Scratching Induces Overactivity in Motor-Related Regions and Reward System in Chronic Itch Patients
Scratching Induces Overactivity in Motor-Related Regions and Reward System in Chronic Itch Patients
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United States: Elsevier Inc
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English
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United States: Elsevier Inc
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Scratching evokes a rewarding and pleasurable sensation, particularly in chronic itch patients. To date, no study has investigated the cerebral activity during scratching in chronic itch patients and whether it differs from that in healthy subjects. Using arterial spin labeling functional magnetic resonance imaging, we analyzed and compared the cer...
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Scratching Induces Overactivity in Motor-Related Regions and Reward System in Chronic Itch Patients
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1732309247
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1732309247
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0022-202X
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1523-1747
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10.1038/jid.2015.223
