FeaturedNeuroscience·September 23, 2015·4 min readCentral Gatekeeping System Implicated in Tinnitus and Chronic Pain IdentifiedResearchers identify a central gatekeeping system they believe is implicated in both chronic pain and tinnitus.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·September 22, 2015·3 min readResearchers Discover Unexpected Link Between Chronic Pain and Choroid PlexusResearchers have discovered a novel link between the size of the choroid plexus and complex regional pain syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 24, 2015·4 min readAntidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus AccumbensResearchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 13, 2015·4 min readLasting Relief From Chronic Pain Thanks to Stem CellsAccording to a new study, injecting stem cells extracted from bone marrow could help provide lasting relief from chronic neuropathic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·June 29, 2015·3 min readMen and Women Process Pain DifferentlyAccording to a new study, women and men have different sensitivity to pain and women are more likely to suffer from chronic pain conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 6, 2015·4 min readDopamine Could Play a Role in Promoting Chronic PainNew findings could open the doors for the development of treatments for chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 16, 2015·3 min readStudy Reveals Lack of Data on Opioid DrugsA white paper from the NIH reports little to no evidence for the effectiveness of opioid drugs in treating long term chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 4, 2014·2 min readPain Words Stand Out More for Those Experiencing ItPeople suffering from chronic pain pay more attention to pain related words than those who are pain free, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 9, 2014·2 min readDiscovery of a New Means to Erase PainResearchers reveal it is possible to relieve pain hypersensitivity by rekindling pain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 5, 2013·3 min readTorture Permanently Damages Normal Perception of PainPrisoners of war experience dysfunctional perception and regulation of pain many years after their release. Researchers believe this could be a result of torture they received while incarcerated.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 10, 2013·5 min readSticks and Stones: Brain Releases Natural Painkillers During Social RejectionResearchers find the opioid system responds to social rejection, not just physical pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 17, 2013·4 min readPredicting Who Will Have Chronic PainBrain structure abnormalities could predispose people to chronic pain following a lower back injury, researchers suggest.Read More
