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Rerouting Nerves During Amputation Reduces Phantom Limb Pain Before it Starts

Neuroscience NewsDecember 31, 2018

Researchers report using primary targeted muscle reinnervation during amputation helps to reduce, and in some cases, prevent phantom limb and stump pain in patients.... Read More...

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New Theory for Phantom Limb Pain Points the Way to More Effective Treatment

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 6, 2018

Researchers present a new theory which states, following amputation, the neural circuitry connected to the missing limb becomes entangled with other neural networks, specifically ones responsible for pain perception.... Read More...

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Phantom Movements in Augmented Reality Helps Patients With Phantom Limb Pain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 2, 2016

Researchers have developed a new method that utilizes both machine learning and augmented reality to help treat those with chronic phantom limb pain following amputation.... Read More...

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Cause of Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees Identified

Neuroscience NewsOctober 27, 2016

According to researchers, a reorganization of wiring in the brain could be an underlying cause of phantom limb pain experienced by amputees.... Read More...

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New Hope For People Obsessed With Amputating Their Own Limbs

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 30, 2016

Researchers are developing new solutions to help those with body identity integrity disorder and to keep them from their desire to self harm.... Read More...

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Brain Stimulation Technique Shown Effective in Phantom Limb Pain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2016

A new study reports transcranial magnetic stimulation can significantly reduce phantom limb pain.... Read More...

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Amputees Discern Familiar Sensations Across Prosthetic Hand

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2014

Amputees are able to regain sense of touch and 'feel' with their prosthetic hands, thanks to new technological advances.... Read More...

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By Restoring Sense of Touch to Amputees, HAPTIX Seeks to Overcome Physical and Psychological Effects of Upper Limb Loss

Neuroscience NewsMay 1, 2014

DARPA's HAPTIX program seeks to provide amputees with natural touch sensations.... Read More...

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ARCS Foundation Names V. S. Ramachandran Scientist of the Year

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2014

Neuroscientist V.S Ramachandran has been named Scientist of the Year by the ARCS Foundation.... Read More...

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Phantom Limb Pain Relieved When Amputated Arm Is Put Back to Work

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2014

A new method of treating phantom limb pain which utilizes several technologies is providing successful.... Read More...

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