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[Michael Okun @MichaelOkun]

Are we beginning to understand the conversations your brain is having during Parkinson's pain? Do we know why pain in Parkinson’s is different? Even people with Parkinson’s who say they are not in pain may still show abnormal brain pain responses. Pain in Parkinson’s has long been overlooked, however new evidence shows the brain itself may struggle to turn down the volume on 'painful signals.' Using electrophysiology, researchers have uncovered altered central pain modulation in people w/ Parkinson’s, even in those who did not report pain. This work deepens our understanding of why pain is so common and difficult to treat in Parkinson’s.
Key Points:
- Persons w/ Parkinson’s showed impaired habituation to repeated painful stimuli, a sign of disrupted central pain modulation.
- This abnormal brain response occurred regardless of whether persons reported having pain.
- The findings suggest central sensitization mechanisms may be at play in Parkinson’s.
- This highlights some of dopamine’s role in pain pathways.
My take: If we are to treat Parkinson's pain we must make the investment to understand its pathways. Here are 5 points that resonated w/ me about this article. 1-Pain in Parkinson’s is not just in the body, it is also in the brain’s pain networks. 2- The brain normally gets used to repeated pain, however in Parkinson’s this process is disrupted. 3- Even people with Parkinson’s who say they are not in pain may still show abnormal brain pain responses. 4- Understanding these brain changes can help us to develop better pain treatments tailored to Parkinson’s. 5- Recognizing pain as part of Parkinson’s will be essential for developing therapeutics.
https://t.co/0SB72O0e7f #parkinson @ParkinsonDotOrg @PainAssocScot @painsociety @FixelInstitute @movedisorder @SfNtweets @MDJ_Journal

[Juanita Broaddrick @atensnut]

Oh my heavens. These kids are amazing and do a terrific job on “Cool Operator”, a song from the 80’s.

I’m amazed at their age and talent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
They’re called “The Graystones”

[Grace Gym🏋️‍♀️ @GraceGym_]

Do you know just how many things vinegar can do? 👇

[Collin Rugg @CollinRugg]

North Carolina woman yanks the hair of a young pickpocket in Venice, Italy, causing the suspected thief to have a screaming meltdown.

The mother of 8 tracked down the suspect by using the ‘Find My’ app to locate the missing AirPods and her passport.

“I have eight kids, you’re not getting to me,” she told the suspected thief.

Right before the girls were arrested, one of them smacked the mom with a purse which had a metal water bottle in it.

“So my mom had a massive gash on her head, and it was bleeding everywhere. She got a black eye from it, and the girls were arrested. And then my mom had to go to the hospital and get some stitches,” the mother’s daughter, Karis McElroy said.

The mom ended up getting her passport and credit cards back.

This woman is a beast.

Video: karismcelroy / tt

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

"Kids do well if they can." — Dr. Ross Greene

Sketchnote via Kristin Wiens

[Hillary Clinton @HillaryClinton]

As Trump tanks the economy, he knows he and his billionaire buddies will be fine no matter what.

If you and your family have more to lose, make sure your member of Congress hears from you.

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[Barbara Oneill @BarbaraOneillAU]

Why is nobody talking about how just 125 - 300mg of magnesium per meal reversed depression in just 7 DAYS?

Magnesium deficiency causes neuronal damage that can manifest as depression and over 50% of people are deficient.

Magnesium is incredibly cheap and has little to no side effects.

[Caleb Watney @calebwatney]

This is the best paper written so far about the impact of AI on scientific discovery

[JΛKΣ @USMCLiberal]

This needs to be seen by every American.

Download it, before it’s removed.

[Physics In History @PhysInHistory]

Equations that transformed our understanding of reality ✍️

[Neuroelectrics @Neuroelectrics]

Our CEO @ana_maiques was just interviewed by @diarioAyE! ✨

She shared insights on our progress in therapies for #epilepsy & other conditions & efforts for #FDA approval, highlighting how #diversity fuels innovation, with 50% of our team being women. 💪

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[Society for Neuroscience (SfN) @SfNtweets]

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[Society for Neuroscience (SfN) @SfNtweets]

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Use #SfN24 to share your excitement and join the conversation.

[Physics In History @PhysInHistory]

The most important equations in Physics and Mathematics 🧠

[Darth JT Vannah @SynapTrick]

@MattWi77iams @Simone_Biles Love it! This approach is gold medal worthy, indeed! 😆🥇🍾

[Maria Popova @themarginalian]

A vintage love letter to summer – Jan Morris on NYC's heatwaves as the ultimate equalizer of humanity https://t.co/g7d7L154OF