TraumaMay 8, 2025
Are You Experiencing ‘Trauma’ Or Just Stress? A Psychologist Answers
Is it trauma or just a tough phase? Your body holds the key to understanding the difference and finding an intentional path to ...
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TraumaApr 22, 2025
A repurposed anti-inflammatory drug may help treat alcohol use disorder and related pain
A preclinical study finds that a drug already FDA-approved for treating inflammatory conditions may help reduce both alcohol intake and pain sensitivity -- two issues that commonly co-occur with alcohol use disorder…
TraumaApr 16, 2025
Climate-related trauma can have lasting effects on decision-making
A new study suggests that climate trauma -- such as experiencing a devastating wildfire -- can have lasting effects on cognitive function.
TraumaApr 10, 2025
Key brain networks behind post-stroke urinary incontinence identified
A new study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary incontinence, a common condition affecting stroke survivors that has a significant impact on their…
TraumaApr 8, 2025
Researchers identify safer pathway for pain relief
Scientists have helped identify a novel drug compound that selectively activates pain-altering receptors in the body, offering a potentially safer alternative to conventional pain medications.
TraumaApr 3, 2025
Estrogen and progesterone stimulate the body to make opioids
Female hormones can suppress pain by making immune cells near the spinal cord produce opioids, a new study has found. This stops pain signals before they get to the brain. The discovery could help with developing new…
TraumaMar 31, 2025
Media Exposure and Psychological Distress in Traumatic Events
Exposure to news and imagery of traumatic events—ranging from mass violence and natural disasters to global pandemics—can ...
TraumaMar 31, 2025
Change in oxygen standards for trauma patients?
A recent study finds most critically injured patients can recover with less supplemental oxygen than has previously been suggested.
TraumaMar 26, 2025
Is there a radical new way to cure PTSD?
A relatively new treatment addresses "the root cause of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and Long COVID symptoms," according to the ...
TraumaMar 18, 2025
A rubber hand alleviates pain
If a person hides their own hand and focuses on a rubber hand instead, they may perceive it as part of their own body under certain conditions. What sounds like a gimmick could one day be used to help patients who suffer…
TraumaMar 17, 2025
'It still hurts, she said': Why pain medication may not be as effective for women as it is for men
A new study may help to explain why there is an over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men and why pain medication may not be as effective for women as it is for men. Findings show, male and…
TraumaMar 14, 2025
Not knowing what to expect can make pain feel worse
When the brain doesn't know what to expect we perceive pain to be worse, a new study shows. The study may help shape more effective ways to manage pain in the future.
TraumaMar 13, 2025
Nature relieves physical pain: pain-related signals in the brain are reduced
Neuroscientists have shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, the researchers…
TraumaMar 12, 2025
Cannabis terpenes offer potential new way to treat fibromyalgia pain
A recently completed study found that certain terpenes in Cannabis sativa are effective at relieving post-surgical and fibromyalgia pain in preclinical models.
TraumaMar 10, 2025
Worldwide study finds high rates of depression and anxiety in people with chronic pain
A novel analysis of more than 375 published studies concluded that the association between chronic pain and rates of depression and anxiety is staggering. The study found that 40% of adults with chronic pain experienced…
TraumaMar 5, 2025
Over-the-counter pain relievers linked to improved recovery from concussion
People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study.
TraumaMar 5, 2025
Why some are more susceptible to developing PTSD symptoms than others
People with a more active amygdala (an area in the brain involved in processing information relevant to threats) are more likely to develop PTSD symptoms after experiencing trauma than people with a calmer amygdala.
TraumaMar 5, 2025
Compound harnesses cannabis' pain-relieving properties without side effects
Researchers have developed a compound that relieves pain in mice but doesn't affect the brain, thereby avoiding mind-altering side effects and abuse potential. The custom-designed molecule, derived from cannabis, may…
TraumaMar 5, 2025
How a Psychologist Copes With a Trauma
I’ve been thinking a lot about trauma lately. At the beginning of 2025, large portions of my city, Los Angeles, were ablaze.
TraumaMar 4, 2025
How the brain distinguishes between pain and itch
A research team has uncovered the neural mechanisms underlying the processing of pain and itch in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). This study provides new insights into how the brain distinguishes between these two…
TraumaFeb 28, 2025
Psychological Impacts of Traumatic Events
Traumatic events, whether acute incidents such as natural disasters, interpersonal violence or large-scale crises like pandemics ...
TraumaFeb 27, 2025
What is Trauma-Informed Care?
Note: This article discusses serious topics pertaining to trauma. Although some psychological wounds heal into scars on their own ...
TraumaFeb 21, 2025
The brain perceives unexpected pain more strongly
Researchers used visual threat manipulation in the virtual reality environment and thermal stimulation to investigate how the brain perceives pain. They found that the brain perceives pain more strongly when the…
TraumaDec 22, 2024
Types of PTSD: From Symptoms to Treatment
Experiencing trauma can sometimes lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This serious mental health condition is marked ...
TraumaNov 27, 2024
Hyperbaric oxygen might be effective treatment for PTSD—here's how it works
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in military veterans but can affect anyone who has suffered or witnessed an ...
TraumaNov 25, 2024
Alternative PTSD treatments proving effective for veterans
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Veterans and soldiers dealing with PTSD and anxiety are often prescribed drugs to help them cope.
TraumaSep 27, 2024
Treatment Not Trauma: The Push to Transform Chicago’s Mental Health System Takes Some Big Steps
Participants in a South Side summit celebrate the planned reopening of community clinics and a shift to crisis response teams ...
TraumaAug 26, 2024
Childhood Trauma Shapes an Under- or Over-Active Inner World
Childhood trauma is an intricate experience that deeply imprints on our psyche, influencing both our internal and external ...
TraumaJul 18, 2024
All About Trauma Therapy and How It Can Help
Trauma therapy is a broad term that describes a variety of psychotherapy approaches focused on helping you heal from traumatic ...
TraumaJun 27, 2024
Trauma Research
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Trauma Section is actively engaged in both clinical and laboratory research projects.