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Diabetic neuropathy [E-Book]

Contributor(s):

Series: Oxford diabetes libraryPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009.Description: 1 online resource (xii, 98 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9780191564185
0191564184

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

WK 835

Online resources:

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust OpenAthens account holders click here for access

Contents:

Preface; Contributors; Symbols and Abbreviations; 1 Epidemiology of diabetic neuropathy; 2 Pathogenesis of human diabetic neuropathy; 3 Clinical features of diabetic peripheral and autonomic neuropathies; 4 Diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy-clinical practice and research; 5 Assessment and management of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy; 6 Treatment of autonomic dysfunction in peripheral neuropathies; 7 The management of erectile dysfunction; 8 Focal and multifocal diabetic neuropathies; 9 Management of the diabetic foot; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; L; M; N; O.

Pq; r; s; t; u; v; w; x; y.

Summary: Diabetic neuropathy is very common, affecting up to 50 % of all diabetic patients. It can result in disabling neuropathic pain, lower extremity amputations and troublesome autonomic neuropathies. With the rising incidence of diabetes the prevalence of neuropathy is also likely to increase. This pocketbook discusses the condition in depth.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	URL	Status	Date due	Barcode
Electronic book	Stenhouse Library		Link to resource	Available

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Diabetic neuropathy is very common, affecting up to 50 % of all diabetic patients. It can result in disabling neuropathic pain, lower extremity amputations and troublesome autonomic neuropathies. With the rising incidence of diabetes the prevalence of neuropathy is also likely to increase. This pocketbook discusses the condition in depth.