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July 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found histopathological evidence of hypertrophy in nerve endings that may explain the cutaneous neurosensory symptoms in some long COVID-19 patients.
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April 2017 in “F1000Research” This study found that diazepam had an exaggerated effect on GABA-related inhibitory tone in diabetic neuropathic mice compared to normal mice, potentially due to mitochondrial dysfunction affecting neurosteroid synthesis.
June 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” In this study, a mouse model with a PIK3CA gain-of-function mutation in Schwann cells revealed unique communication with neighboring cells and a glycolytic shift in peripheral nerves, and early alpelisib treatment significantly improved symptoms, though efficacy declined with delayed administration due to limited drug penetration.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses neuropathic pruritus, detailing its clinical presentations and management strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
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March 2009 in “Journal of pain and symptom management” In this case study, researchers observed that gabapentin may cause alopecia, as a patient developed significant hair loss shortly after starting the medication for neuropathic pain, which reversed upon discontinuation.