Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in "magic mushrooms," could be an effective treatment for phantom limb pain, based on ...

If only all people with phantom-limb syndrome felt such pleasurable sensations. Unfortunately, amputees often experience excruciating phantom pain in their missing body parts. Even those who may ...

For veterans, phantom limb pain after amputation can be a lifelong burden. Doctors knew it was a nerve and tissue problem, but other than prescribing pain medication, they could do little to help.

Scientists discover the rubber hand illusion can reduce pain perception, revealing new possibilities for pain management and therapy.

Phantom limb pain following amputation correlates with primary somatosensory cortex (S1) reorganization. Wrigley et al. hypothesized that a similar mechanism underlies persistent neuropathic pain ...

However, it has not yet led to any major new drugs to control chronic pains such as the neuralgias and phantom limb pain, which represent a vast unmet medical need. It therefore seems timely to ...

Katharine specializes in neural engineering, with a focus on restoring function to people with neurological disorders. Her current research is looking at developing a therapy to treat phantom limb ...

Snake returns to the battlefield in Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain as Big Boss ... fully opposable prosthetic limb. He and his sole companion, Ocelot, mosey along on their horses as a ...