A bioelectromagnetic hypothesis of chronic primary pain: from thalamocortical dysrhythmia to the consciousness-brain interface

• by Muhammad Khatib, Dror Robinson, Mustafa Yassin

• June 4, 2026

Postop Pain Differs by Vitamin D Status

Patients with preoperative vitamin D deficiency had higher postoperative pain scores and opioid use after mastectomy, including more than triple the odds of moderate to severe pain within 24 hours of surgery.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 27, 2026

• 3 min

The efficacy of acupuncture for depression-associated chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• by Hui Zhao, Yuan Gao, Kun Zhang, Cheng Tang, Weidong Shen

• June 1, 2026

Do Head Hits Shift the Gut Microbiome?

A small observational study in collegiate football players found microbiome associations after nonconcussive head impacts, though findings were limited by severe underpowering and high attrition

• by Kerri Miller

• May 8, 2026

• 5 min