MONTREAL —Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Eli Lilly), the dual gastric inhibitory polypeptide–glucagon-like peptide 1 (GIP–GLP-1) receptor agonist that has shown significant benefits in diabetes and obesity, may also help prevent diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), new research suggests. In a large database analysis of patients with type 2 diabetes, those taking tirzepatide had a significantly reduced risk for...
Tag: <span>Neuropathy</span>
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Can hyperthyroidism result in neuropathy?
Neuropathy involves damage to the nerves. In some cases, people with hyperthyroidism may develop neuropathy. This article explores the link between hyperthyroidism and neuropathy, other common causes of neuropathy, and additional neurological symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Can hyperthyroidism cause neuropathy? Kelly Knox/Stocksy Hyperthyroidism involves an excess, or overproduction of, thyroid hormones. This can lead to symptoms such as: irritability rapid...
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Could You Have Autonomic Neuropathy?
BY AMY CAMPBELL, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES | OCTOBER 5, 2022 Neuropathy is a term that means nerve damage, and it happens to be one of the longer-term complications of having diabetes. There are different types of neuropathies, and you might be familiar with a type called peripheral neuropathy, which is when nerves in the hands, arms, and...
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What Is Neuropathy?
Written by Kelly Elterman, MD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Updated on August 3, 2021 (from Good Rx) Key takeaways: Peripheral neuropathy happens when nerves become damaged or dysfunctional. Peripheral neuropathy has many causes, but diabetes is the most common. There are several different treatments for peripheral neuropathy, which can help improve symptoms...
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COVID-19 infection linked to higher risk of neuropathy
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IMAGE: TESTING CENTERS ABOUNDED IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE PANDEMIC. NOW RESEARCHERS AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE HAVE FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE WHO TESTED POSITIVE FOR THE CORONAVIRUS IN THOSE EARLY MONTHS OF THE PANDEMIC ALSO EXPERIENCED PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY — PAIN, TINGLING AND NUMBNESS IN THE HANDS AND...
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Restoring proprioception and motor control in diabetes, injury and neuropathy patients
by Matthew Libassi, The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research Figure 1. Functional magnetic resonance imaging and electrode placement. (A) Pre-surgical fMRI obtained while participant P1 pressed different buttons on a handheld device while watching videos showing desired movements. (B) Exemplary placement of SEEG electrodes (participant 3). (C) Photograph of HD ECoG electrode placement for recordings in participant...
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A single-cell atlas of nerve cells in the gut reveals web of connections
by Karen Zusi, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Cross-section of mouse tissue expressing GFP (green) in all ENS nuclei, and tdTomato (red) in all ENS cells (neurons and glia). The section is also stained with DAPI (blue) to mark all nuclei and an anti-TUBB3 antibody (white) to mark all neurons. Credit: Eugene Drokhlyansky, Chris...
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Newly discovered ‘support system’ for axons suggests a novel therapeutic target for neurodegenerative diseases
by Ellen Goldbaum, University at Buffalo This image shows axons in vitro 24 hours after injury. The presence of Schwann cells (nuclei in cyan) helped maintain the integrity of axons (in magenta and yellow). Credit: Elisabetta Babetto, HJKRI Axons are long, finger-like projections of neurons that transmit critical signals throughout the nervous system. But because...
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What to know about notalgia paresthetica
Notalgia paresthetica (NP) causes itching and, sometimes, pain on the back. It usually affects a specific patch of skin, rather than causing generalized pain or itching. The itch commonly appears under the shoulder blade, often on the left side. NP is a type of nerve pain, meaning that it is a problem with how the...
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The eyes are the window to the nervous system
by Torsten Arndt, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Individuals who experience an unpleasant tingling in their hands or feet or who suffer from painful discomfort and numbness could be affected by a neuropathy—a disorder of the nervous system in which the nerve fibers become damaged and may begin to degenerate. This effect is already visible on the cornea before...
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