Because of how nerve cells behave, some chemotherapy drugs end up also targeting the nerves in the hands and feet, meaning ...

Risk of the condition may increase with age. As with many diseases and conditions, the cause is often not clear. This is known as idiopathic neuropathy.

Peripheral neuropathy, in its simplest definition, is damage to the peripheral nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord. It is a relatively common condition that is not isolated to any ...

SP16 is an investigational intravenous therapy designed to treat chemotherapy-induced pain and peripheral neuropathy, also referred to as CIPPN. The treatment works through two proposed mechanisms: ...

PHOENIX, Arizona — In the difficult challenge of treating peripheral neuropathy, a novel approach combining injections of local anesthesia with electronic signal treatment shows improved efficacy in ...

Peripheral Neuropathy in its simplest definition is damage to the peripheral nerves — nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord. It is a relatively common condition that is not isolated to any ...

Peripheral neuropathy can develop as a complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). You may find similar treatments for both, but your doctor is best equipped to determine what medications may work for ...

Lucia Notterpek, Ph.D., professor and senior associate dean for research at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med), has been awarded an Innovation Grants to Nurture Initial ...

Human toxic peripheral neuropathies (TxPN) due to occupational chemical exposure are relatively rare compared with medically related peripheral neuropathies. They are however difficult to diagnose due ...