Tag: pain

Study examines CBT use for chronic pain

From the Wolters Kluwer Health press release: By teaching patients better strategies for coping with chronic pain, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a valuable treatment alternative for the millions of Americans… Read more »

Study finds virtual reality effective in reducing pain during certain medical procedures

From the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles press release: Virtual reality has emerged into popular culture with an ever-widening array of applications including clinical use in a pediatric healthcare center. Children… Read more »

Study suggests genetic influences on the brain’s reward, stress systems underlie co-occurring alcohol use disorder, chronic pain

From the Research Society on Alcoholism press release: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) often co-occurs with chronic pain (CP), yet the relationship between the two is complex — involving genetic, neurophysiological, and… Read more »

Study suggests even open-label placebos work, if they are explained

From the Universität Basel press release: For some medical complaints, open-label placebos work just as well as deceptive ones. As psychologists from the University of Basel and Harvard Medical School report… Read more »

Study suggests placebo effectiveness may hinge on ability to control emotions

From the University of Luxembourg press release: In a pioneering study, researchers at the University of Luxembourg used fMRI technology to show that a person’s ability to reinterpret negative events and… Read more »

Study suggests cognitive behavioral therapy improves functioning for people with chronic pain

From the American Pain Society press release: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most frequently used psychological intervention for people with chronic pain, and new approaches for improving CBT outcomes… Read more »

Exposure to light causes emotional and physical responses in migraine sufferers

From the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center press release: People experiencing migraines often avoid light and find relief in darkness. A new study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical… Read more »