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
FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 11, 2017·2 min readDoes Widespread Pain Spread From the Brain?Neuroimaging study reveals people who report widespread pain have increased gray matter and functional connectivity in sensory and motor areas of the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 1, 2017·4 min readMissing Signals Lead to Diabetic Nerve InjuryA mouse study reveals nerve cells damaged as a result of diabetes may not be repairable due to low levels of specific cytokines.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPainPsychology·June 21, 2017·4 min readWhen Lovers Touch, Their Breathing and Heartbeat Syncs While Pain WanesStudy explores how interpersonal synchronization could help to decrease pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·May 8, 2017·6 min readCaffeine and More Sleep Help Improve Chronic PainResearchers report getting more sleep, and for those who can't sleep, increasing caffeine uptake, can help relieve chronic pain better than standard pain killers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·May 8, 2017·6 min readHow One Drug Could Affect Pain, Memory and Nicotine AddictionResearchers are developing a drug that enhances the function of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The drug could have three different applications in relieving pain, slowing memory loss in aging people and as a smoking cessation medication.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosPain·May 4, 2017·2 min readUsing Simple Brain Scan to Detect Pain in InfantsResearchers have developed an EEG technique that can help monitor pain in infants. The believe the technology could have beneficial applications in testing pain and analgesic efficacy in older non-verbal patients also.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·April 27, 2017·2 min readCan Yoga Reduce Symptoms of Menstrual Disorder?Yoga can reduce pain and enhance mood for women suffering from a range of menstrual disorders, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·April 9, 2017·6 min readDiscovery of ‘Mini-Brains’ Could Change Understanding of Pain MedicationFindings could help with the development of new painkillers to target back pain, arthritis and other pain disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·March 2, 2017·4 min readSex Differences in Brain Activity Alter Pain TherapiesThe microglia in women's brains are more active in regions involved in pain processing, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPainPsychology·March 1, 2017·5 min readReading Can Help With Chronic PainShared reading may be a helpful therapy, and an alternative to CBT, to help those living with chronic pain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·February 23, 2017·4 min readItch Neurons Play Role in Pain ManagementStudy could help explain how pain often follows a chemical induced itch.Read More
