Distraction From Itch Shows Brainstem Activation Without Reduction in Experimental Itch Sensation
The central processing of itch is not completely understood. This is the first study to use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine the central modulation by distraction of experimentally induced itch. A total of 33 healthy volunteers were examined with fMRI. Periods of itch inductio...
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Language: | English |
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Society for Publication of Acta Dermato-Venereologica
2017-08-01
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Series: | Acta Dermato-Venereologica |
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https://www.medicaljournals.se/acta/content/html/10.2340/00015555-2732
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