Effects of Microtubule Stabilization by Epothilone B Depend on the Type and Age of Neurons by Eun-Hae Jang, Aeri Sim, Sun-Kyoung Im, Eun-Mi Hur

“…Paradoxically, administration of MSAs, which have been widely prescribed to treat malignancies, is well known to cause debilitating peripheral neuropathy and axon degeneration. Despite the growing interest of applying MSAs to treat the injured or degenerating central nervous system (CNS), consequences of MSA exposure to neurons in the central and peripheral nervous system (PNS) have not been thoroughly investigated. …”
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Neuromuscular Taping in Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Potential Therapeutic Applications by Abhishek Sharma, Nidhi Sharma, Aksh Chahal

“…Abstract Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) poses significant challenges, including peripheral neuropathy and impaired muscle function. Neuromuscular taping has emerged as a noninvasive therapeutic approach, potentially offering benefits in managing DM-related complications. …”
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Major Organic Involvement in Women with Fabry Disease in Argentina by Fernando Perretta, Norberto Antongiovanni, Sebastián Jaurretche

“…And also, cornea verticillata (56.5%), peripheral neuropathy (51.4%), cardiovascular manifestations (31.4%), hearing loss (20%), angiokeratomas (20%), central nervous system (17.1%), and gastrointestinal involvement (14.3%). …”
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Medical and Psychological Risk Factors for Incident Hypertension in Type 1 Diabetic African-Americans by Monique S. Roy, Malvin N. Janal, Alec Roy

“…Baseline older age, longer duration of diabetes, family history of hypertension, greater mean arterial blood pressure, overt proteinuria, increasing retinopathy severity, peripheral neuropathy, smoking, and higher hostility scores were significantly associated with the development of hypertension. …”
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Translation and Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Version of Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument in Type 2 Diabetes by Maha T. Mohammad, Jennifer Muhaidat, Munther S. Momani, Lara Al-Khlaifat, Rasha Okasheh, Dania Qutishat, Emad Al-Yahya

“…Availability of this tool in Arabic will provide valuable and easy-to-obtain screening information regarding diabetic peripheral neuropathy that may help delay its complications by promoting early management.…”
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Systemic Amyloidosis and Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy Associated with Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia by Aasems Jacob, Rishi Raj, Warren Walkow

“…Orthostatic hypotension and peripheral neuropathy were demonstrated on physical examination. …”
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Fracture Risk in Type 2 Diabetes: Current Perspectives and Gender Differences by Giuseppina T. Russo, Annalisa Giandalia, Elisabetta L. Romeo, Morabito Nunziata, Marco Muscianisi, Maria Concetta Ruffo, Antonino Catalano, Domenico Cucinotta

“…Insulin deficiency and dysfunction, obesity and hyperinsulinemia, altered level of oestrogen, leptin, and adiponectin as well as diabetes-related complications, especially peripheral neuropathy, orthostatic hypotension, or reduced vision due to retinopathy may all be associated with an impairment in bone metabolism and with the increased risk of fractures. …”
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Erythema nodosum as the initial presentation of leprosy in a 15-year-old boy: a case report on Ethiopia’s persistent elimination challenges by Kedir Negesso Tukeni, Tadele Molla Aga, Elias Ababulgu Abadiko, Idosa Taso Mamo, Tamirat Godebo Woyimo, Eyob Tarekegn Biru, Abdo Kedir Abafogi, Esayas Kebede Gudina

“…This case report details a 15-year-old boy who presented with diffuse nodular and bullous skin lesions, peripheral neuropathy, and systemic symptoms, ultimately diagnosed with multibacillary leprosy confirmed by a positive skin smear for acid-fast bacilli. …”
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Validation of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy/Gynecologic Oncology Group Neurotoxicity Questionnaire for the Latin American Population by Ivana Leao Ribeiro, Luz Alejandra Lorca, Rodrigo Cuevas-Cid, Snehil Dixit, Nicolás Yáñez-Benavides, Francisco Ortega-Gonzalez

“…Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a common adverse effect of chemotherapeutic treatment and is associated with decreased quality of life. …”
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Effect of Treatment with Salsalate, Menhaden Oil, Combination of Salsalate and Menhaden Oil, or Resolvin D1 of C57Bl/6J Type 1 Diabetic Mouse on Neuropathic Endpoints by Matthew S. Yorek, Lawrence J. Coppey, Hanna Shevalye, Alexander Obrosov, Randy H. Kardon, Mark A. Yorek

