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α-Lipoic Acid, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Nathan's Prophecy.
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PMID:  22253286     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Both oral and intravenous administration of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) has been investigated as add-on treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The recent Neurological Assessment of Thioctic Acid in Diabetic Neuropathy (NATHAN) 1 trial has shown that 4-year oral ALA administration is of some value in achieving a clinically meaningful improvement and a slight delay in the progression of neuropathic deficits among patients with mild/moderate diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Despite these promising results, important questions remain to be answered, mainly appropriate patient selection and optimal treatment duration. Moreover, a cost-benefit analysis would be useful.
Authors:
N Papanas; E Maltezos
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Angiology     Volume:  63     ISSN:  1940-1574     ISO Abbreviation:  Angiology     Publication Date:  2012 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-01-18     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0203706     Medline TA:  Angiology     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  81-3     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
1 Outpatient Clinic of the Diabetic Foot, Second Department of Internal Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece.
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