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New Paper Associates COVID-Triggered Immune Dysfunction With Neuropathy

Most post-COVID nerve damage appears to be caused by infection-triggered immune dysfunction – not by lingering infection – but there are no studies yet of available immunotherapies.

Peripheral Nerve Society Meeting

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Diabetes conditions are the most common cause of neuropathy

In developed countries, diabetes, high blood sugar, and obesity are the most common medical causes of neuropathy. Treatment speeds nerve regrowth and healing so symptoms improve. Read more.

New Paper Associates Long COVID With Neuropathy

Fifty-nine percent of long COVID patients had test confirmation of neuropathy in a small study, most often small-fiber type. Read more.

NeuropathyCommons Podcast: The Search for Novel Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy

In Episode 2, host Dr. Alex Chamessian (left) chats with Dr. Gordon Smith about clinical trials, and how patients can participate in research. Click here for Episode 1.

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