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Pain Neuroscience news articles cover science research about pain receptors, nociceptors, nociception, sensory neurons, somatosensory cortex, chronic pain, acute pain, nocioceptors, musculoskeletal pain, therapies, phantom limb pain and other pain research.

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·March 4, 2020·3 min read

Hormone that causes women to experience more pain than men identified

Researchers report the hormone prolactin, more commonly associated with lactation in new mothers, may underlie why women are more vulnerable to developing functional pain syndromes than men.

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·February 28, 2020·3 min read

Overdosing on psychedelics improved mental and physical health: Case studies

A recent case study report highlights the effects of LSD overdoses on three women, revealing the subjects experienced improvements in physical and mental health following their overdoses.

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·February 24, 2020·3 min read

Researchers end decade-long search for mechanical pain sensor

Researchers have that discovered a protein in the membrane of sensory neurons is involved in our capacity to experience mechanical pain.

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·January 25, 2020·2 min read

First treatment for pain using human stem cells a success

Transplanting GABAergic cells derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells into mice resulted in safe, lasting, and effective relief from extreme neuropathic pain. Researchers hope to begin human testing within five years.

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·October 21, 2019·2 min read

One in three pain patients suffer side effects after ketamine infusion therapy

35% of patients who used ketamine to manage pain reported significant side effects ranging from hallucination, out-of-body experiences, visual disturbances, and urinary dysfunction. 20% of the side effects were linked directly to ketamine, and 15% associated with ketamine in combination with other drugs.

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·October 10, 2019·6 min read

Brain mechanisms have potential to block arthritis pain

Researchers discover the amygdala is a critical site of action for pain modulation. An existing compound, LY379268, provides pain-relieving effects and helps to reduce anxiety.

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·September 26, 2019·4 min read

Molecular link between chronic pain and depression revealed

Inhibitory inputs to the neural circuit between the dorsolateral bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (dlBNST) to the ventral tegmental area (VTA) increase when a person is in chronic pain. This alteration is mediated by enhanced corticotropin-releasing factor signaling within the dlBNST, leading to suppression of the mesolimbic dopaminergic system. The result is depressive mood and anhedonia associated with chronic pain.

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·September 25, 2019·4 min read

Does migraine leave your head spinning? Noninvasive treatment shows early promise

Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) helps improve symptoms of pain and vertigo in patients with vestibular migraines.

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·September 21, 2019·4 min read

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

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.

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·September 20, 2019·3 min read

Migraine sufferers needlessly enduring agonizing pain

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.

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·August 22, 2019·6 min read

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

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

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·August 21, 2019·5 min read

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

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.

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Hormone that causes women to experience more pain than men identified

Overdosing on psychedelics improved mental and physical health: Case studies

Researchers end decade-long search for mechanical pain sensor

First treatment for pain using human stem cells a success

One in three pain patients suffer side effects after ketamine infusion therapy

Brain mechanisms have potential to block arthritis pain

Molecular link between chronic pain and depression revealed

Does migraine leave your head spinning? Noninvasive treatment shows early promise

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

Alcohol Alters Brain Flexibility Based on Hidden Dementia Markings

Ketogenic Diet Eases Schizophrenia and Bipolar Symptoms

Tears Can Be Used to Detect Dopamine Levels

Air Pollution Drives Parkinson’s Risk

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