Healthy Eating for the Holidays Is it December already? What an extraordinary year we’ve had. I don’t know about you, but with the holidays upon us, it seems to me like people are really making an effort to enjoy the season. We’ve all needed something to look forward to, something to concentrate on besides the …
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is pleased to welcome Dr. Eva Feldman, MD, PhD, to the Scientific Advisory Board, effective November 2020. About Dr. Eva Feldman, MD, PhD Dr. Feldman received her MD and PhD degrees from the University of Michigan, completed a neurology residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, and returned to University of …
The IRS published a notice outlining the conditions under which taxpayers can contribute up to $300 by December 31, 2020 for a deduction on their taxes, even if they do not itemize. According to the IRS notice, “individual taxpayers can claim an “above-the-line” deduction of up to $300 for cash donations made to charity during …
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Exercise to Help Patients with Idiopathic Neuropathy Research has consistently demonstrated that regular exercise reduces polyneuropathy (PN) symptoms in patients with type 2 diabetes. Patients with prediabetes or metabolic syndrome have also shown to benefit from regular exercise. Exercise has also shown to slow progression of peripheral neuropathy in these patient groups. However, little is …
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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is pleased to welcome Dr. Steven Scherer to the Scientific Advisory Board. About Dr. Steven Scherer, MD, PhD Steven S. Scherer is the Ruth Wagner Van Meter and J. Ray Van Meter Professor of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his B.S. (1977), as well as his M.D. and …
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Following the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy‘s (FPN) recent webinar on current research trends, Lindsay Colbert, FPN’s Executive Director, caught up with the program’s panelists, Dr. Senda Ajroud-Driss, Dr. Ahmet Höke and Dr. Gordon Smith to follow-up on some important questions that the program did not have time to cover. In this “Ask the Expert” series, …
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FPN Advocates for Peripheral Neuropathy Research Funding Ongoing, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) has been working with a consultant to advocate for more federal funding for peripheral neuropathy research. With the election almost behind us, we again are looking to ramp up our efforts. Update on the 2021 Appropriations Bill On November 10, 2020, …
Peripheral Neuropathy and the Impact on Safety Peripheral Neuropathy can impact safety for patients due to the symptoms it causes. Sarah Boyd, PT, DPT and Sarah Dahlhauser, OTR/L, OTD share with the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy tips and suggestions for improving safety and comfort of patients with peripheral neuropathy. Why Peripheral Neuropathy can Impact Safety …
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy congratulates the 13 athletes, including our own Lindsay Colbert, who participated in the Hoka One One Run the L Challenge. The participants completed the challenge by walking, running, biking or wheeling 131 miles in their own towns in this virtual race. The 131 miles of the Run the L Challenge …
On September 9 2020, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) published the story of Mike McDonough. Mike set a goal for himself to ride 341 miles from Kaysville to St. George, Utah, to raise money and awareness for peripheral neuropathy. The money raised would go to purchasing eBikes for donation, with the remainder of the …
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