatmentJul 23, 2005
    ...commonly used in cancer therapy because they have proven effectiveness, but a potentially serious side effect can develop - peripheral neuropathy - for which ...
    - I-Newswire.com

    Quigley Reports Second Quarter ResultsJul 28, 2005
    QR333: A patented topical compound that extends through March 2021 is being tested to treat people that suffer from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, which can ...
    - Yahoo News

    Sangamo BioSciences Reports 2005 Second Quarter Financial ResultsJul 19, 2005
    SB-509, is a novel therapeutic designed to protect and stimulate the regeneration of peripheral nerve function in diabetics suffering from peripheral neuropathy ...
    - PharmaLive.com

    New drug to enhance platinum treatment efficacy - 20th July 2005Jul 20, 2005
    Moores UCSD Cancer Centre are leading a national clinical trial in the US to see whether Amifostine could reverse the effects of peripheral neuropathy, a side ...
    - Platinum today

    All-inclusive tests needed for treatment of diarrheaJul 17, 2005
    ...dependent diabetes since age 19. I’ve had problems with peripheral neuropathy and burning in my feet and legs. Those symptoms are now ...
    - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

    Son of war crimes suspect claims evidence flawedJul 25, 2005
    He has had a heart condition for 30 years and he also has peripheral neuropathy, he's losing feeling in his limbs, he's given up driving… and not to mention ...
    - ABC Online

    Velcade® Injection Survival Benefit in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma ...Jul 23, 2005
    ...including fatigue, malaise and weakness ), nausea, diarrhea, thrombocytopenia ( decrease in blood clotting cells ) and peripheral neuropathy ( numbness of the ...
    - I-Newswire.com

    Pfizer Inc Second-Quarter 2005 Performance ReportJul 20, 2005
    ...indication builds on the earlier FDA approval of Lyrica for two of the most common forms of neuropathic pain -- diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a chronic ...
    - Yahoo News

    Dr. Kooshian, Mr. HideJul 22, 2005
    Noble—who suffered from severe peripheral neuropathy, a condition that hampers vital nerve functions—asserted in August 2001 that the doctor committed ...
    - OC Weekly

    FROM HEAD TO TOE: The use of hands-on touch therapy brings balance ...Jul 25, 2005
    He was finally diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, a disease similar to multiple sclerosis or ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in ...
    - Asbury Park Press

    Pzizer reports Q2 earnings rose 21%, boosted by more than $1b in ...Jul 20, 2005
    ...latest indication builds on the earlier FDA approval of Lyrica for two of the most common forms of neuropathic pain—diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a chronic ...
    - FinFacts Ireland

    Curing pain with infrared lightJul 9, 2005
    Looper had peripheral neuropathy, a condition where nerves below the skin's surface lose their ability to send sensory information to the brain. ...
    - Bradenton Herald

    A little sun might not be a bad thingJul 17, 2005
    Three different ones have given me peripheral neuropathy (pins and needles). On Niaspan and Zetia my total cholesterol is 160, with bad LDL at 97. ...
    - Houston Chronicle

    AIDS Doctor and assistant indicted for providing 'under-doses' to ...Jul 20, 2005
    Epogen, used to treat anemia; Interferon, used to treat Kaposi's sarcoma; and Immuno gammaglobulin ("IVIG"), used to treat peripheral neuropathy or numbness of ...
    - Lawfuel

    Doctor, aide facing fraud allegationsJul 21, 2005
    Epogen is used to treat anemia; Interferon is for Kaposi's sarcoma; and IVIG is used to treat peripheral neuropathy, a condition that can cause pain or numbness ...
    - Daily Pilot

    Say, ‘Ah’Jul 22, 2005
    A 42-year-old onetime Laguna Beach resident, Noble began visiting Kooshian last year in hopes of curing his peripheral neuropathy—a painful, disabling side ...
    - OC Weekly

    California doctor charged with HIV-related fraudJul 22, 2005
    ...to his patients in less than therapeutic amounts include Epogen for anemia, interferon for Kaposi’s sarcoma, and immunogammaglobulin for peripheral neuropathy ...
    - The Advocate

    HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS PHYSICAL WELL-BEINGJul 19, 2005
    Information: Don, (563) 243-5585 or (800) 972-5455. Peripheral Neuropathy. 7-8:30 pm fourth Wednesdays, Larson Center, Genesis, Illini Campus, Silvis, Ill. ...
    - Quad City Times

    Neuropathic Pain Market to Reach $3.5 Billion by 2014, Despite ...Jul 11, 2005
    INCLUDE: -- European Neuropathic Pain -- Worldwide Peripheral Neuropathy -- Pancreatic Cancer -- Brand Erosion by Generics -- Rx Brand Erosion by OTC Switches ...
    - Yahoo News

    Genetic Epidemiology of Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy in the ...Jul 14, 2005
    This work was funded in part by a grant from Fundacion Eugenio Rodriguez Pascual (Madrid). 1. Andrade C. A peculiar form of peripheral neuropathy. ...
    - RedNova.com

    Noninvasive Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With ...Jul 9, 2005
    ...transplant. Peripheral neuropathy was considered present if there was decreased or absent deep tendon reflexes or signs of sensory loss. ...
    - RedNova.com

    Filling summer-school needsJul 4, 2005
    Dear Arlene: The Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group, for people suffering from burning, pain, freezing or numbness in their hands or feet, meets over the ...
    - Rocky Mountain News

    Neurology for the Non-Neurologist, 5th ed.Jun 30, 2005
    ...problems, including cerebrovascular disease, headache, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, alcoholism, peripheral neuropathy, the dementias ...
    - Am J Psychiatry (subscription)

    Aegera Therapeutics appoints Dr. Jacques Jolivet as Vice President ...Jul 6, 2005
    Aegera's second product, AEG33783, is being developed to alleviate the disabling chemotherapy side-effect of peripheral neuropathy, and is scheduled to enter ...
    - Canada NewsWire

    COMMUNITY CALENDARJul 8, 2005
    Details: 510-923-9491 or www.oaeastbay.org. • Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group for the East Bay meets 7-9 pm on second Mondays monthly. ...
    - Montclarion

    World renowned author of FIT FOR LIFE releases groundbreaking new ...Jul 3, 2005
    In a stunning validation of his methods, Harvey triumphed over a devastating condition called Peripheral Neuropathy, brought on by Agent Orange poisoning while ...
    - Free-Press-Release.com

    Study: Smoking Marijuana Does Not Cause Lung CancerJul 2, 2005
    ...colleagues at San Francisco General Hospital had conducted a randomized, placebo-controlled study involving 50 patients with HIV-related peripheral neuropathy. ...
    - CounterPunch

    Books, Journals, New Media ReceivedJul 12, 2005
    Peripheral Neuropathy, vols 1 & 2 edited by Peter J. Dyck and PK Thomas, 4th ed, 2938 pp, with illus, $395, ISBN 0-7216-9491-8, Philadelphia, Pa, Elsevier ...
    - Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)

    Smoking Marijuana Does Not Cause Cancer According to a Case ...Jul 10, 2005
    ...(1) Neuropathic pain: Preliminary results of a randomized, placebo-controlled study involving 50 patients with HIV-related peripheral neuropathy who received ...
    - BBSNews

    Eick can enjoy sport againJul 10, 2005
    A nervous system disease called peripheral neuropathy had prevented him from being able to stand and swing a golf club after more than 30 years as a player. ...
    - Cincinnati Enquirer




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