How spider silk could be key to repairing damaged nerves in humans - Clinical trials are to go ahead using ‘off-the-shelf’ ...

On Feb. 20, Gregory F. Maassen, Ph.D., will share his incredible story of e-biking 5,800 miles throughout the country to raise awareness about peripheral neuropathy and funds for research. Join Johns ...

Stroke mimics were a greater risk factor for developing PTSD symptoms than a confirmed stroke or transient ischemic attack, according to a prospective observational cohort study published in General ...

Chemotherapy remains one of the most powerful tools in the fight against cancer, yet it often comes with significant ...

A team of researchers, including Gil Yosipovitch, M.D., dermatology professor at Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami and the director of the Miami Itch Center, drew data from ...

Multiple myeloma (MM) doesn’t always have obvious signs -- at least not in its earliest stages. But as it progresses, the cancer itself, or medications and therapies used to treat it, can lead to ...

Neuropathy can class as a disability if a person meets certain criteria that the Social Security Administration (SSA) sets, relating to symptoms that indicate disorganized motor functions or marked ...

Stocking glove neuropathy refers to symptoms of peripheral neuropathy that cause numbness, weakness, or sensory changes in the hands and feet. It has a number of potential causes, including diabetes.

Each year in the United States there are more than 3 million cases of peripheral neuropathy, wherein nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord are damaged and cause pain and loss of feeling in the ...

When it comes to fending off foot pain, it’s important to find walking shoes that are comfy, supportive, and help eliminate pressure on your feet—but especially so if you suffer from neuropathy or ...