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Proximal neuropathy

Proximal neuropathy is a type of diabetic neuropathy that affects the thighs, hips,…

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Focal Neuropathy

Focal Neuropathy is a type of diabetic neuropathy which appears suddenly and affects…

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Phantom limb pain

Phantom limb pain refers to the neuropathic pain some…

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Haemodialysis

A dialysis treatment where the patient is connected to a dialyser machine and…

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Peritoneal dialysis

Peritoneal is a form of dialysis where the blood is cleaned inside of…

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Mixed episode

A mixed episode is a period of at least one week where the patient…

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Anhedonia

Anhedonia is a loss of pleasure in activities that where once pleasurable.

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Psychomotor agitation

Psychomotor agitation is a series of unintended or useless actions (often repetitive) that are…

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Psycho-education

Psycho-education educates the patient about their psychological illness including the symptoms, likely outcomes and…