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J&JPRD discovery may lead to new treatments for chronic sensitivity, pain caused by cold
05-02-2007 · EurekAlert!Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development discovery may lead to new treatments for people with chronic sensitivity and pain caused by exposure to cold temperatures.
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- Genetic mechanism helps explain chronic pain disorders
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