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·July 17, 2019·3 min read

Hit it where it hurts: Scientists reveal how mirrors cure phantom pain

Visual responsiveness in the somatosensory cortex diminishes significantly following mirror therapy for phantom limb pain. Before therapy, researchers discovered a strong, unexpected activation in the sensorimotor foot region of amputees to visually presented images of the foot. This response was no longer present following mirror therapy.

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·September 6, 2018·6 min read

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

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.

Image shows a drawing of an arm overlapping a brain.

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·August 11, 2016·3 min read

Brain Stimulation Technique Shown Effective in Phantom Limb Pain

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

The image shows four different aspects of the patient using the arm to control a video game.

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·February 25, 2014·3 min read

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

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

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Hit it where it hurts: Scientists reveal how mirrors cure phantom pain

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

Brain Stimulation Technique Shown Effective in Phantom Limb Pain

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

Grammy Nominees Are a Brainy Bunch: Music Rewires the Brain

Kisspeptin Hormone Injection Could Treat Low Sex Drive in Women and Men

Features That May Make Motor Neurons Vulnerable to ALS

Human Brain Organoids Respond to Visual Stimuli When Transplanted Into Adult Rats

Why We Remember, and Forget. And What We Can Do About It

A Drug That Increases Dopamine Can Reverse the Effects of Inflammation on the Brain in Depression

People With Autism Experience Pain at a Higher Intensity

When Chronic Stress Activates These Neurons, Behavioral Problems Like Loss of Pleasure and Depression Result

Do Sleep Medications Increase Your Chances of Dementia?

Grammy Nominees Are a Brainy Bunch: Music Rewires the Brain

Kisspeptin Hormone Injection Could Treat Low Sex Drive in Women and Men

Features That May Make Motor Neurons Vulnerable to ALS

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