Minneapolis [US]: Diabetes-related nerve damage, or diabetic neuropathy, can cause discomfort and numbness, most frequently in the hands and feet, according to a new study. Painful diabetic neuropathy affects about 25 per cent of the 37 million Americans who have diabetes. “Diabetic neuropathy often results in poor quality of life, depression, anxiety and impaired sleep, … Read more
Chennai: The new mobile application launched by the MV hospital for diabetes and Prof M Viswanathan diabetes research centre, Royapuram, will allow people to connect with experts on queries related to diabetic foot and diabetes. The app, MV DIABET, available on Play Store, was launched by the hospital on Saturday. Chief diabetologist Dr Vijay Vishwanathan … Read more
But he and his colleagues suspect something about COVID-19 infection itself makes nerves more vulnerable to damage. Among the possible triggers: the increased inflammatory state brought on by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as poor blood circulation and blood clotting. Prone-triggered PNI may also result from “the way patients are positioned … Read more