FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePainPsychology·January 14, 2019·3 min readPain and Substance Abuse Interact in a Vicious CycleBeing in pain and taking illicit substances can lead to a vicious cycle that ultimately worsens and maintains both addiction and pain.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·October 24, 2022·2 min readGreen Eyeglasses Reduce Pain-Related Anxiety in Fibromyalgia PatientsUsing eyeglasses that filter a specific wavelength on the green light spectrum reduces pain-related anxiety and could decrease the need for opioids for those with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·February 21, 2023·3 min readStudy Finds Link Between Chronic Pain and DementiaPeople with chronic pain in multiple parts of the body have a higher risk of developing dementia and accelerated cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 19, 2020·5 min readTargeting a Chronic Pain Gateway Could Bring Reliefc-Fos accumulates in the nucleus of peripheral nerve cells of mouse models of chronic pain. Researchers identified around 30 existing drugs that appear to target the importin alpha-3-c-Fos pathway to help treat chronic pain.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·May 11, 2021·3 min readAmericans Are Increasingly Experiencing Chronic PainA new study reports the number of people reporting chronic pain is rising across every age group and demographic.Read More
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FeaturedNeurosciencePain·June 13, 2022·3 min readChronic Pain in Gulf War Veterans Linked to Brain Structure ChangesNeuroimaging study reveals those suffering from Gulf War Syndrome who experience chronic pain have increased volume in brain areas associated with pain processing and smaller volume in areas associated with pain regulation.Read More
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