Publications by authors named "Michele Chow"
Article Synopsis
- Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder involves painful calcium deposits forming in the rotator cuff, mainly affecting the supraspinatus, which can lead to further complications if untreated.* -
- A 67-year-old woman with severe shoulder pain and movement restrictions underwent 12 acupuncture sessions, after which her MRI showed resolved calcifications and much improved shoulder function.* -
- The study concludes that acupuncture is effective for treating calcific tendinitis, but recommends larger studies for more definitive evidence.*
Pain is more prevalent in women for reasons that remain unclear. We have identified a mechanism of injury-free nociceptor sensitization and opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH) promoted by prolactin (PRL) in females. PRL signals through mutually inhibitory long (PRLR-L) and short (PRLR-S) receptor isoforms, and PRLR-S activation induces neuronal excitability.
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