Our understanding of the mechanisms of diseases that result in impaired functional capacity, and impair an individual's ability to work, recreate, and perform activities of daily living, has evolved ...

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that targeting a specific immune process ...

Peripheral nerve injury reduces the ability of macrophages to clear dead or dying cells – a process known as efferocytosis – leading to chronic pain Restoring efferocytosis ability reduced neuropathic ...

The peripheral nerve is often the most affected in diabetic neuropathy. Also known as peripheral neuropathy, it refers to any nerve damage outside of the brain and spinal cord. It typically affects ...

Acupuncture is an alternative therapy that may help relieve nerve pain, numbness, and discomfort. However, larger research studies are still needed to better understand the potential benefits.

An air traffic controller for more than 30 years, Eric Tandberg is used to living with stress. He has also guided himself through years of cancer treatments, including three blood stem cell ...

Femoral neuropathy refers to any disorder that results from damage to the femoral nerve, including femoral nerve pain. It can lead to pain, numbness, weakness, and possibly paralysis in the legs. The ...

Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) have peripheral muscle weakness that is independent of impairments in their respiratory muscles, research shows. The findings highlight “the ...

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 ...

A peripheral nerve block is a procedure done by an anesthesiologist to provide postoperative pain relief for people having knee replacement surgery. The anesthesiologist (a doctor specializing in pain ...