Sean Mackey, M.D., Ph.D.
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Strategy-dependent dissociation of the neural correlates involved in pain modulation.
Anesthesiology. 2011; (4): 844-51
Cognitive strategies are a set of psychologic behaviors used to modulate one's perception or interpretation of a sensation or situation. Although the effectiveness of each cognitive strategy seems to differ between individuals, they are commonly used clinically to help patients with chronic pain cope with their condition. The neural basis of commonly used cognitive strategies is not well understood. Understanding the neural correlates that underlie these strategies will enhance understanding of the analgesic network of the brain and the cognitive modulation of pain.
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