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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articlespain·May 19, 2020Mapping the weather patterns affecting people with chronic painA new study confirms a link between the severity of symptoms for those with chronic pain and atmospheric weather conditions. Low atmospheric pressure was associated with more severe symptoms of pain. Read More
FeaturedNeurologypain·April 30, 2020A potential treatment for chronic painA newly developed peptide called Tat-P4-(C5)2 is targets and only affects nerve changes that pose a problem resulting in chronic pain. Previous studies have also shown the peptide can also reduce addiction. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencepain·March 31, 2020New insights into pain signaling in the brainStudy reveals how a neuropeptide called Big Dynorphin binds to the acid-sensing ion channel receptor, causing pain signals to be sent around the body. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articlespain·March 23, 2020Using cannabinoids to treat acute painMeta-analysis of previous studies reveals cannabinoid treatments produce a small, but significant reduction in subjective pain scores for sufferers of chronic pain. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 16, 2020A new strategy for the management of inflammatory painM2 macrophages can produce various endogenous opioids, such as endorphins, enkephalin, and dynorphin, which activate opioid receptors at the site of inflammation. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 5, 2020Early prevention of neuropathic painIntercepting CCL2 with specific antibodies may provide an early intervention for chronic neuropathic pain. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencepain·October 10, 2019Brain mechanisms have potential to block arthritis painResearchers discover the amygdala is a critical site of action for pain modulation. An existing compound, LY379268, provides pain-relieving effects and helps to reduce anxiety. Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencepainPsychology·September 26, 2019Molecular link between chronic pain and depression revealedInhibitory inputs to the neural circuit between the dorsolateral bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (dlBNST) to the ventral tegmental area (VTA) increase when a person is in chronic pain. This alteration is mediated by enhanced corticotropin-releasing factor signaling within the dlBNST, leading to suppression of the mesolimbic dopaminergic system. The result is depressive mood and anhedonia associated with chronic pain. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencepain·August 22, 2019Scorpion toxin that targets ‘wasabi receptor’ may help solve mystery of chronic painWaTx, a short protein in the venom of Australian Black Rock scorpions, is helping researchers uncover new information about chronic pain and inflammation. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencepain·June 11, 2019Promising treatment option for Complex Regional Pain SyndromeBlocking the activity of interleukin-1 in mouse models of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) helped reverse symptoms. Researchers say patients with CRPS should respond to immune-based treatments which reduce some of the disease features. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencepain·June 4, 2019Opioids are not sleep aids, and can actually worsen sleep research findsOpioids are often prescribed to help those with chronic pain manage sleep problems associated with their condition. New research reports opioids effect on sleep quality is limited and of poor quality. Additionally, opioids can increase the risk of sleep apnea. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 19, 2019Experimental blood test accurately spots fibromyalgiaA new biomarker for fibromyalgia has been identified in blood samples taken from patients suffering from the condition. Read More
