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Jun 6, 2019Coping with Peripheral Neuropathy
In the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy’s March 2019 e-newsletter, Dr. Joseph Breitenstein, a professor of psychology and licensed psychologist at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and two of his students,… -
May 21, 2019A Patient’s Story: The simple movements that helped me move!
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is providing stories of encouragement from patients and healthcare providers alike. Here, we share Robert Herrick’s tip on the simple movement that made exercising easier… -
May 14, 2019Medical Marijuana for Peripheral Neuropathy
by Jessica Robinson-Papp MD, MS, FAAN Mount Sinai Medical Center, and Sara Dehbashi, MD, Neuromuscular Fellow, Mount Sinai Medical Center Medical marijuana use is becoming more common in the U.S…. -
Apr 30, 2019
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy Joins the Nation in Mourning for Former Senator Richard Luger
April 29, 2019 The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy joins the Nation to mourn the passing of former Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana, a great statesman and leader. Senator… -
Mar 20, 2019
Add your voice to FPN’s to encourage more government research spending on peripheral neuropathy
Your voice can help increase spending for research on peripheral neuropathy!The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has initiated an advocacy program to promote more government spending on peripheral neuropathy research through… -
Feb 13, 2019FPN Welcomes New Board Member in February
Van Salmans joined FPN’s Board of Directors on February 1, 2019, bringing valuable expertise as a Chicago businessman and PN patient. Van serves as a consultant to Salmans & Associates,… -
Feb 11, 2019
What is Metabolic Syndrome, What does it have to do with Neuropathy, and What can we do about it?
by Shanna Patterson, MD Around the New Year many people think about resolutions. For those of us contemplating how we can be our healthiest selves, this often includes recommitting to… -
Feb 6, 2019Key Data from FPN Patient Registry Highlighted in Top Medical Journal
In January 2019, a study was published by the Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System on the design and characteristics of patient data collected from the Peripheral Neuropathy Research Registry…