FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·May 8, 2017·6 min readHow One Drug Could Affect Pain, Memory and Nicotine AddictionResearchers are developing a drug that enhances the function of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The drug could have three different applications in relieving pain, slowing memory loss in aging people and as a smoking cessation medication.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosPain·May 4, 2017·2 min readUsing Simple Brain Scan to Detect Pain in InfantsResearchers have developed an EEG technique that can help monitor pain in infants. The believe the technology could have beneficial applications in testing pain and analgesic efficacy in older non-verbal patients also.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·April 9, 2017·6 min readDiscovery of ‘Mini-Brains’ Could Change Understanding of Pain MedicationFindings could help with the development of new painkillers to target back pain, arthritis and other pain disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 13, 2017·5 min readPain in the Neck: Using CRISPR to Prevent Tissue Damage and Neck PainResearchers use CRISPR to modulate genes in order to reduce tissue damage and inflammation for people with neck and back pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·March 2, 2017·4 min readSex Differences in Brain Activity Alter Pain TherapiesThe microglia in women's brains are more active in regions involved in pain processing, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2017·4 min readIntestinal Bacteria Alter Gut and Brain FunctionA new study reaffirms the link between intestinal bacteria and altered gut and brain function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPainPsychology·March 1, 2017·5 min readReading Can Help With Chronic PainShared reading may be a helpful therapy, and an alternative to CBT, to help those living with chronic pain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·February 23, 2017·4 min readItch Neurons Play Role in Pain ManagementStudy could help explain how pain often follows a chemical induced itch.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·February 21, 2017·3 min readCompound From Marine Snails May Provide Alternative to OpioidsResearchers have discovered a compound from marine snails that is able to block pain by targeting a pathway not associated with opioids.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2017·3 min readMedical Marijuana’s Underexplored Potential For Helping Opioid AddictionAccording to researchers, cannabinoids can reduce cravings and help ease withdrawal for those addicted to opioids.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 12, 2017·4 min read20 Minutes of Exercise May Suppress InflammationA new study reports 20 minutes of moderate exercise can act as an anti-inflammatory. The findings could be beneficial for those with inflammatory diseases such as fibromyalgia and arthritis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·January 12, 2017·4 min readHarnessing Pain Relieving Properties of Cannabis Without Addictive EffectsA new study suggests developing new therapeutics that use cannabinoid receptors to treat chronic pain.Read More