Conservative treatment of peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain.

There are many types of peripheral nerve disorders that lead to peripheral neuropathy. Symptoms associated with peripheral neuropathy lack consistent, easy to treat qualities, and provide a constant challenge for physicians who encounter the sequelae of neuropathy. This review discusses medications, nutritional supplements, and topical and physical modalities that are effective in treating neuropathy associated with diabetes.

A support group for patients who have recovered from thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP-HUS): The six-year experience of the Oklahoma TTP-HUS Study Group.

A support group for patients who have recovered from thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP-HUS), named The Oklahoma TTP-HUS Study Group, has been a successful program for 6 years. This group has met 3 times each year with an average attendance of 16 former patients; in addition, an average of 14 family members and friends have attended each meeting. Eighty-four percent of patients who attended a meeting were women as compared to 68% women among those who did not attend (P = 0.