Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain

More Australians with diabetes, but diabetes-related deaths down

Diabetes has increased significantly among the Australian population over the past 20 years, however the rate of diabetes-related deaths is falling, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

Managing diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain

Neuropathic pain presents a challenging clinical picture due to its diverse aetiologies, symptoms and underlying mechanisms.

Half of Australians don't know what's in their pain medicines

Health professionals need to spend more time talking to patients about active ingredients, following new research by NPS that shows consumers are largely confused about what’s in many common over-the-counter pain relief medicines.

New hope for spinal cord injuries

A handheld device that emits infrared light may hold the key to a quicker and safer treatment for people who suffer neurotrauma, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.

Terminal Decline

University of Sydney Professor of Surgery, Mohamed Khadra has taken a scalpel and dissected the Australian healthcare system in his recently-released book, Terminal Decline. His findings point to a healthcare system in crisis.

Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic pain is estimated to affect up to 7% of the population and is likely to be an ongoing complaint. It can have a significant impact on patient functioning and quality of life. The drugs used to treat neuropathic pain can be conveniently divided into two types: medications used to treat other conditions but found to be useful in reducing pain from nervous system damage, and analgesics.

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