Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Lawson, Erin. (Editor), Backonja, Miroslav "Misha". (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Family medicine.; Internal medicine.; Diabetes.; Endocrinology.; Neurology.; Pain Medicine.; Medicine & Public Health.; General Practice / Family Medicine.; Internal Medicine.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6299-6

Painful diabetic polyneuropathy is the most common and disturbing of painful conditions experienced by people with diabetes.� As the diabetes rate continues to grow, the number of people suffering from painful diabetic polyneuropathy will as well  increasing both patient suffering and demands on he...

Table of Contents:

• Epidemiology and Scope of Impact of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
• Biology and Pathophysiology of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
• Diagnosis of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
• Prevention and Control of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
• Medical Treatments for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
• Physical therapy for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
• Psychological treatment for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
• Acupuncture and Alternative Treatments for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
• Interventional and Invasive treatment for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
• Billing, Reimbursement, and Healthcare Utilization for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
• Advances in Pharmaceutical Options and Current Clinical Trials for the Treatment of Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy
• Nursing and Home Care Perspective of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
• Impact of Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy on Patients
• Impact of Treatments for Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathies on Patients
• Patient resources for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy.