Peripheral Neuropathy is Again an Eligible Condition for DOD Grants

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Last week, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations released the Majority’s draft of the fiscal year 2022 (FY22) Defense Appropriations Act. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is pleased to see that this draft legislation once again includes “peripheral neuropathy” among the eligible conditions for grants in FY22 from the Department of Defense’s Peer […]

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Vitamins and Supplements for Nerve Health

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Our friends at LivOn Labs, producer of vitamins and supplements, share information on supplements for nerve health with us. LivOn Labs is a supporter and partner of FPN. FPN recommends consulting with your health care provider before adding any supplements to your medical regime. Stop us if this sounds familiar. You read an article claiming […]

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Research Study Back on Track!

Imagine Study.

Following over a year’s delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IMAGiNe Study is finally back on track! The IMAGiNe Study (Immunoglobulin M(IgM)-Anti-myelin-associated-glycoprotein (MAG) Peripheral Neuropathy Study) is a research program that aims to create a standardized database and biobank to be used for the research and analysis of Anti-MAG peripheral neuropathy. The goal is to be able to […]

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FPN Welcomes New Board Member, Kristy Townsend

Kristy Townsend

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is pleased to welcome our newest Member of the Board of Directors, Kristy Townsend, Ph.D., effective June 1, 2021. Kristy Townsend holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and has been investigating the brain and nervous system in the regulation of energy balance and metabolism for the past 20 years. Townsend is […]

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Peripheral Neuropathy and Mental Health

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Mental health can become a concern for patients with chronic conditions such as peripheral neuropathy. During recent months when the pandemic has disrupted many of our usual routines, mental health for patients and their families can become even more of an issue. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy asked two experts on the subject for their […]

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Healthy Eating for PN with Chef Bill Nolan

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Turn to Fish for Healthy Eating! Go fish. The thought of cooking fish scares a lot of people because they think it is difficult. Folks are afraid that they will overcook it and ruin it or undercook it and get sick. RELAX! The purpose of this post is to dispel some of your fears and […]

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