FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·July 26, 2019·4 min readSkin nerves anticipate and fight infection: New type of immunity discoveredMouse 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·January 28, 2019·4 min readSleep Loss Heightens Pain Sensitivity and Dulls Brain’s Painkilling ResponseResearchers report sleep deprivation intensifies and prolongs pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·April 11, 2016·6 min readSmall Nerve Fibers Defy Neuropathy ConventionsA new study reports prediabetes may be more damaging to motor nerves than previously believed.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·July 21, 2015·3 min readSmoking Cannabis Reduces Diabetic Neuropathy PainResearchers report positive effects of smoking marijuana on reducing the pain of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPainPsychology·October 17, 2018·3 min readSocial Media Buffers Against Depression in Older Adults in PainAccording to researchers, social media use can help to reduce depression in older people who are in pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·December 10, 2020·5 min readSoothing Words and Music During Surgery Might Reduce Postoperative PainPatients exposed to soothing music while under general anesthetic experienced less postoperative pain and had lower opioid consumption following surgery.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePain·August 11, 2022·5 min readSound Plus Electrical Body Stimulation Has Potential to Treat Chronic PainCombining electrical stimulation with sounds that activate the somatosensory cortex could help bring relief to those suffering from chronic pain and other neurological conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·August 17, 2017·4 min readSpecialized Neurons That Respond to Pain of Pulling Single Hair DiscoveredNIH researchers have identified a specific type of sensory neurons which become activated as a result of pulling a single hair.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·March 12, 2023·8 min readSpinal Cord Stimulation Doesn’t Help With Back PainAccording to a new study, spinal cord stimulation does not provide long-term relief for back pain and may actually cause harm to a patient.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·June 23, 2016·5 min readStudy Finds 36 Genes Associated With Pain and Nerve SensitivityFindings could lead to new drug targets for pain management.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·February 21, 2023·3 min readStudy Finds Link Between Chronic Pain and DementiaPeople with chronic pain in multiple parts of the body have a higher risk of developing dementia and accelerated cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·July 4, 2018·5 min readStudy Finds No Strong Evidence Cannabis Reduces Chronic PainA controversial new study reports cannabis may not be as helpful in treating chronic pain as believed. Researchers say they have found no clear evidence that cannabis can reduce pain severity or pain interference in those with chronic non cancer pain.Read More
