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ArticleNeurology international2021

Metabolic and Anthropometric Influences on Nerve Conduction Parameters in Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Retrospective Chart Analysis.

Daniel H M Ly, Venkat N Vangaveti, Ravindra Urkude, Erik Biros, Usman H Malabu

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Daniel H M LyTranslational Research on Endocrinology and Diabetes (TREAD), College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Douglas, QLD 4811, Australia.
Venkat N VangavetiTranslational Research on Endocrinology and Diabetes (TREAD), College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Douglas, QLD 4811, Australia.
Ravindra UrkudeDepartment of Neurology, Townsville University Hospital, 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas, QLD 4814, Australia.
Erik BirosTranslational Research on Endocrinology and Diabetes (TREAD), College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Douglas, QLD 4811, Australia.
Usman H MalabuTranslational Research on Endocrinology and Diabetes (TREAD), College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Douglas, QLD 4811, Australia.

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BACKGROUND AND

aimsNerve conduction study (NCS) measures how fast an electrical impulse moves through the nerve and is a standard technique for diagnosing and assessing neurological diseases. Despite diabetes and obesity being a common accompaniment of peripheral neuropathy, their effects on NCS patterns have not been elucidated conclusively. Our study aimed to assess several anthropometric and metabolic factors with NCS outcomes to address this gap. RESEARCH DESIGN AND

methodsThis retrospective chart analysis study was conducted on subjects who underwent NCS between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2019 at a regional hospital. Metabolic, anthropometric, demographical and NCS data were collected from patients' health records.

resultsIn total, 120 subjects presenting with sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy symptoms were included in the study. Age, HbA1c, urea and ESR variables were significantly negatively associated with nerve conduction outcomes (Spearman's correlation rho between -0.210 and -0.456,

conclusionThis study suggests that the severity of sensorimotor neuropathy is influenced by glycaemic control, age and uraemia. The interpretation of NCS results must consider these factors suggesting that improved glycaemic and uraemic control may improve nerve conduction outcomes.

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anthropometrybody mass indexnerve conduction studyperipheral neuropathy

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