Papers of the Week

Chronic pain is a critical public health issue that severely impacts quality of life and poses significant treatment challenges, particularly due to the risk of adverse effects associated with pharmacological therapies. The search for effective non-invasive treatment alternatives has become increasingly relevant. Low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) has been identified as an effective non-invasive strategy for pain management, although the underlying mechanism remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the analgesic effects and cellular mechanisms of LIFU-induced neuromodulation targeted on dorsal root ganglia (DRG) in both inflammatory and neuropathic pain models.