Advancing Pain Research and Treatment with Biomarkers and AI

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The chapter delves into the speaker's research in neuroscience, focusing on creating objective biomarkers for pain treatment and utilizing AI for data interpretation. They also discuss democratizing pain relief knowledge and making treatments accessible globally, emphasizing the importance of affordable existing treatments over constantly seeking new ones.

Stanford neuroscientist Sean Mackey, MD, PhD reveals pain is highly subjective, shaped by our beliefs and experiences - not just injury signals. He unpacks chronic pain's persistence, promising treatment strategies like brief behavioral therapies, and research toward personalizing care through biomarkers and digital platforms. An illuminating look at pain's complexities.

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