Researchers reveal a neurotransmitter implicated in the itch sensation plays no role in the transmission of pain sensations.
A newly developed peptide called Tat-P4-(C5)2 is targets and only affects nerve changes that pose a problem resulting in chronic pain. Previous studies have also shown the peptide can also reduce addiction.
Researchers have discovered a dedicated neural pathway that transmits the itchy feeling triggered by light touch.
Researchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.
Researchers have identified a signaling pathway that promotes sensory neuron grown and prevents peripheral neuropathy when blocked.
According to researchers, peripheral nerve damage caused by leprosy can induce changes in the brain.
Do you experience frequent episodes of burning or tingling in your feet? You may be suffering from small fiber neuropathy, researchers report.
Cannabis products and synthetic, medical cannabis can help to relieve neuropathic pain, a new study reports.
Cancer itself, rather than chemotherapy alone, may contribute to the development of neuropathy some patients experience.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin, appear to increase the risk of peripheral neuropathy by 47%. However, there is no significant increased risk of developing neuropathy associated with amoxicillin use.
A number of patients who contracted COVID-19 in the early months of the pandemic reported symptoms of neuropathy, including pain, tingling sensations, and numbness that lasted up to three months after recovery. The findings suggest COVID-19 may have lingering effects on peripheral nerves.
A new study reports that pregnant women who take pregabalin, a drug commonly used to treat pain and anxiety, were three times more likely to have a child with a major birth defect.
