neuropathy
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Further conversations with clinicians led the team to target another side effect of many cancer medications: neuropathy, or nerve damage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
"In other words, is this a risk factor for other types of sensory neuropathy?"
From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025
Van Halen was diagnosed with neuropathy in his legs a few years ago and no longer plays drums.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024
Mr Lowe, from Omagh, said the small fibre neuropathy affected his entire body, from toes to fingertips.
From BBC • Oct. 13, 2024
Reviewing Parlagreco's argument in general, I think it may be justly remarked that if the qualities rehearsed above constitute hysterical neuropathy, then every testy, sensitive, impulsive, and benevolent person is neuropathically hysterical.
From The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti by Symonds, John Addington
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