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  • Jan 12, 2016

    Could Vitamin D be Linked to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

    “Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common compressive neuropathy in the upper extremity, and most commonly develops in postmenopausal women.” At the October Conference for the American Society for Bone…
  • Jan 12, 2016

    Pain in the Brain

    A new study published in the September 2015 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience might finally provide a new direction for research seeking to help patients suffering from neuropathic pain. Chronic…
  • Dec 8, 2015

    5 Suggestions for Surviving the Holidays with Peripheral Neuropathy

    Plan Ahead – So much stress comes from the last-minute rush to get things done. Make lists and assign jobs to others. Prioritize and minimize! Be Mindful Not to Overextend…
  • Dec 8, 2015

    PN Friendly Holiday Recipe

    In a carb-crazed season, this recipe builds on the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes for a rich but healthful holiday-worthy dish. Rosemary Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Shallots Source: Cooking Light
  • Dec 8, 2015

    FDA Panel Seeks Tougher Antibiotic Labels

    Mounting evidence of previously unknown, and sometimes permanent, side effects prompted review by a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel of widely prescribed antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. In early November 2015,…
  • Nov 15, 2015

    Should PN Patients Get a Flu Shot?

    Flu season is upon us. At this time of year the Foundation frequently receives inquiries about the safety of getting the flu vaccine if a patient has peripheral neuropathy -…
  • Nov 13, 2015

    YouTube Videos on Peripheral Nerve Pain May Misguide Patients

    Researchers who combed YouTube for videos regarding peripheral neuropathy, or nerve damage that causes weakness, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet, found 200 videos, but only about half…
  • Nov 11, 2015

    Study Reports Peripheral Neuropathy is Associated with Mitochondrial Dysfunction

    A new study led by researchers at McGill University in Canada recently revealed that peripheral neuropathy is associated with a mitochondrial dysfunction and a bioenergetic impairment. Mitochondria are small cellular…