The Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS) is a global non-profit group made up of doctors, scientists, and healthcare workers. They study and treat diseases of the peripheral nervous system. Each year, the PNS hosts the PNS Annual Meeting. This event brings experts from around the world to share the newest research about peripheral nerve diseases. It’s […]
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Brain-Based Exercises for Balance Enhancement: You might ask, how do we create exercises that impact the brain? These exercises use our senses: touch, smell, sight, sound, taste, and the inner ear in specific patterns to get the desired outcome. This approach of combining exercises builds better neural pathways to influence balance. One of the best […]
Dr. Brian Kopell, Professor of Neurosurgery, Center for Neuromodulation, Mount Sinai West, and Dr. Shanna Patterson, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Mount Sinai West, spoke with the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy about neuromodulation and it how it can help peripheral neuropathy patients. A transcript of the conversation is presented below. SP: While many patients are familiar […]
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by Jessica Robinson-Papp MD, MS, FAAN Mount Sinai Medical Center, andSara Dehbashi, MD, Neuromuscular Fellow, Mount Sinai Medical Center Medical marijuana use is becoming more common in the U.S. due to legalization in many states. The U.S. federal government still considers all forms of marijuana illegal, however so far they have mostly not interfered with […]
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy receives many inquiries from patients about stem cell treatments for peripheral neuropathy. An article, ‘Snake Oil’ Stem Cell Clinics Peddle False Hope for High Prices recently appeared in The Medium (www.medium.com) on the rise of stem cell treatments for any number of conditions. Is it a real hope or false […]
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There are many ways to classify pain. The most common way is to relate pain to its source or to associate it with a diagnosis. Pain may also be categorized according to its intensity and/or duration. Typically, acute pain can be mild or severe and may last a moment, weeks, or months. Acute pain is […]
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This is the fifth and final article on medical cannabis and its use as a peripheral neuropathy treatment. How to Use Medical Cannabis by Dr. Rosemary Mazanet Cannabis smoke contains thousands of organic and inorganic chemical compounds, similar to that found in tobacco smoke or cigars. Smoking any substance will carry the same risk due to […]
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This is the fourth of five articles on medical cannabis and its use as a peripheral neuropathy treatment. Benefits and Effects of Medical Cannabis for Treating Peripheral Neuropathy by Dr. Rosemary Mazanet Benefits of Medical Cannabis Although CBD and THC act differently in the body, they seem to have many of the same medical benefits. […]
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This is the third of five articles on medical cannabis and its use as a peripheral neuropathy treatment. How Does Cannabis Work by Dr. Rosemary Mazanet In Part 2 of this series we described the history of cannabis and explained that there are two different species: Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Sativa. This installment will describe how […]
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This is the second of five articles on medical cannabis and its use as a peripheral neuropathy treatment. The History of Cannabis Use by Dr. Rosemary Mazanet Hemp is one of the earliest crops cultivated by humans dating back 10,000 years ago, providing a source of food, fiber, oil and paper for these civilizations. But cultivators […]
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