It's Dysautonomia Awareness Month!
When peripheral neuropathy affects the autonomic nervous system, it can cause symptoms of dysautonomia. To learn more, visit DysautonomiaInternational.org.
Paper Alert: The Latest on Small-Fiber Neuropathy
Maria Nolano, MD PhD, and Anne Louise Oaklander, MD PhD summarize recent advances in diagnosis, treatment, and research. Download a free copy of their article to share with your physician.
MGH Researchers Win Grant to Create Mouse Model of Genetic Neuropathy
Dr. Tatsuya Kobayashi, Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander, and Madeleine Klein (shown left to right) will engineer mice to study the effects of the neuronal sodium channel mutation that they first discovered in a family with inherited small-fiber neuropathy.
Do You Have a Genetic Neuropathy?
NeuropathyCommons.org has a secure online registry for people diagnosed with gene variants linked to sensory, autonomic, and small-fiber neuropathy. The goal is to pool information about specific variants to improve knowledge and care. Click here to learn more.
Italy: A Leader in Neuropathy Research
This historic and beautiful country has been a leader in neuropathy research. Genoa hosted the June 2019 Peripheral Nerve Society meetings; our website is using this expertise to add Italian-language content for patients and providers.
