BRAIN’S PAIN RESPONSES ARE INFLUENCED BY THE PATIENT’S TRUST IN A DOCTOR
Summary: It appears that pain sensation during medical procedure or benefit from medical treatment for pain significantly depends on how much a patient trust a doctor. In a new study, researchers found that when patients did not trust a doctor much, they reported higher pain. Doctors have long observed that emotional responses can also influence […]
Epstein Barr Virus Significantly Increases the Risk of Autoimmune Disorders
Summary: Autoimmune disorders are conditions when immunity starts acting against the body’s structures. What causes autoimmunity remains poorly understood. However, studies suggest that Epstein Barr Virus infection may play a significant role in autoimmunity. It appears that in those diagnosed with chronic autoimmune diseases, EBV is activated, which ultimately causes autoimmunity. Researchers have found that […]