FeaturedNeurology·March 5, 2013·2 min readResearch Leads to Better Understanding of Peripheral NeuropathyResearchers identify the role of the tumor suppressor Merlin in regulating the integrity of axons. Damage to the axons may result in peripheral neuropathy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 28, 2013·2 min readResearchers Uncover Key to Development of Peripheral Nervous SystemResearchers uncover a key to the development of the peripheral nervous system, providing new hope to patients suffering from hereditary neuropathy.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 17, 2013·2 min readUncovering a Healthier Remedy for Chronic PainA new study suggests a natural derivative found in fish oil has potential for treating chronic pain and neuropathy.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 30, 2013·3 min readStudy Finds Evidence of Nerve Damage in Around Half of Fibromyalgia PatientsResearchers find about half of a small group of patients with fibromyalgia have damage to nerve fibers in their skin and other evidence of SFPN.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2013·3 min readScientists Identify Clue to Regrowing Nerve CellsResearchers have identified a chain reaction which triggers the regrowth of some damaged nerve cell branches. The finding could someday help improve treatments for nerve injuries which can cause loss of sensation or paralysis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 23, 2015·4 min readMajor Pathway Identified in Nerve Cell Death Offers Hope for TherapiesResearchers report they have identified a pathway implicated in the death of nerve cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 13, 2015·4 min readLasting Relief From Chronic Pain Thanks to Stem CellsAccording to a new study, injecting stem cells extracted from bone marrow could help provide lasting relief from chronic neuropathic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 14, 2015·3 min readResearchers Identify Molecular Mechanism for Neuropathic Pain in MiceResearchers investigate the effects of altered spinal astrocytic Cx43 expression and pain-related behavior following peripheral nerve injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·July 21, 2015·3 min readSmoking Cannabis Reduces Diabetic Neuropathy PainResearchers report positive effects of smoking marijuana on reducing the pain of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 24, 2015·4 min readAntidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus AccumbensResearchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 9, 2015·5 min readBrain Plasticity and Leprosy: Nerve Damage Caused by Ancient Disease Can Alter the BrainAccording to researchers, peripheral nerve damage caused by leprosy can induce changes in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 29, 2015·4 min readAn Itch to ScratchResearchers have discovered a dedicated neural pathway that transmits the itchy feeling triggered by light touch.Read More