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COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 Infection (COVID-19) and Neuropathy Since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, many questions have arisen surrounding the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and peripheral neuropathy. As of early 2023, we fortunately have enough information to be able to provide accurate guidance in this area. Small Fiber Neuropathy Can Result from SARS-CoV-2 Infection …

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FPN Welcomes New Board Member

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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is pleased to welcome its newest Board Director, Dr. Gregory Maassen, PhD, effective January 1, 2023. About Dr. Gregory Maassen Dr. Gregory Maassen is a multimedia, strategic digital marketing, videographer, and (interim) manager. He has over 23 years of experience. This includes 18 years of senior management experience with the …

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eNews August 2022

August 2022 Congratulations Gregory! Dr. Gregory Maassen, FPN supporter and e-bike enthusiast, completed his 4,500 mile transcontinental e-bike tour across the Lincoln Highway on Tuesday, August 2, in San Francisco! We are deeply grateful to Gregory for helping raise awareness and much-needed funds for peripheral neuropathy. Read about Gregory’s PN diagnosis and e-bike tour here. …

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eNews July 2022

July 2022 2021 PRMRP-Awarded Research Grants In 2020, Congress for the first time included “peripheral neuropathy” as an eligible condition for study through a $370 million fund administered by the Department of Defense (DoD) known as the “Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP).” This important breakthrough was a direct result of the nationwide advocacy of …

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eNews June 2022

   June 2022 CLINICAL HIGHLIGHTS: PNS Meeting 2022   The Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS) Annual Meeting was held in Miami in May 2022. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is pleased to be able to provide a summary of some of the clinical studies presented at the conference.   Read more. The Global Burden of Polyneuropathy   FPN’s Executive Director …

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CLINICAL HIGHLIGHTS: PNS Meeting 2022

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The Peripheral Nerve Society Annual Meeting was held in Miami in May 2022. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is pleased to be able to provide PNS Meeting 2022 highlights, summarizing some of the clinical studies presented at the conference. Study teams reported on natural history studies and (clinical) intervention trials for peripheral neuropathies who concluded …

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eNews May 2022

   May 2022 Q&A with Dr. Shanna Patterson   During FPN’s most recent webinar, Lindsay Colbert, FPN Executive Director, was able to get answers to many popular patient questions from Dr. Shanna Patterson. Watch recording. Addressing Low Vitamin D Levels to Reduce PN Risk   Researchers found that low levels of vitamin D and the …

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eNews February 2022

   February 2022 DOD’s PRMRP Neuropathy Research Awards   The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) has determined the grant applications that it wishes to award for fiscal year 2021. In this first year that applications were accepted for research in peripheral neuropathy, 41 applications out of over 1000 applications received focused …

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eNews December 2021

    December 2021 President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Neuropathy   Recently, President Joe Biden was diagnosed with mild sensory neuropathy (a form of idiopathic neuropathy) in both feet. FPN is coordinating efforts to do the appropriate follow-ups, and we will keep you posted in the New Year.   Learn more about President Biden’s diagnosis …

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eNews October 2021

    October 2021 A Comprehensive Guide to the Top Pain-Relieving Devices on the Market   Managing chronic pain takes work. Between appointments with your doctor, pain specialist, physical therapist, acupuncturist, and massage therapist, there are medications to keep up with, diet, exercise, and stress-reduction routines to follow – we know that the struggle is …

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