Brain imaging is proving to be a valuable tool to learn about what causes pain, and how to treat it.
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Pain 101: Using Brain Imaging to Understand Pain
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Pain 101: How the Immune System Influences Chronic Pain
Microglia emerge as important players in the communication between immune cells and nerve cells.
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Treating Chronic Pain With Non-Drug Approaches: What Does the Evidence Say?
A recent study shows evidence for long-term benefits of exercise, psychological treatments and other non-pharmacological strategies.
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Coming Together to Put Patients First in Headache Treatment
A diverse group of stakeholders launch a patient-centered initiative that aims to overcome the stigma and other factors hampering care.
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Researchers Create a Game Plan to Study and Treat Chronic Pain
One part of the Federal Pain Research Strategy focuses on why pain becomes chronic—and how a fuller understanding may lead to better therapies.