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Hedgehog protein restores nerve function in diabetic neuropathy
'The repair and restoration of normal function in nerves that have been compromised by diabetes, as shown in this study, represents a key objective of the company's efforts in developmental biology, and we are moving forward aggressively to move such a therapy into human clinical testing' - Doros Platika, M.D., president and CEO of Curis.
Nerve growth factor improves HIV-associated sensory neuropathy
'Nerve growth factor (NGF) significantly improves the pain symptoms of HIV-infected patients with sensory neuropathy, according to a report in the October 9th issue of Neurology'.
Set Back for Nerve Growth Factor
Timcodar Dimesylate(VX-853):Improved Nerve Function Demonstrated in Preclinical Tests of Vertex's Investigational Neurophilin Compounds
'Timcodar dimesylate, an orally bioavailable neurophilin ligand designed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRTX), is currently being evaluated in a Phase II clinical trial for reversal of neural dysfunction in patients with diabetic neuropathy'.
Drugs for Diabetic Neuropathy: From Treating Pain to Finding a Cure, Rick Mendosa
'A seismic shift seems about to hit diabetic neuropathy. If the pharmaceutical companies have a little more luck than they've had so far, you can expect the focus of therapy to change from alleviating pain to stopping or even reversing the progression of the disease.'
The Jack Miller Peripheral Neuropathy Program
'Research includes a first-ever national database in idiopathic peripheral neuropathy and experimental studies of gene therapy, nerve growth factors, chemotherapy treatment, diabetic neuropathy and immune neuropathy'.
Memantine for Dementia and Pain, Neurobiological Technologies Inc
According to it's manufacturers, Memantine is 'a Potentially Safe NMDA Receptor Antagonist'
Memantine Significantly Reduces Peripheral Neuropathy Pain In Diabetics
Memantine is currently being evaluated for Diabetic Neuropathy and AIDS dementia. Has been available since 1989 in Germany for Dementia. Manufacturer, Neurobiological Technologies, Inc.
Nimodipine
Nimotop (nimodipine) belongs to the class of pharmacological agents known as calcium channel blockers.
Numb and Number, Poz Magazine
'Painful neuropathy could become treatable, but the research just keeps creeping along.'
Needless Brain Wasting, LEF
'Findings from a Phase IIB trial presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego, April 29 - May 6, 2000, showed memantine to be effective for relieving neuropathic pain related to diabetes'.