January 2019

Mike’s Story: How I Keep My Exercise Goals

Mike Foxworth, a FPN member and member of the Metro DC Area Support Group, shares how exercising with a group helps him keep his fitness goals. Research suggests that exercise slows the progression of PN. But only if it is REGULAR exercise. We are far more likely to work out regularly if we enjoy it. …

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Gene Therapy Blocks Peripheral Nerve Damage in Mice

In a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, scientists have blocked the destruction of nerve axons in mice, a step toward helping patients with various neurodegenerative disorders, including peripheral neuropathy. The findings of this report, originally reported by Julia Evangelou Strait, can be found below. Nerve axons serve as the …

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Phil’s Story: Hand-Controlled Driving Part 2

In Part 1 of his story, Phil, a Charlotte area member and a member of our only Virtual Support Group, shared his experiences with learning to drive in a hands controlled vehicle. He highlighted that as part of this process, he registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles as required. Here, Phil offers an update …

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FPN Welcomes Newest Research Partner in Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) continues to build a network of leading neurological consortium partner clinics. Starting in January 2019, FPN is pleased to announce the newest research partner added to its consortium of institutions: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Washington University will join the other five research sites who work …

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