Focus On Neuropathy 2013

Springtime is neuropathy time, at least as far as many neuropathy organisations are concerned. Many choose May to focus on neuropathy issues in their conferences, or on special weeks/days and it may be worth keeping an eye out for the results of the two mentioned here. The first is a conference organised by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and is a conference mainly for professionals. The results and outcomes may well have a direct bearing on developments in our disease in the future. The second is the annual neuropathy awareness week, organised by the neuropathy association (probably the largest such association in the world). Following this site in the next couple of months, will provide many useful articles about many aspects of neuropathy in 2013.

About NeuPSIG 2013

The Special Interest Group on Neuropathic Pain (NeuPSIG), of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), is proud to announce its fourth international meeting. For more information on NeuPSIG please visit www.neupsig.org

The first three NeuPSIG meetings were held in Madrid, Spain, in 2004 , Germany in 2007 and Athens, Greece, in 2010. Since then, there have been many exciting new developments in science and in patient care. Updates on present evidence-based research and medicine will be covered by world-renowned experts. There will be ample time for discussion during the workshops.

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LET’S FIGHT FOR A FUTURE WITHOUT NEUROPATHY DURING OUR “2013 NEUROPATHY AWARENESS WEEK” CAMPAIGN

More than 20,000,000--or 1 in 15--Americans are afflicted by neuropathy, and many of them do not even know they have it. Even though it is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and one of the most common chronic neurological diseases, neuropathy is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed and underdiagnosed, and inadequately treated. However, early diagnosis and treatment is critical to preventing and slowing the progression of neuropathy.

Since 1995, The Neuropathy Association has been working to change the public’s perception of neuropathy and help patients, health care providers, and the public at large understood the true scope of this debilitating disease. And since 2005, The Neuropathy Association has annually designated the third week of May as Neuropathy Awareness Week on the federal government’s calendar of National Health Observances.

We recognize that neuropathy is a 24/7/365 battle for more than 20,000,000 people in the U.S.…until we find better treatments and cures for neuropathy, every week is Neuropathy Awareness Week, every day is Neuropathy Awareness Day. And, so our mission is 24/7/365; but during Neuropathy Awareness Week, we push ourselves and our community—patients, caregivers, and professionals—to help us take neuropathy awareness to the next level. Awareness and understanding of this disease—and its impact—are the drivers for allocating more funding for neuropathy research, developing more programs for the neuropathy community, and, ultimately, finding more therapies and cures.

During Neuropathy Awareness Week, let’s fight neuropathy together by:

- recognizing the early symptoms and signs of neuropathy;

- getting an early and accurate diagnosis and treatments by working with expert health
care professionals to prevent and/or minimize progression of neuropathy and its complications; and


- helping the public learn about neuropathy and its risk factors.

Visit www.neuropathy.org in the coming weeks for information on Neuropathy Awareness Week events, media opportunities, and other ways to get involved!

http://www.neuropathy.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Neuropathy_Week