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A new study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary incontinence, a common condition affecting stroke survivors that has a significant impact on their…
Scientists have helped identify a novel drug compound that selectively activates pain-altering receptors in the body, offering a potentially safer alternative to conventional pain medications.
Female hormones can suppress pain by making immune cells near the spinal cord produce opioids, a new study has found. This stops pain signals before they get to the brain. The discovery could help with developing new…
Exposure to news and imagery of traumatic events—ranging from mass violence and natural disasters to global pandemics—can ...
A recent study finds most critically injured patients can recover with less supplemental oxygen than has previously been suggested.
A relatively new treatment addresses "the root cause of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and Long COVID symptoms," according to the ...
If a person hides their own hand and focuses on a rubber hand instead, they may perceive it as part of their own body under certain conditions. What sounds like a gimmick could one day be used to help patients who suffer…
A new study may help to explain why there is an over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men and why pain medication may not be as effective for women as it is for men. Findings show, male and…
When the brain doesn't know what to expect we perceive pain to be worse, a new study shows. The study may help shape more effective ways to manage pain in the future.
Neuroscientists have shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, the researchers…
A recently completed study found that certain terpenes in Cannabis sativa are effective at relieving post-surgical and fibromyalgia pain in preclinical models.
A novel analysis of more than 375 published studies concluded that the association between chronic pain and rates of depression and anxiety is staggering. The study found that 40% of adults with chronic pain experienced…
People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study.
People with a more active amygdala (an area in the brain involved in processing information relevant to threats) are more likely to develop PTSD symptoms after experiencing trauma than people with a calmer amygdala.
Researchers have developed a compound that relieves pain in mice but doesn't affect the brain, thereby avoiding mind-altering side effects and abuse potential. The custom-designed molecule, derived from cannabis, may…
I’ve been thinking a lot about trauma lately. At the beginning of 2025, large portions of my city, Los Angeles, were ablaze.
A research team has uncovered the neural mechanisms underlying the processing of pain and itch in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). This study provides new insights into how the brain distinguishes between these two…
Traumatic events, whether acute incidents such as natural disasters, interpersonal violence or large-scale crises like pandemics ...
Note: This article discusses serious topics pertaining to trauma. Although some psychological wounds heal into scars on their own ...
Researchers used visual threat manipulation in the virtual reality environment and thermal stimulation to investigate how the brain perceives pain. They found that the brain perceives pain more strongly when the…
Experiencing trauma can sometimes lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This serious mental health condition is marked ...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in military veterans but can affect anyone who has suffered or witnessed an ...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Veterans and soldiers dealing with PTSD and anxiety are often prescribed drugs to help them cope.
Participants in a South Side summit celebrate the planned reopening of community clinics and a shift to crisis response teams ...
Childhood trauma is an intricate experience that deeply imprints on our psyche, influencing both our internal and external ...
Trauma therapy is a broad term that describes a variety of psychotherapy approaches focused on helping you heal from traumatic ...
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Trauma Section is actively engaged in both clinical and laboratory research projects.
Our health, wellbeing and behaviour are shaped by our childhood experiences. Exposure to trauma or intense stress, referred to as ...
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Post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, is a mental health disorder that may develop following a traumatic event in which ...
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