Whether you've been struggling with tinnitus for years or are just starting to notice symptoms, this book offers practical ...

Aaron welcomes three UNC artists to discuss "Phantom Limb," a new exhibition at the Ackland Art Museum showcasing UNC's 2025 ...

FORTUNATELY, most amputees report that the excruciating tingling, throbbing, and sharp pins-and-needles feelings in the limb that is no longer there – called phantom limb pain (PLP ...

A phantom limb is the sensation that an amputated or missing limb is still present and can sometimes cause pain, itching, or ...

Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in "magic mushrooms," could be an effective treatment for phantom limb pain, based on the results of a clinical trial by UCSD researchers. Why it matters ...

A Philadelphia physician coined the phrase "phantom limb" shortly after the Civil War, when thousands of soldiers had limbs amputated and consequent phantoms arise. In the century and a half since ...

The description of Ramachandran's celebrated work on referred sensation in patients with amputated (phantom) limbs is an early highlight of the book. Although referred sensations—that is ...

Katharine specializes in neural engineering, with a focus on restoring function to people with neurological disorders. Her current research is looking at developing a therapy to treat phantom limb ...

If only all people with phantom-limb syndrome felt such pleasurable sensations. Unfortunately, amputees often experience excruciating phantom pain in their missing body parts. Even those who may ...