We conduct many online studies on pain. Unfortunately, unscrupulous people are gaming the system for the money we reimburse for these studies. We screen out these bots and people. However, it is imperfect and time consuming. I apologize to anyone we mistakenly screen out who is…

🎙️💡 Dive into the world of pain with @DrSeanMackey🧠 Explore invisible diseases, validation of pain, and groundbreaking treatments. Why does pain feel different for everyone? Find out from a leading expert! goodlifeproject.com/podcast/unders… #ChronicPain #InvisibleIllness #Healthcare

Thrilled to be on @goodlifeproject podcast to discuss all things related to pain. goodlifeproject.com/podcast/unders… Fascinating discussion on broad range of pain related topics with tips for better controlling pain. #ChronicPain

Now published online!🎉 New @TrendsNeuro article reviewing the latest cutting-edge science and what we still need to know about how opioids 💊impact the human brain.🧠 ⭐️Open Access⭐️until July 6th via this Share Link: authors.elsevier.com/a/1j6DRbotq3zH…

Join us at Stanford! We're seeking a faculty investigator in clinical pain research to join the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine. Come join our interdisciplinary group of pain researchers, and let's work together to reduce pain in the individual and…

With the explosive use of patient-reported outcomes in clinical care and research, we need to better understand the clinical meaning of these measures. And do so from the patient's perspective. Our study will help establish what is "meaningful change" to a person living with…

I was pointed to a recent article on @hubermanlab Not appreciating it was a hit piece, I read it. Wish I could get those 15min of life back. We all know that when you achieve a level of success, people want to attack that person. Its human nature. Indeed, there is a wealth of…

Just published our latest findings from a comprehensive UK Biobank study: We've uncovered how lumbar paraspinal muscle health is intricately linked with age, BMI, sex, and physical activity levels. thespinejournalonline.com/article/S1529-… (free download - led by @EvertWesse45644 and @DrKenWeber )…

New groundbreaking research published in @Nature bit.ly/3ID4HLN reveals that neuronal dynamics play a crucial role in directing cerebrospinal fluid perfusion and brain clearance. This novel work led by @neurobenjamin sheds light on the brain's self-cleansing mechanisms.…

Thrilled that we received the AAPM Pain Medicine Fellowship Excellence Award! Also, congrats to Duke for receiving the award as well. We were recognized for our advanced comprehensive training, leadership results, and outcomes based approach. So proud of our Fellowship leaders…

We are pleased to announce that @Duke_Anesthesia and @StanfordPain have been awarded the 2024 AAPM Pain Fellowship Excellence Award. These Chronic Pain Fellowships provide exceptional education and training, focusing on clinical education, research opportunities, and…

With Valentine’s Day upon on us, I want to revisit two prior studies we published on the pain-relieving effect of passionate love. (bit.ly/49i1KMG and bit.ly/3SDj739 - both freely accessible). We involved 15 participants who were in the early, euphoric stages of…

Our recent study, led by @BethDarnall, discovered that a single, two-hour session of Empowered Relief, a program focusing on pain relief skills, is as effective as multiple sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for managing chronic low back pain six months after…

Of course I saw your #mythbusters experiments!! I devoured them each week with my son @IanGMackey and was both educated and entertained. I am one of your biggest fans and appreciate all you do for STEM! Thank you for watching the @hubermanlab episode on Tools to Reduce and Manage…

Much of our clinical and research interactions involves effective communication with patients and participants, respectively. New @JAMA_current editorial highlights the power of effective communication in healthcare: Strategies for clinicians to build trust, clarify complex…

There are many challenges for people seeking pain care and navigating the healthcare system. Here are some strategies that might help: 1.Educate Yourself About Your Condition: Knowledge is power. Understanding your chronic pain condition, its treatment options, and its…

We review the exciting advancements in brain and spinal cord imaging, particularly using fMRI technology in our recently published open-access (free) paper (bit.ly/3HCv6Ja) @FrontiersIn We highlight how these innovative imaging techniques are revolutionizing our…

We are studying now how adverse childhood experiences impact chronic pain *and* response to evidence-based treatments that support regulation of cognition, emotion and CNS arousal (CBT, MBSR, and Empowered Relief) in people with chronic pain.

Our new paper in @PainMedJournal "Pain in US Corrections Settings: The Promise of Digital Solutions for Better Data and Treatment Access" addresses the significant issue of pain management in correctional facilities. bit.ly/48sWxAB It highlights the prevalence of…

Don’t think nutrition or over the counter supplements or psychological tools can safely help reduce pain? The evidence clearly says otherwise. See the latest Huberman Lab podcast with @DrSeanMackey MD PhD & Chief of Pain Medicine @StanfordMed hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-sea…