A CRISPR-Cas9-based therapy targeting the gene encoding transthyretin greatly reduced transthyretin levels in patients with ...

CMT4B is an autosomal recessive demyelinating neuropathy characterized by focally folded myelin sheaths in the peripheral nerve 1. Although the familial CMT4B cases reported so far are clinically ...

Toward Better End-of-Life Care: Strategies to Reduce Hospital Utilization and Improve Quality in Metastatic Cancer ASCO Guidelines provide recommendations with comprehensive review and analyses of the ...

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Peripheral nerve impairments in older adults were tied to a higher risk of subsequent dementia, a study of longitudinal data showed. Combined sensory and motor impairments in the lower leg doubled the ...

Researchers have identified two compounds capable of repairing the protective myelin sheath damaged by multiple sclerosis, a major advance toward reversing nerve injury rather than just slowing it.

A TikTok influencer feared she would never walk again after suffering a rare complication following gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey. Heather Ryan underwent the weight loss procedure in October 2024 ...

If neuropathy stems from a treatable condition, such as diabetes, chronic alcohol use disorder, or nutrient deficiencies, a doctor will aim to manage the condition first. Neuropathy is often used ...

Peripheral neuropathy is rarely fatal. However, it can cause serious complications if left untreated. These complications may affect a person’s independence, overall health, and life expectancy.

Cannabidiol (CBD) holds promise as a treatment for many health concerns, including inflammation. For all the known benefits CBD offers, it’s unclear how well it can relieve nerve pain. Few studies ...