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Persistent headache or back pain ‘twice as likely’ in the presence of the other

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 21, 2019

Researchers have identified a positive association between persistent lower back pain and headache disorders. The study reveals those with persistent back pain or persistent headache disorders are twice as likely to suffer from both disorders at the same time.... Read More...

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Migraine sufferers needlessly enduring agonizing pain

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2019

Many people who suffer migraines are often diagnosed with other conditions. For those with a clinical diagnosis, many are unaware of treatment options available for pain and to slow the frequency of attacks.... Read More...

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Scorpion toxin that targets ‘wasabi receptor’ may help solve mystery of chronic pain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2019

WaTx, a short protein in the venom of Australian Black Rock scorpions, is helping researchers uncover new information about chronic pain and inflammation. ... Read More...

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Cannabis flower is an effective mid-level analgesic medication for pain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 21, 2019

People who used while dried cannabis flowers or cannabis with higher levels of THC had the greatest analgesic response to pain. Those who used CBD reported lower levels of pain relief.... Read More...

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New pain organ discovered in the skin

Neuroscience NewsAugust 15, 2019

In a groundbreaking finding, researchers have identified a new sensory organ under the skin that can detect pain as a result of impact or pinpricks. The organ comprises of glial cells with multiple long protrusions which collectively make up the mesh-like organ under the skin.... Read More...

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Adults who mix cannabis with opioids for pain report higher anxiety and depression

Neuroscience NewsAugust 12, 2019

Compared to opioid use alone, co-use of cannabis and opioids to treat pain is associated with increased anxiety and depression symptoms in adults.... Read More...

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Skin nerves anticipate and fight infection: New type of immunity discovered

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2019

Mouse study reveals pain-sensing neurons also help fight skin infections and help prevent its spread. The findings suggest a new type of immunity. ... Read More...

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Researchers unlock access to pain relief potential of cannabis

Neuroscience NewsJuly 24, 2019

The cannabis plant creates anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving molecules that are 30 times more powerful than Aspirin.... Read More...

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Music may offer alternative to preoperative drug routinely used to calm nerves

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2019

Study shows listening to calming music before surgery has similar effects as midazolam in reducing anxiety before regional anesthesia is given.... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2019

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.... Read More...

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Defective potassium channels cause headache, not body pain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 15, 2019

The loss of TRESK significantly increases the risk of developing headaches and may be implicated in migraines.... Read More...

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Mathematical Model Explores Daily Rhythms in Pain Sensitivity

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2019

A new mathematical model can accurately reproduce experimental results on pain sensitivity and predict how the results are affected by the time of day.... Read More...

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Persistent headache or back pain ‘twice as likely’ in the presence of the other

Migraine sufferers needlessly enduring agonizing pain

Scorpion toxin that targets ‘wasabi receptor’ may help solve mystery of chronic pain

Cannabis flower is an effective mid-level analgesic medication for pain

New pain organ discovered in the skin

Adults who mix cannabis with opioids for pain report higher anxiety and depression

Skin nerves anticipate and fight infection: New type of immunity discovered

Researchers unlock access to pain relief potential of cannabis

Music may offer alternative to preoperative drug routinely used to calm nerves

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

Defective potassium channels cause headache, not body pain

Mathematical Model Explores Daily Rhythms in Pain Sensitivity