Items related to evolving clinical advancements in PN innovations
The Western Neuropathy Association is sponsoring a webinar entitled “Cannabinoids and Neuropathy” on June 26th at 4pm EST. If you have interest, you can find the information at | https://pnhelp.org) and click on the appropriate webinar to register.
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Myth vs. Fact about PN https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1700189569716303200?blm_aid=0 On May 8, The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy hosted a webinar regarding legitimate information about PN. Above is the link to that webinar. You must register to view the video. There is so much information available about neuropathy — some fact, some fiction, lots of half truths. Board member
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Red Light Therapy? Warning or Wonder? Red Light Therapy. Some of our members swear by it. Others sweat at it after spending months trying to make it work and paying for equipment. It is used for a variety of ailments but lately has been promoted in ads and by local physicians as a way to
Exploring the Use of Medical Marijuana in Peripheral Neuropathy The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has posted its webinar on The Use of Medical Marijuana in PN Treatment. It is located at https://www.foundationforpn.org/webinar-exploring-the-use-of-medical-marijuana-in-peripheral-neuropathy-treatment/?blm_aid=146277. Dr. Jessica Robinson-Papp from Mount Sinai Medicine, New York, for a webinar on the use of medical marijuana for patients with peripheral neuropathy.
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Long Covid Is Being Increasingly Seen As Neurological Disease Whereas it once appeared more related to pulmonary disorders, Long COVID is increasingly being recognized as a neurological disease, reports Scientific American magazine in its latest issue. Victims with symptoms such as pain, extreme fatigue, and “brain fog” affecting over 15 million adults in the U.S. as
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Dr. Latov Explains Idiopathic Neuropathy “Idiopathic” is a strange term to describe any medical condition. It literally means “we have no idea”. That’s better than misdiagnosis, but the term doesn’t provide a lot of help or exude much confidence. However, if you are diagnosed with idiopathic neuropathy, you’ll want to watch this talk by one
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NYT: Why Americans feel more chronic pain Our Neuropathic companion is often chronic pain. This article, by New York Times health columnist Nicholas Kristol, does a deep dive into the issue of pain and gives some suggestions on managing it. Click here for access to the article.
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New Titles From Rebecca’s Bookshelf Rebecca Hotop recommends these two new book finds to the group. The first is 55 Essential Balance Exercises for Seniors by Brandon Lee.Described as a fall prevention and stability guide, the book comes with a video and illustrations to get you started. The whole effort is devoted to helping us
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Slow memory loss after 60? A multivitamin may be the answer. By Marlene Cimons A group taking a multivitamin was two years younger in memory function, research shows. https://wapo.st/481Gidg
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced promising post-op pain control drug It is promising as a neuropathy treatment because the company said it affects peripheral nerves. The drug still has to be approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO ACCESS THE TIMES ARTICLE.
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