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Multiple brain regions moderate and link depressive mood and pain

Neuroscience NewsMay 21, 2019

People with higher levels of depressive moods exhibited heightened sensitivity to pain, and had greater activation in the prefrontal cortex, insula and somatosensory cortex.... Read More...

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The insular cortex processes, and drives learning from pain

Neuroscience NewsMay 16, 2019

Using optogenetics to 'switch off' the insular cortex in mice experiencing a painful event resulted in a less fearful reaction to pain. The ability of the mice to learn avoidance from the pain event was also reduced. ... Read More...

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Common antibiotic may increase nerve damage and peripheral neuropathy risk

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2019

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin, appear to increase the risk of peripheral neuropathy by 47%. However, there is no significant increased risk of developing neuropathy associated with amoxicillin use.... Read More...

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Does insulin resistance cause fibromyalgia?

Neuroscience NewsMay 7, 2019

Study finds a pathogenic relationship between insulin resistance and fibromyalgia. Treating fibromyalgia with metformin, a drug that combats insulin resistance, resulted in a dramatic reduction of pain levels for patients.... Read More...

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Newfound autoimmune syndrome causes muscle pain, weakness

Neuroscience NewsApril 29, 2019

Researchers have identified a new autoimmune disease that causes muscle pain and weakness. Large-histiocyte-related immune myopathy (LHIM), generates similar results to the condition rhabdomyolysis in blood chemistry samples. LHIM can effectively be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs to help reduce symptoms. ... Read More...

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Migraine-linked protein exhibits sex-specific pain effects

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

CGRP, a protein associated with migraine pain, appears to act differently between sexes. Researchers say a female-specific mechanism of downstream CGRP receptor activation is likely to contribute to the higher prevalence of migraine in women.... Read More...

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Pairing music with medication offers potential therapeutic strategy to manage pain

Neuroscience NewsMarch 31, 2019

Classical music exposure paired with ibuprofen reduced response to inflammation pain by 93%, compared to exposure to the medication alone in mouse models of pain. For those exposed to just music, researchers report a 77% reduction in surgical pain.... Read More...

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Woman with novel gene mutation lives almost pain-free

Neuroscience NewsMarch 29, 2019

A rare genetic mutation has been associated with pain insensitivity. The findings could further research into new treatments to target pain.... Read More...

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Blunting pain’s emotional component

Neuroscience NewsMarch 13, 2019

Blocking the release of dynorphin, researchers restore motivation in animals experiencing pain. The findings may help in the development of new, less addictive, pain medications.... Read More...

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Neuroscientists Find Brain Pathway Supporting an Intersection of Taste and Pain

Neuroscience NewsMarch 12, 2019

Researchers have identified a pathway near the midbrain where neural messages for taste and pain converge, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Breakthrough in Developing Blood Test for Pain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

Researchers have identified biomarkers in the blood which can help determine the severity of a person's pain level. The findings could help doctors to accurately measure pain and stem the opioid crisis.... Read More...

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Sleep Loss Heightens Pain Sensitivity and Dulls Brain’s Painkilling Response

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 28, 2019

Researchers report sleep deprivation intensifies and prolongs pain. ... Read More...

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Multiple brain regions moderate and link depressive mood and pain

The insular cortex processes, and drives learning from pain

Common antibiotic may increase nerve damage and peripheral neuropathy risk

Does insulin resistance cause fibromyalgia?

Migraine-linked protein exhibits sex-specific pain effects

Pairing music with medication offers potential therapeutic strategy to manage pain

Woman with novel gene mutation lives almost pain-free

Blunting pain’s emotional component

Neuroscientists Find Brain Pathway Supporting an Intersection of Taste and Pain

Breakthrough in Developing Blood Test for Pain

Sleep Loss Heightens Pain Sensitivity and Dulls Brain’s Painkilling Response