Psychology & Intimacy Restoring Cellular Energy: Duke Researchers Uncover Novel Approach to Chronic Nerve Pain June 1, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Millions worldwide grapple with the relentless burden of chronic nerve pain, a condition where even the gentlest touch can trigger agonizing sensations. For decades, the scientific community has hypothesized that…
Psychology & Intimacy Restoring Cellular Energy: Duke Researchers Uncover Promising New Avenue for Chronic Nerve Pain Treatment May 24, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Millions worldwide grapple with the debilitating reality of chronic nerve pain, a condition where even the gentlest touch can ignite an agonizing, unbearable sensation. For decades, the scientific community has…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Correlation between mental health and pain-related impairment in patients with chronic cancer-related pain May 23, 2026 Lina Irawan The prevalence of cancer-related pain (CRP) significantly impacts the quality of life (QoL) and mental well-being of cancer patients, with nearly one-third experiencing moderate to severe pain. This persistent pain,…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Concurrent changes in psychological distress and pain thresholds following brief mindfulness: an exploratory phenotyping study of chronic pain May 3, 2026 Lina Irawan Chronic pain, a pervasive and debilitating condition affecting an estimated 15-20% of the global adult population, significantly diminishes quality of life, impedes daily functioning, and escalates healthcare utilization. This complex…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Examining the utility of process-focused data driven psychological networks for individualizing psychological treatment in chronic pain—A single case experiment testing the centrality hypothesis April 21, 2026 Lina Irawan A groundbreaking study exploring the efficacy of data-driven psychological networks in tailoring treatments for individuals with chronic pain has yielded nuanced results, suggesting that the widely hypothesized "centrality hypothesis" may…
