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FPN Launches Ambassador Committee | Volunteer Today!
JOIN THE FOUNDATION TEAM! The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) announces the launch of the FPN Ambassador Committee that will help the... read more →
March 27, 2018
After Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week: Let’s keep the momentum going!
Keep building peripheral neuropathy awareness! It was a busy and exciting time for us at the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy,... read more →
May 14, 2018
Research Study for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled, Multiple Dose Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of NYX-2925 in Subjects with Neuropathic Pain... read more →
May 14, 2018
Donating Your IRA Minimum Distribution to Charity: A “Win-Win” Strategy
Donating Your Minimum Required Distribution to Charity If you have an Individual Retirement Account (“IRA”), the IRS requires you to start... read more →
April 24, 2018
We need you for #PeripheralNeuropathyAwareness
Raise Awareness for Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week We need to come together to raise #PeripheralNeuripathyAwareness during National Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness... read more →
April 17, 2018
Help Spread the Word for Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week!
Spread the Word! For National Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week (May 6-12, 2018), we need people to hear about peripheral neuropathy... read more →
April 17, 2018
Help Share the Facts for Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week!
Share the Facts! Help increase awareness of peripheral neuropathy by sharing key facts with your social networks and your community,... read more →
April 17, 2018
Orangetheory Fitness Randhurst Village and the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy Team Up for Fitness and Awareness Copy
Charity Fitness Event kick-off for #PeripheralNeuropathyAwareness Orangetheory Fitness Randhurst Village and the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy have teamed up to kick... read more →
April 10, 2018
Etiology and Pharmacology of Neuropathic Pain
Treatment Options for Neuropathic Pain Pain is a common reason for people to seek medical attention. Pain is vital -... read more →
April 9, 2018
Research Study for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Dual Field Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy Device in Lower Extremity Painful Diabetic Distal Symmetric Peripheral Neuropathy (DSPN) Research Study... read more →
April 5, 2018
Long-Time Course of Idiopathic Small Fiber Neuropathy
Small study offers hope to patients with small fiber neuropathy Many patients diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy, one of the... read more →
April 2, 2018
FPN Welcomes New Board Member, Dr. Gordon Smith
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is pleased to announce the addition of A. Gordon Smith, MD, FAAN to the Board... read more →
March 7, 2018
FPN Welcomes Newest Board Member
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is pleased to welcome Dr. Senda Ajroud-Driss to the Board of Directors. Dr. Senda Ajroud-Driss... read more →
February 28, 2018
Dr. Sandra Rieger’s Research Could Lead to Advances in Prevention of Peripheral Neuropathy
What do zebrafish have to do with peripheral neuropathy research? In September 2017 , we reported that Dr. Sandra Rieger had received... read more →
February 14, 2018
Peripheral Neuropathy Research Registry Yields New Discovery
Data from the Peripheral Neuropathy Research Registry (PNRR) helps scientists examine the relevance of mutations in sodium channels, yielding a new... read more →
January 5, 2018
Father/Daughter Support FPN’s Quest for Research Findings
Walter Van Woudenberg and Saskia Keyes Support FPN's Quest for Research Findings Specific to Idiopathic Neuropathy When idiopathic neuropathy struck... read more →
November 13, 2017
FPN Continues to Move Forward
An Update from the President November 7, 2017 As President of the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, I can’t wait to... read more →
November 7, 2017
FPN and #GivingTuesday
Let’s redefine the giving spirit this holiday season The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is joining the global giving movement on... read more →
October 31, 2017
Enrollment is Needed for the Peripheral Neuropathy Research Registry
Peripheral Neuropathy Research Registry: Enroll Today! In a groundbreaking step to learn more about peripheral neuropathy and to find a... read more →
September 29, 2017
Join us at the Peripheral Neuropathy Patient Conference | October 21, 2017
FPN Peripheral Neuropathy Patient Conference on October 21, 2017 Please join us for the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy's Peripheral Neuropathy Patient Conference... read more →
September 21, 2017