Pain Reactivity and Plasma β-Endorphin in Children and Adolescents with Autistic Disorder
Pain Reactivity and Plasma β-Endorphin in Children and Adolescents with Autistic Disorder
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Reports of reduced pain sensitivity in autism have prompted opioid theories of autism and have practical care ramifications. Our objective was to examine behavioral and physiological pain responses, plasma beta-endorphin levels and their relationship in a large group of individuals with autism.
The study was conducted on 73 children and adolesce...
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Pain Reactivity and Plasma β-Endorphin in Children and Adolescents with Autistic Disorder
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1291096449
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1291096449
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0005289
