Chronic pancreatitis is characterised by complex, multifactorial pain affecting 80–90% of patients. Pain arises from overlapping nociceptive and neuropathic mechanisms, often accompanied by CNS ...

When performing treatments, I notice that reactions to pain vary greatly from patient to patient. Some people wince at the ...

In October 2026, a review titled 'Sex-specific mechanisms of chronic pain' was published in Science.It has long been known ...

Open-label placebos may influence symptoms through expectation, conditioning and the therapeutic context, even when patients ...

Peer-reviewed study of 53,000 Nerivio users finds a patient's own headache pattern over the past 30 days, not the prodromal symptoms clinicians have watched for decades, is the strongest warning sign ...

Our profession is appropriately energized by the remarkable pace of therapeutic advances across the spectrum of ...

Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical associate professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami. Scalp pain can be caused by ...

Hyperalgesia is an exaggerated response to noxious stimuli produced by peripheral or central plasticity. Stress modifies nociception, and humans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) exhibit ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Cannabidiol (CBD) gummies are a popular choice for their convenience and ease of use. While current research on CBD for pain relief is limited, some studies and anecdotal evidence suggest it may help.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) is a goal-oriented therapeutic approach that helps people change their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to decrease their pain and ...