Neuropathic Pain

The manufacturer of AV-101, an investigational, oral nonopioid, NMDA-targeting therapy to treat neuropathic pain, announced that it has received a U.S. patent for the treatment.

BOSTON — There is some evidence that cannabinoids may help with neuropathic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting and MS-associated spasticity, “but it’s not exactly a slam dunk,” a speaker said.

In this episode, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, and Jim Mazzo discuss the latest news in eye care and chat with Wiley A. Chambers, MD, about his career in the FDA and his plans for retirement.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Daniel S. Horowitz, MD, discussed the management of older patients with common ankle fractures who are osteopenic, diabetic or neuropathic.

Gabapentinoid use was associated with severe exacerbation among users with COPD, supporting warnings from regulatory agencies about potentially serious adverse effects of the drugs, according to researchers.

BOSTON — Treatment with LX9211 reduced pain related to postherpetic neuralgia and may be a valuable addition to current options for peripheral neuropathic pain, according to a presenter at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.

Sintalica Bioscience Corp. announced it has cultivated, harvested and processed its first batch of psilocybin mushrooms and has synthesized psychedelic molecules with enhanced anti-inflammatory properties and no hallucinogenic effects.

KOLOA, Hawaii —Evaluation before ocular surgery may help lessen the risk for development of corneal neuropathic pain postsurgically, a speaker here said.

In this edition, preventive therapies should be offered for migraines; targeting neuropathic symptoms for poststroke pain; PDE5 inhibitors not associated with lower AD, dementia risk and more.

LAS VEGAS — Central neuropathic pain can be challenging to treat, but several pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options are available, according to a presenter at BRAINWeek 2022.