Consequently, there is a reduction in the intensity of stimuli necessary to initiate pain (allodynia), an exaggerated responsiveness to suprathreshold stimulation (hyperalgesia), and a spread of ...

Hyperalgesia refers to increased pain sensation in response ... unpleasantness which is associated with activation of the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). Secondary activation of the prefrontal cortex ...

Unfortunately, in up to 30–40% of patients that chronically consume opioids, opioid-induced hyperalgesia occurs. [59] This condition refers to a generalized and increasing pain sensitivity that ...

To further muddy the waters, card reviews and advertising generally label the insurance as primary or secondary. Before applying for a card, it’s worth knowing the differences between these ...

Here’s what you should know about secondary cancers after ovarian cancer. Fewer than 10% of women get another, different cancer after ovarian cancer, estimates suggest. A large study that ...

The Secondary Suite Incentive Program supports safe housing for all. The incentive program will provide qualifying homeowners with up to $10,000 to build and register a secondary suite. The incentive ...

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Substance use disorder (SUD) is a chronic, relapsing disease with a highly multifaceted pathology that includes (but is not limited to) sensitivity to drug-associated cues, negative affect, and ...

Has your child completed the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) exams? Then, you need to start looking for a junior secondary school where you can enrol them. If you live in Nairobi ...

Moreover, several gut hypersensitivity and hyperalgesia determinations were performed. Conclusion: SHE could be considered a potential new treatment for IBS, since it ameliorates hypersensitivity, ...