FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·April 5, 2023·4 min readPain Out of ControlBrain areas associated with pain processing do not function correctly in those with fibromyalgia, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology·October 3, 2021·7 min readPsychological Treatment Yields Strong, Lasting Relief for Chronic Pain SufferersA four-week course of pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) provided up to 12 months of relief from pain for chronic pain sufferers. Additionally, the psychological treatment program altered brain networks associated with pain processing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePain·February 2, 2023·6 min readPossible New Way to Reduce Pain Inspired by ChickensNatural resistance to capsaicin's effect in birds drove researchers to investigate a specific genetic variant that appears to be associated with pain resistance. They discovered the K710N human variant dialed down pain associated with capsaicin while enhancing the protective benefits of TRPV1. The findings could pave the way for the development of new treatments to manage pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·September 25, 2019·4 min readDoes migraine leave your head spinning? Noninvasive treatment shows early promiseNoninvasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) helps improve symptoms of pain and vertigo in patients with vestibular migraines.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·February 2, 2023·7 min readAntidepressants Use for Chronic Pain on the Rise, but Are They Effective?SNRI antidepressants appear to be effective in the treatment of a range of pain conditions including neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and postoperative pain. Tricyclic antidepressants may not be effective in the treatment of pain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyPain·February 11, 2016·3 min readChronic Pain Relieved by Blocking Stress Protein in MiceAccording to a new study, a group of drugs being developed to treat mood disorders could also be used to relieve chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·November 11, 2016·3 min readPain is Not Just a Matter of NervesResearchers reveal the role glial cells play in the sensation of pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePainPsychology·November 14, 2018·4 min readPain Can Be A Self Fulfilling ProphecyThe expectation of pain, even when the stimulus isn't painful, can lead us to believe we are hurt, a new study reveals. Using fMRI neuroimaging, researchers report expectations influence how we perceive and process pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·February 13, 2019·7 min readBreakthrough in Developing Blood Test for PainResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·December 27, 2022·3 min readResearchers Study Pain-Relieving Neural Mechanisms by Activation of the Motor CortexStudy reveals a new brain circuit for neurostimulation in pain therapy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·June 1, 2018·4 min readThe Brain is Able to Anticipate Painful Movements Following InjuryA new study reports, following an injury, the motor areas of the brain reduce signaling to a muscle if the muscle is responsible for producing painful movements, but enhances signaling if the muscle counteracts the painful movement.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·March 2, 2023·4 min readStudy Investigates the Source of Back and Joint Pain With the Goal of Reverse Engineering TreatmentsResearchers investigate the degeneration process of musculoskeletal tissues that leads to chronic back and joint pain with the hope to translate their findings into new methods to repair tissue damage and ultimately relieve pain.Read More
