Research into the neurobiological and psychosocial mechanisms involved in fibromyalgia
has progressed remarkably in recent years. Despite this, current accounts of fibromyalgia fail …

Chronic pain affects 20% of adults and is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide.
Women and girls are disproportionally affected by chronic pain. About half of chronic pain …

Sex differences in the rates of affective disorders have been recognized for decades.
Studies of physiologic sex-related differences in animals and humans, however, have …

Alpha oscillatory activity (8-13 Hz) is the dominant rhythm in the awake brain and is known
to play an important role in pain states. Previous studies have identified alpha band slowing …

PURPOSE To examine neural mechanisms underlying photophobia in individuals with
chronic ocular surface pain by using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) …

Resilience is an important personal characteristic that influences health and recovery.
Previous studies of chronic pain suggest that highly resilient people may be more effective at …

The neurobiological underpinnings of gender differences in pain perception, and how these
differences may be modified by age, are incompletely understood, placing patients at risk of …

Primary headaches are a common debilitating health condition. Proper diagnosis and
treatment depend on patients' communication. We wanted to explore differences in pain …

Pediatric burns are a significant medical issue that can have long-term effects on various
aspects of a child's health and well-being. Pain management in pediatric burns is a crucial …

Background Suicidal ideation is highly prevalent in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
However, the factors determining who will transition from ideation to attempt are not …