In the June 2024 study titled Diagnostic Performance of the Neuropad Test for the Screening of Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy and Cardiovascular Autonomic Neuropathy in Patients with Diabetes, published by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), researchers from two specialist centres in Greece evaluated the effectiveness of the Neuropad test in identifying diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN). […]

Peripheral neuropathy-when nerves outside your brain and spinal cord misfire-often feels worse at night, disrupting sleep and amplifying pain, says neurologist Dr Khosro Farhad of Mass General Brigham. As evening sets in and movement drops, your spinal “pain gates” may open, allowing nerve pain signals to flood your brain. Cooler bedroom temperatures can further intensify this […]

The study “Neuropad® assessment of sudomotor function across glycaemic levels in adults” undertaken by the Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China, aimed to evaluate how metabolic indicators impact plantar sudomotor function. It also investigated the associations between both metabolic and non-metabolic factors and sudomotor function using the Neuropad […]

Neuropad has been featured in an article in the Mail on Sunday Health Supplement, written by Martyn Halle and Jonathan Neal. A SIMPLE ten-minute DIY test can help spot the early signs of a potentially deadly foot problem that affects diabetics before symptoms strike. The tiny stick-on plaster is able to flag up if a […]

Delegates at an international diabetic neuropathy conference heard how a painless home test provides a valid and accurate check for diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN). A study presented at the recent NeuroDiab medical conference in Thessaloniki, Greece, shared the results of research into the effectiveness of Neuropad, a non-invasive home test that provides an early warning of diabetes related […]

A recently presented study (in publication) at the NeuroDiab medical conference in Thessaloniki has again demonstrated that Neuropad is a valid and accurate test for the detection of diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN). This study shows that Neuropad has a sensitivity of 89% and a specificity of 78% and identical respective positive and negative predictive values […]

The World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews has published an article on the benefits of centella asiatica, one of the ingredients of Neuropad® Foot Repair Foam. 🌿 Medicinal Properties of Centella asiatica 1. Wound Healing & Skin Regeneration Rich in triterpene saponins (asiaticoside, madecassoside) and acids (asiatic/madecassic acids), it notably promotes collagen synthesis and […]

The Unit of Endocrinology of the Regional Hospital of Taguatinga and Research Center of the Foundation for Education and Research in Health Sciences, Secretariat of Health of the Federal District, Brasília, Brazil published a study on tools for aiding in the identification of symptoms in patients with diabetes which recommended Neuropad 10-minute screening test as […]

Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN), an underdiagnosed diabetes complication, is defined as ‘an autonomic nervous system disorder that results from changes caused by diabetes or prediabetes, after exclusion of other possible causes.’ It is due to damage to the small unmyelinated type C nerve fibers, and the clinical picture may vary from subclinical to symptomatic states, […]

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology have published an article of the efficacy of hydroxy acids: Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity. Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are a key ingredient in Neuropad® Foot Repair Foam. Here are the key scientifically-backed benefits of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) for skin: 1. Gentle yet effective chemical exfoliation […]

In April 2022, the UK’s NAPCHD (National Advisory Panel for Care Home Diabetes), chaired by Professor Alan Sinclair published their “Strategic Document of Diabetes Care for Care Homes”, looking at how to best support the estimated 25% of the UK care home population diagnosed with diabetes. The report looked carefully at how: “our teams in […]

Medical News Today has published an article on the skin-healing benefits of centella asiatica, one of the ingredients of Neuropad® Foot Repair Foam. What is Centella asiatica? Centella asiatica, also known as gotu kola, is a medicinal herb used in traditional medicine across various cultures, including Ayurvedic and African practices. It is found in products […]

The article titled “Concordance between sudomotor disorder and the clinical diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, according to various clinical guidelines” (Chicharro-Luna et al., 2021) explores the concordance between variations in Neuropad® results and the different diagnostic criteria of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) as per different clinical guidelines. The study involved 111 patients with a confirmed […]

Dermatology and Therapy published a study on the benefits of urea to the skin. Neuropad Foot Repair Foam contains 10% urea for its moisturising potential. 1. Natural Moisturiser & Hydration Booster Urea is a key component of the skin’s natural moisturizing factor (NMF), attracting and retaining water to improve hydration in the stratum corneum. It […]

The Medical Technologies Evaluation Programme at NICE are currently undertaking a review of the new evidence presented to them. It is anticipated that NICE will then amend its current guidance for Neuropad.

A team from the Outpatient Clinic of the Diabetic Foot, Second Department of Internal Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece has produced a report, looking at the efficacy of the Neuropad® Foot Repair Foam. 1. Purpose of the Study The study evaluated whether Neuropad® Repair Foam could significantly improve skin hydration in the feet […]

The University of Liverpool has published a report “Early Detection of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Focus on Small Nerve Fibres” which emphasises the connection between small fibre damage and sudomotor dysfunction, and proposes the use of Neuropad as a screening test. This comprehensive review addresses the critical shortcomings of conventional diabetic neuropathy screening tools-such as […]

A newly published article critically appraises research and clinical methods for the diagnosis or screening of early DPN. In brief, functional measures are subjective and are difficult to implement due to technical complexity. Moreover, skin biopsy is invasive, expensive and lacks diagnostic laboratory capacity. Indeed, point-of-care nerve conduction tests are convenient and easy to implement […]

The article titled “Dryness of Foot Skin Assessed by the Visual Indicator Test and Risk of Diabetic Foot Ulceration: A Prospective Observational Study” (Panagoulias et al., 2020) investigates the association between dryness of foot skin and the risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) in individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM). In a six-year, real-world prospective […]

This article “Cost-effectiveness analysis of the Neuropad device as a screening tool for early diabetic peripheral neuropathy” (Rodríguez-Sánchez et al., 2020) presents a cost-effectiveness analysis of using the Neuropad device as a screening tool for early diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The study compares the use of Neuropad in combination with the standard care tool, the 10-g […]