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Neuropathic pain is a complex condition resulting from damage or disease in the somatosensory nervous system, causing significant physical and emotional distress. Despite its profound impact, the underlying causes and […]

Neuropathic pain involves complex cortical mechanisms, yet the role of the medial secondary visual cortex (V2M) remains poorly understood. We hypothesized that glutamatergic neurons in V2M (V2M) contribute to pain […]

Elucidating how ancestral behavioural traits have been repurposed for psychological and social functions is critical to advancing our understanding of human behavioural evolution. Self-scratching, originally a hygienic response and known […]

Pain relief is the most frequently reported motivation for opioid misuse, but it remains unclear how pain alters reward pathway function contributing to maladaptive opioid use and whether these neuroadaptations […]

To explore the convergent validity of 12-item World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) comparing it to Neck Disability Index (NDI).

Menopause is the natural cessation of ovarian function, typically occurring at a mean age of 52 years in the United States. Vasomotor symptoms (VMS; hot flashes and night sweats) affect […]

Itch is a debilitating symptom that affects ∼40% of the population and significantly impacts patients’ quality of life. The management of chronic itch remains a significant challenge due to the […]

The burden of migraine in Mexican Emergency Department (ED) settings remains understudied. This study aimed to determine the frequency of migraine-related ED visits within the ED Mexican Ministry of Health’s […]

Pain management in pregnant and postpartum people with an opioid use disorder requires a balance among the risks associated with opioid tolerance, including withdrawal or return to opioid use, considerations […]