FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·October 19, 2022·4 min readPain Relief Without Side Effects and AddictionResearchers have developed a new substance that activates adrenalin receptors rather than opioid receptors to help relieve chronic pain. The new compounds have similar pain-relieving qualities as opioids but do not appear to induce respiratory depression or addiction.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 14, 2022·5 min readThe Cold Shoulder: Genetic Links to Frozen ShoulderResearchers have identified risk genes for adhesive capsulitis, also known as "frozen shoulder". Carriers of these genes are at a six-fold increased risk of developing frozen shoulder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 14, 2022·7 min readUnexpected Protective Properties of PainPain neurons engage in direct cross-talk with goblet cells, or mucus-containing cells within the gut. During states of inflammation, pain cells stimulate goblet cells to release more mucus. Findings suggest the nervous system plays a key role in gut barrier maintenance and triggers protective mechanisms during periods of inflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 14, 2022·4 min readPain-Sensing Gut Neurons Protect Against InflammationPain-sensing neurons in the put secrete substance P, a molecule that protects against gut inflammation and tissue damage by boosting specific microbes in the gut. In people with inflammatory bowel disease, the pain-sensing neurons are diminished and there are significant disruptions in pain-signaling genes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPain·September 25, 2022·4 min readCould Monoclonal Antibodies Replace Opioids for Chronic Pain?Researchers are developing a monthly monoclonal antibody therapy for the treatment and management of chronic pain. The hope is this new therapy can replace opioids for pain management.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·August 31, 2022·5 min readOld Cancer Drugs Hint at New Ways to Beat Chronic PainRepurposing drugs used in the treatment of lung cancer could offer hope for symptom relief for patients suffering from chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePain·August 15, 2022·5 min readAI Could Help Patients With Chronic Pain Avoid OpioidsCognitive behavioral therapy for pain that is supported by artificial intelligence renders the same results as guideline-recommended programs while requiring less clinician time, thus making the option more accessible for patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 11, 2022·4 min readReframe the Pain: Reducing Needle Anxiety in ChildrenA child's vaccination or needle fear can be reduced if the nurse spends additional time supporting children during the vaccination process.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePain·August 11, 2022·5 min readSound Plus Electrical Body Stimulation Has Potential to Treat Chronic PainCombining electrical stimulation with sounds that activate the somatosensory cortex could help bring relief to those suffering from chronic pain and other neurological conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 8, 2022·10 min readFatigue and Headache Among Top Lingering Symptoms Months After COVIDFatigue and headaches top the list of common lingering symptoms four months after COVID infection, with muscle aches, changes in sense of taste and smell, cough, and congestion following close behind.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 8, 2022·4 min readDeciphering a Baby’s Cries of Pain Is Not an Innate Ability and Must Be LearnedA human's ability to interpret the cries of a baby in pain isn't innate but learned from experience.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·August 3, 2022·4 min readPerceived Choice in Music Listening Is Linked to Pain ReliefPeople given the impression they had control over the music they heard experienced more pain relief than those who felt as though they had no control over their music exposure.Read More
