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The image shows a cross section slice of a NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 2 Bilateral schwannomas from a patient.

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·March 5, 2013·2 min read

Research Leads to Better Understanding of Peripheral Neuropathy

Researchers identify the role of the tumor suppressor Merlin in regulating the integrity of axons. Damage to the axons may result in peripheral neuropathy.

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·May 28, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Uncover Key to Development of Peripheral Nervous System

Researchers uncover a key to the development of the peripheral nervous system, providing new hope to patients suffering from hereditary neuropathy.

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·July 17, 2013·2 min read

Uncovering a Healthier Remedy for Chronic Pain

A new study suggests a natural derivative found in fish oil has potential for treating chronic pain and neuropathy.

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·July 30, 2013·3 min read

Study Finds Evidence of Nerve Damage in Around Half of Fibromyalgia Patients

Researchers find about half of a small group of patients with fibromyalgia have damage to nerve fibers in their skin and other evidence of SFPN.

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·November 7, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Identify Clue to Regrowing Nerve Cells

Researchers 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.

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·April 23, 2015·4 min read

Major Pathway Identified in Nerve Cell Death Offers Hope for Therapies

Researchers report they have identified a pathway implicated in the death of nerve cells.

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·July 13, 2015·4 min read

Lasting Relief From Chronic Pain Thanks to Stem Cells

According to a new study, injecting stem cells extracted from bone marrow could help provide lasting relief from chronic neuropathic pain.

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·July 14, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Identify Molecular Mechanism for Neuropathic Pain in Mice

Researchers investigate the effects of altered spinal astrocytic Cx43 expression and pain-related behavior following peripheral nerve injury.

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·July 21, 2015·3 min read

Smoking Cannabis Reduces Diabetic Neuropathy Pain

Researchers report positive effects of smoking marijuana on reducing the pain of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Antidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus Accumbens

Researchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.

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·September 9, 2015·5 min read

Brain Plasticity and Leprosy: Nerve Damage Caused by Ancient Disease Can Alter the Brain

According to researchers, peripheral nerve damage caused by leprosy can induce changes in the brain.

Image of neurons in a mouse spinal cord.

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·October 29, 2015·4 min read

An Itch to Scratch

Researchers have discovered a dedicated neural pathway that transmits the itchy feeling triggered by light touch.

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