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Revolutionary Hats Unravel Chronic Pain in Cats

2/3/2025

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Researchers at the University of Montreal have unveiled an innovative approach to understanding chronic pain in cats using specially knitted hats equipped with electrodes. This groundbreaking, non-invasive method enables brain scans while the cats are awake, paving the way for insights into how sensory stimulation influences pain perception and offering hope for new treatments for feline osteoarthritis.

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Researchers at the University of Montreal have unveiled an innovative approach to understanding chronic pain in cats using specially knitted hats equipped with electrodes. This groundbreaking, non-invasive method enables brain scans while the cats are awake, paving the way for insights into how sensory stimulation influences pain perception and offering hope for new treatments for feline osteoarthritis.