Diabetic Neuropathy Study Using Anodyne Therapy Published in Diabetes Care Demonstrates Reversal of Symptoms.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2004 Anodyne(R) Therapy today announced the publication of its second peer-reviewed clinical study to demonstrate restoration of sensation in the feet of diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy. This landmark study, conducted at the Joslin Diabetes Center Joslin Diabetes Center is the world’s largest and most respected diabetes research center, diabetes clinic, and provider of diabetes education. It is located in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area in Boston, Massachusetts. at Morton Plant Hospital Morton Plant Hospital is a 687 bed hospital at 300 Pinellas Street in Clearwater, Florida. Morton Plant is community-based and provides services in more than fifty specialty areas. This hospital is part of the greater BayCare Health System. in Clearwater, FL, appears in the January 2004 issue of Diabetes Care (the Professional Journal of the American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association, or the ADA, is an American health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of ) and is entitled, "Restoration of Sensation, Reduced Pain, and Improved Balance in Subjects with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Diabetic peripheral neuropathy A condition where the sensitivity of nerves to pain, temperature, and pressure is dulled, particularly in the legs and feet. Mentioned in: Diabetes Mellitus ; A Randomized ran·dom·ize tr.v. ran·dom·ized, ran·dom·iz·ing, ran·dom·iz·es To make random in arrangement, especially in order to control the variables in an experiment. , Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Study." The study showed that after twelve 45-minute treatments, there was a 46% improvement in sensation and pain decreased by 45%. Additionally, 70% of patients reported an improvement in balance and less fear of falling Fear Of Falling is the Season 2 final episode of the Nickelodeon show All Grown Up. Episode Notes
Neuropathy is nerve damage often associated with diabetes and other chronic diseases. Symptoms include numbness and/or pain in the feet, legs and hands. Neuropathy from some causes like diabetes is usually considered to be progressive and irreversible and is a major contributing factor to chronic foot wounds, over 60,000 amputations per year and falls. The cost of diabetic neuropathy alone to the U.S. healthcare system has been reported to exceed $37 billion per year. "We are very excited about this new study, which further demonstrates the profound clinical improvements that can be attained using our photo-energy-based technology to reduce sensory impairments due to diabetic neuropathy," said Craig Turtzo, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Our Anodyne Therapy System is currently being used in more than a thousand clinical sites by physicians and therapists to assist them in improving functional outcomes for patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy, chronic pain and a broad range of other health problems. Because of the broad-based acceptance in the medical community, we now have clinical data on more than 1500 patients that demonstrate consistent improvements in functional limitations due to peripheral neuropathy." Anodyne Therapy treatments are currently available at outpatient facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices and home health agencies nationwide. Products are also available for convenient home use. For more information, visit http://www.anodynetherapy.com. |
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