Cancer Related Neuropathy
Neuropathy can result from the underlying cancer, or neurotoxicity of drugs used to treat the tumor. [Read More]
Sweat Gland Nerve Fiber Density
A reduction in the innervation of sweat glands has been reported in a number of conditions that can cause autonomic neuropathy. [Read More]
Small Fiber Neuropathy in Rheumatological Disorders
Patients with rheumatological disorders can present with a variety of syndromes that can result from Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN). [Read More]
Small Fiber Neuropathy Overview
Small fiber neuropathy (SFN) is caused by damage to the small, unmyelinated fibers in the peripheral nerves that innervate the skin and internal organs... [Read More]
Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density
Demonstration of a reduction in the Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density (ENFD) on punch skin biopsy is a highly sensitive and specific test for Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN). [Read More]
Abstract: Idiopathic Small Fiber Neuropathy in Children
Balushi, Kim, Krause, and Kafie looked at idiopathic small fiber neuropathy findings in children who had small fiber neuropathy confirmed by history, clinical exam, and low intraepidermal nerve fiber density. [Read More]
Abstract: Prediabetes and Small Fiber Neuropathy
Thaisetthawatkul, Fernandes, and Herrmann looked at the connection between prediabetes and small fiber neuropathy. [Read More]
Abstract: The Evaluation of Small Fiber Neuropathy
Thawani el al. recently conducted a survey of neurologists regarding their evaluation of patients with small fiber neuropathy. [Read More]
Systematic Review Presents Current Understanding of Small Fiber Neuropathy
The review, published in the May 2016 issue of Muscle & Nerve, provides a comprehensive evaluation of Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN) research. [Read More]
New Study Examines Fixative Solutions Used in Skin Biopsy Test for Small Fiber Neuropathy
Therapath LLC finalized a comparison study of the most common fixation methods used in Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density testing for the determination of SFN. [Read More]
