November 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 flue vaccine if a patient has peripheral neuropathy – especially peripheral neuropathy patients with underlying immune issues. **This information is intended for general educational purposes only. Any decisions regarding vaccinations should be made in …

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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 of them were from healthcare professionals, mostly chiropractors. Alternative medicine was cited most frequently among the treatment discussions, followed by devices and pharmacological treatments. Only …

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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 organelles in the body responsible for the production of energy through the process of respiration. Mitochondria dysfunction can impair the cellular energy metabolism, affecting several …

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Follow-up Nerve Conduction Studies in CIDP After Treatment with IGIV-C: Comparison of Patients with and without Subsequent Relapse

Study found that most subjects developed new demyelinating findings during the active treatment phase of the immune globulin intravenous study even as they were improving clinically. This may reflect ongoing demyelinating activity even as other nerve segments were undergoing repair or remyelination. The appearance of new conduction blocks in patients with CIDP undergoing IVIG therapy …

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