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MDI Biological Laboratory Scientist Receives Grant to Study Peripheral Neuropathy
NIH Award Will Support Research by Sandra Rieger, Ph.D., on Nerve Damage Induced by Cancer Chemotherapy ... read more →
July 8, 2017
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July 7, 2017
Peripheral Neuropathy Research Registry Update
With the support of two significant grants, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is continuing to enroll new patients into our... read more →
June 9, 2017
Clinical Trial for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Northwestern University is conducting a Phase III clinical trial with Viromed Pharmaceuticals for an investigational drug (VM202) on painful, diabetic peripheral... read more →
June 2, 2017
Living with Neuropathy: Meditation
Can meditation make living with neuropathy easier? Meditation is simply the practice of being still, paying attention to the body,... read more →
April 28, 2017
Driving with Peripheral Neuropathy
Staying safe and independent and continuing to drive with peripheral neuropathy “It was dark out as I pulled into the... read more →
March 6, 2017
Medical Cannabis for Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment- Part 5 of 5
This is the fifth and final article on medical cannabis and its use as a peripheral neuropathy treatment. How to Use... read more →
March 6, 2017
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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is committed to sharing news of new treatments and products that some patients find makes living... read more →
February 10, 2017
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This is the fourth of five articles on medical cannabis and its use as a peripheral neuropathy treatment. Benefits and... read more →
February 10, 2017
Medical Cannabis for Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment- Part 3 of 5
This is the third of five articles on medical cannabis and its use as a peripheral neuropathy treatment. How Does Cannabis... read more →
February 9, 2017
Medical Cannabis for Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment- Part 2 of 5
This is the second of five articles on medical cannabis and its use as a peripheral neuropathy treatment. The History of... read more →
January 6, 2017
Medical Cannabis for Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment- Part 1 of 5
This is the first of five articles on medical cannabis and its use as a peripheral neuropathy treatment. The Status... read more →
January 6, 2017
Neurophysiology & Nerve Conduction Studies
"Neurophysiology is a discipline within the health sciences which deals with the measurement and assessment of nervous system function rather... read more →
January 6, 2017
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Jewelry designer Orlanda Olsen has selected a beautiful pendant, of her own design, called, “Uncaged Healing Stone,” especially for the... read more →
December 12, 2016
Peripheral Neuropathy Research – Valuing the Patient’s Perspective
Sandra Rieger, Ph.D., conducts peripheral neuropathy research at MDI Biological Laboratory. A recent attendee of the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy... read more →
December 9, 2016
Scrambler Therapy for Treating Neuropathic Pain
by Dr. Thomas Smith and Dr. Charles Loprinzi What is neuropathic pain, from the non-expert oncologist’s point of view? The way... read more →
December 9, 2016
Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy Celebrates 10th Anniversary
October 2016 begins the 10 year anniversary of the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is all... read more →
November 9, 2016
#GivingTuesday: Building Awareness-Giving Hope
How often have you heard someone say, “I’ve never even HEARD of peripheral neuropathy?” How many doctors have you encountered... read more →
November 6, 2016
Treating Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: An Update
Summary of journal article reviewing the current state of diabetic peripheral neuropathy treatment: Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy occurs in approximately... read more →
October 9, 2016
Neuropathy Action Foundation Announces Results from Multifocal Motor Neuropathy Survey
International quality of life survey for Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) patients gives insight into diagnosis and treatment. Santa Ana, CA,... read more →
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