
mdCurrent Conference Report: 64th American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting A major multicenter study undertaken in restless leg syndrome (RLS) demonstrated greater efficacy for the alpha-2-delta ligand pregabalin than the dopamine agonist pramipexole, which has been widely regarded until now as the first-line treatment. In the study, presented at the…
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Diabetic neuropathy may be linked to metabolic risk factors
Neuropathy is a common, disabling complication of diabetes, and its incidence in India is growing as the prevalence of diabetes—especially type 2 diabetes—continues to rise nationally. India has the world’s largest diabetic population, with an estimated 62 million people diagnosed with the condition, according to the Indian Council of Medical…
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