The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is not only important in executive functions, but also pain
processing. The latter is dependent on its connections to other areas of the cerebral�…

Placebo effects are beneficial effects that are attributable to the brain–mind responses to the
context in which a treatment is delivered rather than to the specific actions of the drug. They�…

Functional dyspepsia is one of the most prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Functional dyspepsia comprises three subtypes with presumed different pathophysiology�…

This Perspective reviews recent findings in placebo hypoalgesia and provides a conceptual
account of how expectations and experience can lead to placebo hypoalgesia. In particular�…

The placebo effect has often been considered a nuisance in basic and particularly clinical
research. This view has gradually changed in recent years due to deeper insight into the�…

Pain can be modulated by several cognitive techniques, typically involving increased
cognitive control and decreased sensory processing. Recently, it has been demonstrated�…

The early stages of a new romantic relationship are characterized by intense feelings of
euphoria, well-being, and preoccupation with the romantic partner. Neuroimaging research�…

Recent studies have identified brain correlates of placebo analgesia, but none have
assessed how accurately patterns of brain activity can predict individual differences in�…

Inter-individual touch can be a desirable reward that can both relieve negative affect and
evoke strong feelings of pleasure. However, if other sensory cues indicate it is undesirable�…

Chronic abdominal pain is a common symptom of great clinical significance in several areas
of medicine. In many cases no organic cause can be established resulting in the�…