Estrogens produced within the central amygdala inhibit varicella zoster‐induced orofacial pain
Abstract Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes chicken pox, and reactivation of this virus later in life causes shingles. Previous work demonstrated that estrogens could reduce VZV‐induced orofacial pain and affect gene expression in the central amygdala.
Phillip Kramer+2 more
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Abstract Evidence from both clinical and preclinical studies indicates that females experience a faster progression to drug addiction and more severe addiction‐related health effects compared with males. Estradiol (E2) plays a critical role in these sex differences.
Patricia Sinclair+4 more
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Background and Objectives:One of the common complications of diabetes is nervous system disorder and diabetic neuropathy. In various studies, it has been reported that flavonoid and polyphenolic compounds of plants improve diabetic neuropathy. Due to the
Omid Reza Tamtaji+2 more
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How pain and body representations transform each other: A narrative review
Abstract Pain, as a multidimensional and subjective experience, intertwines with various aspects of body representation, involving sensory, affective and motivational components. This review explores the bidirectional relationship between pain and body representations, emphasizing the impact of the sense of ownership on pain perception, the ...
Maddalena Beccherle, Michele Scandola
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Analgesic effect of chronic oral administration of aerial part of Marrubium Vulgare in diabetic rats
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Considering the antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory effect of marrubium vulgare (MV), this study was designed to investigate the analgesic effect of MV on formalin-induced nociceptive response (standard formalin test) in diabetic
M Roghani,, T Balouch Nejad Mojarad
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Low-dose Lidocaine Suppresses Experimentally Induced Hyperalgesia in Humans [PDF]
Wolfgang Koppert+5 more
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The Role of Stress in Burning Mouth Syndrome Triggered by Dental Treatments: A Two‐Step Hypothesis
ABSTRACT Objectives Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a complex and debilitating orofacial pain disorder, defined as a persistent burning sensation in the oral mucosa without any identifiable causative lesion. Its prevalence increases with age, and women are disproportionately more affected.
Ashley Lebel+4 more
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Effects of stress and relaxation on central pain modulation in chronic whiplash and fibromyalgia patients compared to healthy controls [PDF]
Background: Compelling evidence has demonstrated that impaired central pain modulation contributes to persistent pain in patients with chronic whiplash associated disorders (WAD) and fibromyalgia (FM).
Coppieters, Iris+6 more
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Cannabinoids reduce hyperalgesia and inflammation via interaction with peripheral CB1 receptors [PDF]
Jennelle Durnett Richardson+2 more
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Opioid-induced hyperalgesia: Cellular and molecular mechanisms
Laurie-Anne Roeckel+3 more
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