Study finds reason why patients with chronic pain often suffer from impaired short-term memory

A group of Portuguese researchers from IBMC and FMUP at the University of Porto has found the reason why patients with chronic pain often suffer from impaired short -term memory. The study, to be published in the Journal of Neuroscience, shows how persistent pain disrupts the flow of information between two brain regions crucial to retain temporary memories.

Study finds reason why patients with chronic pain often suffer from impaired short-term memory