Chronic nerve pain occurs when damaged nerves continue sending abnormal pain signals to the brain. Unlike pain caused by a fresh injury, neuropathic pain can persist long after tissues have healed. Symptoms often include burning, shooting, stabbing, tingling, or electric shock-like sensations. Scientists say changes in both the damaged nerves and the brain's pain-processing systems can keep the pain cycle active, affecting millions worldwide.


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We all experience physical pain. Sometimes chronic. Researchers have now identified brainwaves that reveal just how much pain a person is experiencing. The findings of the research can help develop new treatment techniques for people experiencing debilitating pain. The study has been published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, reports&nbsp;The Guardian

“What we’ve learned is that chronic pain can successfully be tracked and predicted in the real world, while patients are walking the dog, or at home, when they get up in the morning, and when they are going about their lives,” said Prasad Shirvalkar, a neurologist and lead researcher on the project at the University of California, San Francisco. He was quoted by The Guardian.

The news outlet reported that there was a silent epidemic in the UK alone in which 28 million adults were experiencing chronic pain.

<h2>The study</h2>

For their study, Shirvalkar and his colleagues implanted electrodes in four patients who had intractable chronic pain. These devices allowed the researchers to measure activity in two areas of brains, the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) and orbitofrontal cortex (OFC)

The volunteers were asked to complete short surveys several times a day. The surveys were on the strength and type of pain they were experiencing. Researchers then recorded snapshots of their brain activity. With survey responses and brain recordings, the scientists found out that they could train an algorithm to predict pain a person was experiencing on the basis of signals in the OFC region of the brain.

“We’ve developed an objective biomarker for that type of pain,” said Shirvalkar.

“Chronic pain is not just a more enduring version of acute pain, it is fundamentally different in the brain,” Shirvalkar said. “The hope is, as we understand this better, that we can use the information to develop personalised brain stimulation therapies for the most severe forms of pain.”

He was quoted by the Guardian.

“If this research is successfully extended, it offers not only the opportunity to develop an objective measurement&nbsp;of some types of pain, but also to enhance our understanding of the biological mechanisms,” said Prof Blair Smith to The Guardian.

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Professor Smith is an expert in chronic pain at the University of Dundee. 
 
 
 
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We all experience physical pain. Sometimes chronic. Researchers have now identified brainwaves that reveal just how much pain a person is experiencing. The findings of the research can help develop new treatment techniques for people experiencing debilitating pain.

We all experience physical pain. Sometimes chronic. Researchers have now identified brainwaves that reveal just how much pain a person is experiencing. The findings of the research can help develop new treatment techniques for people experiencing debilitating pain. The study has been published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, reports The Guardian “What we’ve learned is that chronic pain can successfully be tracked and predicted in the real world, while patients are walking the dog, or at home, when they get up in the morning, and when they are going about their lives,” said Prasad Shirvalkar, a neurologist and lead researcher on the project at the University of California, San Francisco. He was quoted by The Guardian. The news outlet reported that there was a silent epidemic in the UK alone in which 28 million adults were experiencing chronic pain. The study For their study, Shirvalkar and his colleagues implanted electrodes in four patients who had intractable chronic pain. These devices allowed the researchers to measure activity in two areas of brains, the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) and orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) The volunteers were asked to complete short surveys several times a day. The surveys were on the strength and type of pain they were experiencing. Researchers then recorded snapshots of their brain activity. With survey responses and brain recordings, the scientists found out that they could train an algorithm to predict pain a person was experiencing on the basis of signals in the OFC region of the brain. “We’ve developed an objective biomarker for that type of pain,” said Shirvalkar. “Chronic pain is not just a more enduring version of acute pain, it is fundamentally different in the brain,” Shirvalkar said. “The hope is, as we understand this better, that we can use the information to develop personalised brain stimulation therapies for the most severe forms of pain.” He was quoted by the Guardian. “If this research is successfully extended, it offers not only the opportunity to develop an objective measurement of some types of pain, but also to enhance our understanding of the biological mechanisms,” said Prof Blair Smith to The Guardian. Also Read | Study reveals the one place where you should NEVER go without a face mask Professor Smith is an expert in chronic pain at the University of Dundee. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Brain signals for chronic pain discovered, may help create treatments

After overcoming great difficulties during the COVID-19 crisis, Indian national Arshdeep Singh, 25, arrived in Delhi on Monday after being airlifted from Melbourne, Australia.&nbsp;

Arshdeep has been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition and is suffering from chronic renal failure.

For his repatriation, the governments of India and Australia came together. He was sent home via a special flight operated by Qantas, which was exclusively dedicated to Arshdeep and had paramedic equipment on board.&nbsp; 
 
The Consulate General in Melbourne facilitated booking of air-ticket on the Australian carrier. On arrival, he was taken to a hospital in Gurgaon.&nbsp;

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Earlier, his mother, Inderjeet Kaur, had filed a petition at the Delhi High Court seeking the intervention of the Indian government so that she could meet him in Australia. There have been restrictions on the movement between the two countries due to the pandemic. "We are thankful to everyone", Kunwar Singh, brother-in-law of Arshdeep, said. 
 
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Arshdeep Singh at New Delhi airport.

Arshdeep was admitted in St Vincent hospital of Melbourne on June 8. Around the same time, several countries had imposed restrictions for travel to and from India due to the second wave of COVID pandemic. So it took some coordination and knocking on governments' doors so that Arshdeep could come home.

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"A good successful exercise. Glad that he's home safely", Indian envoy to Australia Manpreet Vohra told WION.

