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February 18, 2020
Call to Action 2020! Help Us Get Your Voice Heard for More Research Funding!
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FPN Presents Award to Angel Mason for Chicago 5K
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Healthy Eating for Neuropathy: The choice of diet
Dr. Shanna Patterson discusses both pros and cons of new and familiar diets for peripheral neuropathy patients exploring eating for... read more →
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Mike’s Story: Spreading Positivity, Despite it All!
It was 2014 and I was getting married for the FIRST time, a little late in life. I was determined... read more →
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Move or Modify: Home Choices for Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy
Mobility issues and changes in health often bring up big questions on home choices for patients with peripheral neuropathy. Whether... read more →
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CarFit: Safer Driving for Older Drivers
What is CarFit? CarFit is an educational program developed by the American Society on Aging in collaboration with the American... read more →
October 4, 2019
Peripheral Neuropathy Advocacy Update
In March 2019, The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy initiated an advocacy program to promote more government spending on peripheral neuropathy... read more →
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