Neuroplasticity

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Neuroplasticity refers to the capacity of neurons and neural networks to change in response to stimuli.[1]

At the 2018 ME/CFS Canadian Collaborative Team Conference, clinician Dr. Eleanor Stein gave a talk entitled, "ME/CFS: Could Neuroplasticity Play a Role?"[2]

Notable studies[edit | edit source]

  • 1993, Contribution of central neuroplasticity to pathological pain: review of clinical and experimental evidence[3]

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Learn more[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "neuroplasticity | Different Types, Facts, & Research". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
  2. "ME/CFS Canadian Collaborative Team Conference program" (PDF). Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  3. Coderre, Terence J.; Katz, Joel; Vaccarino, Anthony L.; Melzack, Ronald (March 1993). "Contribution of central neuroplasticity to pathological pain: review of clinical and experimental evidence". Pain. 52 (3): 259–285. doi:10.1016/0304-3959(93)90161-h. ISSN 0304-3959.