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We study the mechanisms of placebo/ expectation effects and virtual reality. https://youtu.be/fPhvXuQfMyI?si=NPAdQw4R9F90igGn

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In Memoriam: Professor Andrea Evers - International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) It is with profound sadness that we share the news that Professor Andrea Evers passed away on August 4, 2025. Andrea was a visionary leader, a brilliant scientist, and a […]

www.iasp-pain.org/publications...

06.08.2025 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It is with profound sadness that we share that Professor Andrea Evers passed away. Andrea was a visionary leader, a brilliant scientist, and a compassionate colleague.
As we begin to process this immense loss, let us remember Andrea for her remarkable legacy and kindness she brought into our lives.

05.08.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@sipsplacebo.bsky.social

16.06.2025 05:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazing talk by Laura Simons at University of Maryland!
umaryland.zoom.us/j/9404315284...

15.05.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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14.05.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Joint us for this exciting topic delivered by Dr. Laura Simons! Tomorrow, May 15, 2025 at noon (est).

14.05.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Telehealth virtual reality intervention reduces chronic pain in a randomized crossover study - npj Digital Medicine npj Digital Medicine - Telehealth virtual reality intervention reduces chronic pain in a randomized crossover study

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

06.05.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Telehealth virtual reality intervention reduces chronic pain in a randomized crossover study - npj Digital Medicine npj Digital Medicine - Telehealth virtual reality intervention reduces chronic pain in a randomized crossover study

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

08.04.2025 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great talk by Dr. Cohen at the PBO Center, UMB

24.03.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Virtually or in-person, cine and join us!

12.03.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The placebo effect can be good medicine, for pain and other problems The placebo effect is real for some people, and can be good medicine for pain relief and other issues.

www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

09.03.2025 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pain between science and faith
catholicreview-md.newsmemory.com

02.03.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An update on non-pharmacological interventions for pain relief Non-pharmacological interventions, such as psychological approaches, physical therapy, neuromodulation, placebo-induced hypoalgesia, expectation management, and XR therapeutics, offer potential for ma...

www.cell.com/cell-reports...

25.02.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Endocanniboids, pain and placebo

18.02.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for the 2025 Guedt Lecture Series at the PBO Center!

15.02.2025 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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