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Genetic Testing for Hereditary Peripheral Neuropathies: New Genetic Cause for Charcot-Marie-Tooth

Posted on April 11, 2016 (October 23, 2024) by Lindsay Colbert

Genetic testing can help doctors identify the causes of hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies. Genetic testing is a type of medical test that identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins. The results of a genetic test can confirm or rule out a suspected genetic condition or help determine a person’s chance of developing or passing on […]

Beware Expensive Treatments of Peripheral Neuropathy

Posted on April 11, 2016 (October 23, 2024) by Lindsay Colbert

By: FPN Guest Writer Howard Levinson Patients seeking treatment of peripheral neuropathy need to be aware of a recent controversial method that involves collaboration between chiropractors, medical doctors and/or podiatrists. PN patients are typically under the care of a physician such as their internist or family practitioner. Unfortunately for some, the treatment of peripheral neuropathy which usually […]