FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePain·December 16, 2021·2 min readDifferences in Brain Structure and Genetics Linked to Chronic PainGenetic differences contribute to both an increased risk of certain types of chronic pain and a reduction in the size of specific brain regions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·November 16, 2021·4 min readSingle Molecule Within a Specific Plant Used by Native Americans Can Treat Both Pain and DiarrheaThe extracts of certain plants long used by Native Americans as topical analgesics activate the KCNQ2/3 potassium channel. The compounds provide pain relief and prevent diarrhea.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology·October 18, 2021·5 min readBrain Circuitry Identified That May Be Responsible for Negative Emotional Aspects of PainA new rodent study uncovers a neural circuit in the brain that appears to govern pain-induced anhedonia. Altering the activity of this circuit restored motivation in pre-clinical models of pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePain·October 18, 2021·3 min readInvestigating the Link Between Antibiotic Use and Inflammatory Pain ReductionStudy reveals a causal mechanism for pain reduction may be due to an antibiotic-induced shift in the gut's amino acid concentrations.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePainPsychology·October 15, 2021·4 min readGenetic Risk for Clinical Depression Linked to Physical SymptomsThose with a genetic predisposition to clinical depression are more likely to exhibit physical symptoms including migraines, chronic pain, and fatigue, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology·October 3, 2021·7 min readPsychological Treatment Yields Strong, Lasting Relief for Chronic Pain SufferersA four-week course of pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) provided up to 12 months of relief from pain for chronic pain sufferers. Additionally, the psychological treatment program altered brain networks associated with pain processing.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·September 26, 2021·4 min readWeather Can Affect Pain ToleranceTemperature and barometric pressure are strongly related to cold pain tolerance and pressure pain tolerance, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·September 8, 2021·2 min readThe Link Between Autoimmunity and PainPain could be an under-recognized clinical manifestation for patients with specific autoantibodies that target neural proteins.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·September 1, 2021·4 min readA Better Understanding of Chronic PainBrinker-related transcription regulators play a key role in the formation of nociceptive sensation and could be a new target for pain-relieving medications.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·August 27, 2021·6 min readMaternal Voice Reduces Pain in Premature BabiesWhen a mother speaks to her newborn during a medical intervention, the baby's oxytocin levels increase and their expression of pain decreases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPainPsychology·August 25, 2021·6 min readVirtual Reality Shown to Reduce Pain and Anxiety in ChildrenVirtual reality helps to relieve pain and anxiety for children undergoing medical procedures, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·August 17, 2021·4 min readWidespread Pain Linked to Heightened Dementia and Stroke RiskWidespread pain, a subset of chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders, is linked to an increased risk of all types of dementias, including Alzheimer's disease, and a greater risk of stroke.Read More
