Well Referenced

Tag: peripheral neuropathy

Treatment for Diabetic Mononeuropathy with Alpha-Lipoic Acid

This clinical study evaluated the efficacy of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) in treating diabetic mononeuropathy. Patients received 600 mg of ALA intravenously daily for 10 days, followed by 600 mg orally daily for approximately 69 days. Results demonstrated significant symptom improvement: total symptom scores decreased by an average of 2.7 points

Read More »
June 26, 2025 No Comments

Prevention of Chemotherapy and Radiation Toxicity With Glutamine

This review article explores the use of glutamine supplementation to prevent chemotherapy and radiation-induced toxicities in cancer patients. Glutamine was found to reduce the severity and incidence of side effects such as mucositis, diarrhea (especially from irinotecan), peripheral neuropathy (notably from paclitaxel), hepatic veno-occlusive disease, and anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity. It also

Read More »
June 26, 2025 No Comments