Central sensitization syndrome can cause the brain to overreact to harmless stimulation, leading to intense pain feelings. Typically, the CNS sends sensory signals to the brain. The brain accurately ...

The incidence of chronic pain is estimated to be 20–25% worldwide. Few patients with chronic pain obtain complete relief from the drugs that are currently available, and more than half report ...

Sensitization occurs when repeated exposure to certain chemicals leads to an allergic reaction. The main routes for sensitization are direct skin contact to chemical products or inhalation of chemical ...

Although David Segal has sadly passed away, he leaves as one legacy to those who were fortunate to have had the opportunity to know and admire him, an enduring interest in the paradox of behavioral ...

The burden of chronic pain. Source: GoodIdeas / Shutterstock Nerve sensitization often contributes to chronic pain states, such as back pain, migraines, and irritable bowel. Sensitization is an ...

In the modern socio-economic landscape, the pursuit of equity stands as a cornerstone for sustainable development and societal harmony. As communities become increasingly diverse, the need for ...

Peripheral sensitization refers to the lowering of the threshold of excitability of sensory neurons, which leads to an amplified reaction to a specific external stimulus. Sensitization can be mediated ...

The Rh factor is a type of protein that's usually found on red blood cells. When you have this protein, you’re considered Rh positive. About 85% of people are Rh-positive. The rest are Rh-negative.

The report was unveiled as part of 2025 annual report by the Healthy Life Development Initiative (HELDi) which was on HELDi’s ...

Panel A shows initial lesions of early-onset atopic dermatitis involving the cheek and scalp in an infant at 4 months of age. Panel B shows classic head and neck manifestations of atopic dermatitis in ...