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C J Erickson

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PubMed1991

Applications of cyberphysiologic techniques in pain management.

Hypnoanalgesia is a simple and effective method of pain control that is easily learned by children. It has been shown to be effective across a wide variety of clinical situations. In addition to decreasing discomfort, hypnoanalgesia diminishes anxiety, and increases mastery, cooperation, and hope. Particularly for children with chronic illnesses, this techniques can place some control over the illness in the hands of the child and engender greater competence and independence.

Analgesia↗
PubMed1977

Induction of nest-material collecting in male Barbary doves by intracerebral androgen.

The behaviour of the male Barbary dove (Streptopelia risoria) in selecting nesting material and transporting it to the nest site is reduced after castration and is restored by treatment with testosterone propionate when castrated males received unilateral intracerebral implants of this androgen. Implants in the anterior hypothalamus, preopitc region, and the area of the ventral neostriatum intermediale were effective in reinstating the collection of nesting material, and in many instances restoration of the behaviour was to levels at or above those observed before castration. Implants in other areas, and implants without hormone, were generally without effect. Although the brain areas from which the gathering of nesting material can be elicited are comparable to those from which courtship displays have been induced in previous studies, it appears that testosterone propionate implants stimulate nesting activities more effectively and more persistently than courtship.

Animals↗