Summary: Benfotiamine and alpha lipoic acid (ALA) are two of the most commonly used nutrients in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy. Although…
In order for neurons to successfully perform their primary function of conducting action potentials, their mitochondria produce significantly greater amounts…
Summary: Recent studies indicate that type 2 diabetics with peripheral neuropathy are at increased risk of undergoing cognitive decline and…
A group of investigators from the UK recently performed an extensive review of the scientific literature in an attempt to…
Summary: In a ground-breaking study, investigators found that decreased sensation in the foot may be an underrecognized risk factor for death. …
A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease concludes that oral benfotiamine, a high potency lipid-soluble form of…
Summary: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common, independent, and often-overlooked cause of peripheral neuropathy. Additionally, in type 2 diabetics,…
On April 17, 2020, the online New England Journal of Medicine published the correspondence Guillain-Barré Syndrome Associated with SARS-CoV-2. The…
At present, there is no reason to believe that COVID-19 is responsible for any sensory defects of the lower extremity.…
Polyneuropathy, the most common form of peripheral neuropathy, is a condition in which neurons of the peripheral nervous system dysfunction…