Indian World Forum played a key role in the issue. Puneet Singh Chandhok , President of Indian World Forum, said, "I am happy to note our efforts have resulted into success. It was a very difficult task initially, as the medical condition of Arshdeep didn’t allow him to travel. But after an effective coordination with his doctors, the Australian government and the Indian government, a solution was found."

He added, "Qantas considered the request and facilitated his repatriation free of charge. This gesture of Australian carrier is deeply appreciated."&nbsp;

Arshdeep has been in Australia since 2018 and had gone to the country as a student for higher studies. 
 
The Ministry of external affairs's Oceania Division facilitated visa issuance and travel exemption to Australia for Arshdeep's mother. In fact, the ministry also facilitated coordination at immigration and protocol support at the airport during his arrival. Arshdeep has been in Australia since 2018 and has gone to the country as a student for higher studies.&nbsp;

After overcoming great difficulties during the COVID-19 crisis, Indian national Arshdeep Singh, 25, arrived in Delhi on Monday after being airlifted from Melbourne, Australia.

After overcoming great difficulties during the COVID-19 crisis, Indian national Arshdeep Singh, 25, arrived in Delhi on Monday after being airlifted from Melbourne, Australia. Arshdeep has been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition and is suffering from chronic renal failure. For his repatriation, the governments of India and Australia came together. He was sent home via a special flight operated by Qantas, which was exclusively dedicated to Arshdeep and had paramedic equipment on board. The Consulate General in Melbourne facilitated booking of air-ticket on the Australian carrier. On arrival, he was taken to a hospital in Gurgaon. Also read | Dowry payments still largely taking place in India: Study Earlier, his mother, Inderjeet Kaur, had filed a petition at the Delhi High Court seeking the intervention of the Indian government so that she could meet him in Australia. There have been restrictions on the movement between the two countries due to the pandemic. "We are thankful to everyone", Kunwar Singh, brother-in-law of Arshdeep, said. Arshdeep Singh at New Delhi airport. Arshdeep was admitted in St Vincent hospital of Melbourne on June 8. Around the same time, several countries had imposed restrictions for travel to and from India due to the second wave of COVID pandemic. So it took some coordination and knocking on governments' doors so that Arshdeep could come home. Also read | 17-year-old Indian student who worked on empowering peers among UK’s Diana Award recipients "A good successful exercise. Glad that he's home safely", Indian envoy to Australia Manpreet Vohra told WION. Indian World Forum played a key role in the issue. Puneet Singh Chandhok , President of Indian World Forum, said, "I am happy to note our efforts have resulted into success. It was a very difficult task initially, as the medical condition of Arshdeep didn’t allow him to travel. But after an effective coordination with his doctors, the Australian government and the Indian government, a solution was found." He added, "Qantas considered the request and facilitated his repatriation free of charge. This gesture of Australian carrier is deeply appreciated." Arshdeep has been in Australia since 2018 and had gone to the country as a student for higher studies. The Ministry of external affairs's Oceania Division facilitated visa issuance and travel exemption to Australia for Arshdeep's mother. In fact, the ministry also facilitated coordination at immigration and protocol support at the airport during his arrival. Arshdeep has been in Australia since 2018 and has gone to the country as a student for higher studies.

Speechless: Indian student repatriated from Australia for treatment of chronic disease

Ever wonder what would it be like to have a pain-free life? Scientists have now found a way to switch off a pain-related gene, a discovery that could help people who suffering from chronic pain or other severe pain-related ailments.&nbsp;

The technique involves altering a person's DNA in a way that pain signals are not transmitted to the spine.

The treatment, which is devised by a California-based startup, could get approval in the next five years.&nbsp;

People suffering from chronic pain are treated with a range of medications and therapies for better pain management and to alleviate the pain.&nbsp;

From anti-neuropathic, non-opioid medicines, opioid analgesics, coanalgesics to adjuvant medicines, among other modes of treatments, chronic pain management involve a host of medicinal mediums, surgical intervention, et cetera.&nbsp;

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) states that some studies estimate the prevalence of chronic pain between 11 per cent to 40 per cent.

In 2016, it was estimated that around 20.4 per cent American adults suffered from chronic pain while about 8 per cent battled high-impact chronic pain.

The new technique therefore raises hopes for people with chronic pain. The technique was devised by conducting studies on mice which showed that quietening the pain gene - by altering a DNA - can cut off the transmission of pain signals to the spine.&nbsp;

 
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Ever wonder what would it be like to have a pain-free life? Scientists have now found a way to switch off a pain-related gene, a discovery that could help people who suffering from chronic pain or other severe pain-related ailments.

Ever wonder what would it be like to have a pain-free life? Scientists have now found a way to switch off a pain-related gene, a discovery that could help people who suffering from chronic pain or other severe pain-related ailments. The technique involves altering a person's DNA in a way that pain signals are not transmitted to the spine. The treatment, which is devised by a California-based startup, could get approval in the next five years. People suffering from chronic pain are treated with a range of medications and therapies for better pain management and to alleviate the pain. From anti-neuropathic, non-opioid medicines, opioid analgesics, coanalgesics to adjuvant medicines, among other modes of treatments, chronic pain management involve a host of medicinal mediums, surgical intervention, et cetera. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) states that some studies estimate the prevalence of chronic pain between 11 per cent to 40 per cent. In 2016, it was estimated that around 20.4 per cent American adults suffered from chronic pain while about 8 per cent battled high-impact chronic pain. The new technique therefore raises hopes for people with chronic pain. The technique was devised by conducting studies on mice which showed that quietening the pain gene - by altering a DNA - can cut off the transmission of pain signals to the spine.

Hopes for many battling chronic pain as scientists discover technique to silence pain gene 

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