“…Additional studies are needed to determine whether the combination of salsalate and menhaden oil may be more efficacious than monotherapy alone for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.…”
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Cholestatic Hepatocellular Injury with Azathioprine: A Case Report and Review of the Mechanisms of Hepatotoxicity by Joseph Romagnuolo, DC Sadowski, E Lalor, L Jewell, ABR Thomson

“…A 63-year-old man with Crohn's disease who is presented developed the rare idiosyncratic form of azathioprine hepatotoxicity, but also had a severe disabling steroid myopathy, peripheral neuropathy, resultant deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism related to immobility, and a nosocomial pneumonia. …”
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Comparison of the Methods for Diagnosing the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Aurimas Dobilinskas, Saulius Knystautas, Kęstutis Braziulis, Irmantas Rutkauskas, Loreta Pilipaitytė

“…Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common and widespread peripheral neuropathy in the world. The diagnostic testing methods for the carpal tunnel syndrome are based on anamnesis data, objective and instrumental inspection. …”
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Modified musculofascial lengthening technique for submuscular ulnar nerve transposition in cubital tunnel syndrome. by Sang-Pil So, Won Sun Lee, KiHyeok Ku, Young Ho Shin, Jae Kwang Kim

“…<h4>Objective</h4>Cubital tunnel syndrome is a common peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremity. Anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve is an established surgical treatment option for this condition. …”
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APPLICATIONS OF DIABETIC FOOT EXERCISE TO INCREASE FOOT SENSITIVITY IN ELDERLY WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS by Siti Aisah, Fika Zahrun Ni'mah

“…Diabetic foot exercise can be applied as an independent measure to prevent diabetic peripheral neuropathy…”
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Retrospective Study of Salinomycin Toxicosis in 66 Cats by Akos Pakozdy, Iris Challande-Kathman, Marcus Doherr, Sigitas Cizinauskas, Simon J. Wheeler, Anna Oevermann, Andre Jaggy

“…In five cases the peripheral neuropathy was confirmed by pathohistology. Fluid therapy and supportive care were used as therapy and 52 cats recovered completely. …”
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Cognitive dysfunction in diabetes – the ‘forgotten’ diabetes complication: a narrative review by Åke Sjöholm, Louise Bennet, Peter M. Nilsson

“…Background In addition to peripheral neuropathy of various kinds, diabetes can also cause central neuropathy, which among other things can manifest itself as premature cognitive dysfunction, often linked to vascular dysfunction. …”
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Case report: From misdiagnosis to timely detection: a clinical and imaging guide to neurological presentations of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma—insights from six cases by Chunxiao Yang, Zihua Gong, Tao Wang, Huijuan Yuan, Weinan Na, Wei Xie, Shengyuan Yu

“…However, the overlap of clinical and auxiliary examination findings with those of various neurological entities—such as cerebral infarction, demyelination, viral encephalitis, and peripheral neuropathy—often results in diagnostic misattribution.Case presentationWe delineate six pathologically-confirmed DLBCL cases, each heralded by neurological deficits, including limb paresis, sensory loss, vertigo, seizure activity, and aphasia. …”
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Disulfiram Induced Psychosis: A Case Report by D. R. Survilaitė, R. Žemaitytė

“…There may be some adverse effects, more serious ones include changes in vision, numbness, pain or weakness in the limbs, liver cell damage, peripheral neuropathy, seizures – but these are considered to be very rare. …”
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Association of P2X7 polymorphisms on Type 2 diabetes mellitus susceptibility and diabetic complications. by Guoni Huang, Jing Cheng, Wenfeng Liu, Tong Yang, Tao Ye, Qian Zhang, Qi Chen, Yuzhong Xu

“…Additionally, rs208294 was identified as a risk factor for peripheral neuropathy (OR = 2.101, p = 0.016).<h4>Conclusions</h4>We found that P2X7 polymorphisms are significantly associated with the risk of T2DM and its complications, suggesting that targeting P2X7 may offer a novel therapeutic strategy for the prevention and personal treatment of T2DM.…”
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Variations of the ulnar nerve within the ulnar tunnel and palm in a select South African population by Lutho Daza, Julia Fernandes, Geney Gunston, Jeshika Luckrajh-Williams

“…Background: Ulnar tunnel syndrome (UTS) is a rare peripheral neuropathy associated with the entrapment of the distal portion of the ulnar nerve (UN) in its course through the fibro-osseous ulnar tunnel (eponymously known as Guyon's canal) at the wrist. …”
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