Trends Neurosci October 2020 PMID 32800534

The Distributed Nociceptive System: A Framework for Understanding Pain.

Robert C Coghill

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75
Peak: 57 in Aug 2020
across 4 sources since Aug 2020

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What people are saying

The discussions consistently praise the framework, describing it as an exciting and potentially transformative approach that improves our understanding of pain, with phrases like 'game changer' and 'tremendous power of the brain.' The comments reflect both academic enthusiasm and recognition of its clinical implications, driven by words that convey significance and depth.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions express strong support for the framework, highlighting its importance and potential to advance understanding of pain.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with multiple mentions of the article being a significant or exciting development in pain research.

EngagementHigh engagement

Numerous comments reference detailed concepts, such as neural networks and the limitations of traditional treatments, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Several discussions emphasize how the model could revolutionize pain management strategies and influence future research and treatments, suggesting high perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The Distributed Nociceptive System is a new framework that helps explain how the brain processes pain by emphasizing the role of widespread neural populations working together, making pain perception resilient to disruptions.
  • This approach combines neural population coding and distributed processing, highlighting how pain involves complex and widespread neural activity across different parts of the nervous system.
  • Understanding pain as a distributed system supports the development of non-drug therapies, like cognitive and physical treatments, which can target the broad neural networks involved in chronic pain.]

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Physio Meets Science
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The Distributed Nociceptive System: A Framework for Understanding Pain

Aug 13, 2020 · 114 likes · 35 shares · 92,494 followers View post →
Robert Coghill
@Robert_Coghill · X

The Distributed Nociceptive System: A Framework for Understanding Pain https://t.co/dniax9GSZ1 Really excited to see this come out. First review article that I have done for quite some time.

Aug 14, 2020 · 68 likes · 24 shares · 750 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

https://t.co/QMvjboQ6xO THE DISTRIBUTED NOCICEPTIVE SYSTEM – A FRAMEWORK FOR UNDERSTANDING PAIN “Current treatments, I would argue, still rely far too heavily on focal pharmacological modalities and fail to capitalize on the tremendous power of the brain to regulate pain” https://t.co/l6nz070LFE

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Yiannis Sotiralis
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The Distributed Nociceptive System: A Framework for Understanding Pain https://t.co/NVBoLNBDSj

Aug 14, 2020 · 2 likes · 552 followers View post →
Gila Moalem-Taylor
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Interesting read: "The Distributed Nociceptive System: A Framework for Understanding Pain" https://t.co/8rgv8eumFd

Sep 29, 2020 · 2 likes · 487 followers View post →

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Ramón Grandales Fuentes
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Asaf (Klaf) Weisman
@asafklaf.bsky.social · Bluesky

PS, don’t forget there are direct nociceptive paths in the dorsal horn with nociceptive specific neurons. The WDR interaction is merely a feature of the distributed nature of the apparatus. I suggest reading Coghil which calls it a “system” pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32800534/

Nov 26, 2024 · 1 share View post →
Sean Gibbons
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@AsafKlaf @TheMvmtMechanic I've just reread a couple of your papers and key supporting references... i.e., https://t.co/PR7JLjFzAi Is there a clear description of the "nociceptive apparatus" or a figure? Not the concept of what it is, but rather the structures. Sorry, but I'm not seeing it.

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ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

https://t.co/QMvjboQ6xO THE DISTRIBUTED NOCICEPTIVE SYSTEM – A FRAMEWORK FOR UNDERSTANDING PAIN “Current treatments, I would argue, still rely far too heavily on focal pharmacological modalities and fail to capitalize on the tremendous power of the brain to regulate pain” https://t.co/l6nz070LFE

Dec 12, 2022 · 3 likes · 26,177 followers View post →
Vlad Vyazovskiy
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The Distributed Nociceptive System: A Framework for Understanding Pain - ScienceDirect https://t.co/2oauCNcMjA

Oct 2, 2020 · 1 like · 2,305 followers View post →
Trends in Neurosciences
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“The Distributed Nociceptive System: A Framework for Understanding Pain” TINS Review by @Robert_Coghill https://t.co/g34ll7Ym58 https://t.co/WHTJLiLPuF

Oct 1, 2020 · 7,789 followers View post →
Gila Moalem-Taylor
@GilaMT · X

Interesting read: "The Distributed Nociceptive System: A Framework for Understanding Pain" https://t.co/8rgv8eumFd

Sep 29, 2020 · 2 likes · 487 followers View post →
arun achuthan/dr/mr
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The Distributed Nociceptive System: A Framework for Understanding Pain https://t.co/OnQoWJ8OHp

Aug 21, 2020 · 402 followers View post →
Marta Čeko
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Anton Rogachov
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Danielle DeSouza
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Andrew Flood
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Lada Kohoutová
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New Zealand Pain Society
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Robert C. Gibler, PhD
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Soo Ahn Lee
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The Distributed Nociceptive System: A Framework for Understanding Pain https://t.co/dniax9GSZ1 Really excited to see this come out. First review article that I have done for quite some time.

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