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Image shows itch and pain sensory neurons.

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·October 3, 2017·3 min read

‘Gatekeeper’ in Itching Sensation Plays No Role in Pain Transmission

Researchers reveal a neurotransmitter implicated in the itch sensation plays no role in the transmission of pain sensations.

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·April 30, 2020·2 min read

A potential treatment for chronic pain

A 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.

Image of neurons in a mouse spinal cord.

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·October 29, 2015·4 min read

An Itch to Scratch

Researchers have discovered a dedicated neural pathway that transmits the itchy feeling triggered by light touch.

This is a diagram of the dopamine pathway in the brain.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Antidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus Accumbens

Researchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.

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·January 17, 2017·4 min read

Blocking Neuron Signaling Pathway May Lead to New Treatments For Peripheral Neuropathy

Researchers have identified a signaling pathway that promotes sensory neuron grown and prevents peripheral neuropathy when blocked.

This shows MRI scans where the brain plasticity has taken place.

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·September 9, 2015·5 min read

Brain Plasticity and Leprosy: Nerve Damage Caused by Ancient Disease Can Alter the Brain

According to researchers, peripheral nerve damage caused by leprosy can induce changes in the brain.

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·October 27, 2021·3 min read

Burning and Tingling in Your Feet? You May Have Small Fiber Neuropathy

Do you experience frequent episodes of burning or tingling in your feet? You may be suffering from small fiber neuropathy, researchers report.

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·January 30, 2023·5 min read

Calcium Channels Regulate Neuroinflammation and Neuropathic Pain

The Orai1 class of calcium channels regulates sex differences in the functioning of immune cells associated with neuroinflammation and neuropathic pain.

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·June 6, 2022·6 min read

Cannabis-Related Products Demonstrate Short-Term Reduction in Chronic Pain

Cannabis products and synthetic, medical cannabis can help to relieve neuropathic pain, a new study reports.

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·June 9, 2020·4 min read

Chemotherapy and cancer gang up to cause a neurological side effect

Cancer itself, rather than chemotherapy alone, may contribute to the development of neuropathy some patients experience.

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·May 14, 2019·4 min read

Common antibiotic may increase nerve damage and peripheral neuropathy risk

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin, appear to increase the risk of peripheral neuropathy by 47%. However, there is no significant increased risk of developing neuropathy associated with amoxicillin use.

This shows a woman in a facemask surrounded by covid

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·March 25, 2022·4 min read

COVID-19 Infection Linked to Higher Risk of Neuropathy

A number of patients who contracted COVID-19 in the early months of the pandemic reported symptoms of neuropathy, including pain, tingling sensations, and numbness that lasted up to three months after recovery. The findings suggest COVID-19 may have lingering effects on peripheral nerves.

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neuropathy

‘Gatekeeper’ in Itching Sensation Plays No Role in Pain Transmission

A potential treatment for chronic pain

An Itch to Scratch

Antidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus Accumbens

Blocking Neuron Signaling Pathway May Lead to New Treatments For Peripheral Neuropathy

Brain Plasticity and Leprosy: Nerve Damage Caused by Ancient Disease Can Alter the Brain

Burning and Tingling in Your Feet? You May Have Small Fiber Neuropathy

Calcium Channels Regulate Neuroinflammation and Neuropathic Pain

Cannabis-Related Products Demonstrate Short-Term Reduction in Chronic Pain

Chemotherapy and cancer gang up to cause a neurological side effect

Common antibiotic may increase nerve damage and peripheral neuropathy risk

COVID-19 Infection Linked to Higher Risk of Neuropathy

Unleashing the Mind: The Neuroscience of Meditation and its Impact on Memory

Unveiling the Complexity of Musical Taste: Subgenres and Preferences Explored

Researchers Release The Most Detailed Fruit Fly Nerve Cord Connectome

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