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Study Finds No Strong Evidence Cannabis Reduces Chronic Pain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 4, 2018

A controversial new study reports cannabis may not be as helpful in treating chronic pain as believed. Researchers say they have found no clear evidence that cannabis can reduce pain severity or pain interference in those with chronic non cancer pain.... Read More...

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Suicide Nation: What’s Behind the Need to Numb and Seek Final Escape?

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

Researchers look at why suicide rates may be on the rise in the US, finding suicidality may be more than simply a mental health issue.... Read More...

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Beware of Getting a Tattoo if Your Immune System Isn’t Up to Scratch

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new case study reveals a woman experienced ongoing chronic pain after receiving a tattoo while her immune system was compromised. While the cause of her condition isn't known, doctors believe the pain is likely linked to the tattooing process, which may have been compounded by her compromised immune system.... Read More...

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The Brain is Able to Anticipate Painful Movements Following Injury

Neuroscience NewsJune 1, 2018

A new study reports, following an injury, the motor areas of the brain reduce signaling to a muscle if the muscle is responsible for producing painful movements, but enhances signaling if the muscle counteracts the painful movement.... Read More...

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Why Some Gain While in Pain

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

A new study looks at why pain enhances some people's ability to perform well.... Read More...

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Frontal Lobe Implicated in Chronic Pain

Neuroscience NewsMay 26, 2018

A new study reveals, in rodents, some spinal pain begins in the frontal cortex. Researchers say the findings could help in the development of new treatments for chronic pain.... Read More...

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Brainwave Link Between Disparate Disorders

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2018

Researchers report abnormalities in brainwave activity could be a common link between depression, Parkinson's disease, tinnitus and neuropathic pain.... Read More...

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Neuroinflammation Seen in Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots of Patients With Chronic Sciatica

Neuroscience NewsMay 10, 2018

A new study reveals a link between chronic sciatica and inflammation in key areas of the nervous system. Researchers say the location of the inflammation could help to determine which patients will feel relief from steroid injections to curb the pain.... Read More...

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Multiple Sclerosis Drug Could Reduce Painful Side Effects of Common Cancer Treatment

Neuroscience NewsApril 27, 2018

According to a new study, a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis could help to treat pain caused by cancer treatments in myeloma patients.... Read More...

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