A “Pain 101” article on the interaction between the nervous system and the immune system takes the top spot.
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How Expectations Shape the Experience of Chronic Pain: A Podcast with Howard Fields
Howard Fields discusses how motivations, expectations and decision making fit into the experience of chronic pain.
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A Diabetes Drug Corrects Pain’s Cognitive Damage
A new study offers the possibility that metformin could be repurposed to treat pain.
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Pain 101 Podcast: Gaining Control Over Pain
Pain psychologist Beth Darnall discusses how psychological treatments can help people to ease their pain, while Michael Saenger describes an innovative program that helps veterans suffering from severe, persistent 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.