Pain is an integrative phenomenon that results from dynamic interactions between sensory
and contextual (ie, cognitive, emotional, and motivational) processes. In the brain the …

Chronic pain is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by sensory, cognitive,
and affective symptoms. Over the past 2 decades, researchers have made significant …

Chronic pain is associated with neuronal plasticity. Here we use resting-state functional
magnetic resonance imaging to investigate functional changes in patients suffering from …

Chronic pain conditions are associated with abnormalities in brain structure and function.
Moreover, some studies indicate that brain activity related to the subjective perception of …

Recent neuroimaging studies suggest that the brain adapts with pain, as well as imparts risk
for developing chronic pain. Within this context, we revisit the concepts for nociception, acute …

Studies on resting-state functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (rs-fMRI) have shown that
different brain regions still actively interact with each other while a subject is at rest, and …

Objectives The purpose of this systematic review is to analyze the available literature on
structural and functional brain abnormalities in chronic low back pain (CLBP) using several …

The state of our understanding of the interaction between pain and the brain is undergoing a
veritable revolution, with new surprising observations accumulating at a fast pace. A cursory …

Tinnitus and chronic pain are sensory–perceptual disorders associated with negative affect
and high impact on well-being and behavior. It is now becoming increasingly clear that …

Visual art represents a powerful resource for mental and physical well-being. However, little
is known about the underlying effects at a neural level. A critical question is whether visual …