Psychological stress is a risk factor for the development of musculoskeletal pain of the head
and neck; however, the basis for this relationship remains uncertain. This study tested the …

The mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular regulated kinase (MAPK/ERK) pathway
plays a key role in mediating estrogen actions in the brain and neuronal sensitization during …

The effect of persistent inflammation of the temporomandibular (TMJ) region on Fos-like
immunoreactivity (Fos-LI) evoked by acute noxious stimulation of the same or opposite TMJ …

We assessed the contribution of central 5HT2A receptors to the craniofacial tissue
nociception in naïve male rats. First, we tested whether activation of central 5HT2A receptors …

The signs and symptoms of persistent temporomandibular joint (TMJ)/muscle disorder
(TMJD) pain suggest the existence of a central neural dysfunction or a problem of pain …

Estrogen status is a risk factor for temporomandibular muscle and joint disorders (TMJD)
and other craniofacial pain conditions. The basis for estrogen modulation of pain is poorly …

Analyzing feeding behavior, and in particular meal duration, can be used as a biological
marker for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) inflammation/pain. The present study determined …

The influence of analgesic agents on neurons activated by stimulation of the
temporomandibular joint (TMJ) region is not well defined. The spinomedullary junction …

To determine whether estrogen status modulated dorsal horn neural activity relevant to
temporomandibular joint (TMJ) processing single units were recorded in superficial and …

Computerized meal pattern analysis, and more specifically meal duration, has recently been
used as a non-invasive biological marker of nociception in the temporomandibular joint …