Today, thinking about the Japanese concept of #Ikigai - what is our “reason for being”? For those with careers in #Pain, what can we do to ensure we have passion and mission in what we do? #PainAwarenessMonth #IASPCongress

Please join us tomorrow (Tues Nov 12) at 7:30PM EST (4:30PM PST) for our journal club! Dr. Viet Vu will discuss cervical intrathecal catheters for baclofen therapy to treat #spasticity, moderated by @VarshneyMD Zoom ID: 881 4021 3214 Passcode: 448672

.@WestJet: “your flight has been canceled. Please contact us to change your itinerary” Also @WestJet: “all of our agents are busy. We cannot take your call” Self service option not available. What do you expect people to do?!

Honored to be with, and give, the Dr. William McDonald keynote lecture at the ⁦@PacPainForum⁩. Dr. McDonald has done so much for pain in this country! Thank you to ⁦@PJMatrasCNSPain⁩ and ⁦@VarshneyMD⁩ for inviting me. ⁦@pain_canada⁩ ⁦@CanadianPain⁩

Beyond the congress halls, #Vancouver beckons! ⛰️ From mountain vistas to eclectic neighborhoods, Vancouver has it all. ✈️ Discover the city's charm while attending INS 2024: https://t.co/fiXbMfcixP #VisitCanada #VisitVancouver #NeuroEvent #INS2024

Register for the Pacific Pain Forum on April 12, 2024 & meet Dr. Sutherland. We are thrilled that Dr. Sutherland will share her expertise and explore how to prevent perioperative opioid related harm! Early bird registration until March 1st. Don't miss out! @ubc_anes @DocPAinsley

Happy New Year! We are excited to announce the 2024 Pacific Pain Forum - Integrating Pain Care. Incredible speakers you don't want to miss - Register today for in person or virtual attendance! See you there @PJMatrasCNSPain @VarshneyMD @Providence_Hlth @PainBC @keith_meldrum

@VarshneyMD providing an outstanding overview & update on perioperative #pain management at @WSSA British Columbia Society of Anesthesiologists joint meeting. Great presentation addressing common controversies and variability in practice. #anesthesia #surgery #MedTwitter

This makes sense 🫵 4 phases of transition from #acute to #ChronicPain In this paper (published in the prestigious journal @NeuroCellPress), the #brain circuitry and their interactions across the phases are illustrated in human brain imaging studies. Check this thread 👇1/9

🔍 Part 1 delves into how to craft protocols for systematic reviews/meta-analyses. 📑 Link to Part 1 @RAPMOnline: https://t.co/UcEjbWXMHR Link to Part 1 @IARS_Journal: https://t.co/TaUPWS0s9N @barringtonmj @NarouzeMD @sites_brian @ASRA_Society @ESRA_Society @nasir418

📝 Part 2 helps authors navigate the intricate process of writing a systematic review/meta-analysis. 📘 Link to Part 2 @RAPMOnline: https://t.co/O7h96JQVcb Link to Part 2 @IARS_Journals: https://t.co/GrhqS5Rbei @sites_brian @ASRA_Society @nasir418 @JayKarriMD @MayoAnesthesia

Join us for joint meeting of Washington State Society of Anesthesiologists & British Columbia Anesthesiologist's Society in Bellevue, WA on Dec 2-3, 2023. Excited to welcome @AmerMedicalAssn President @DoctorJesseMD & @CASUpdate President @DrLucieFilteau https://t.co/Ov3HO650nB

Yesterday I learned the Squamish word “Chénchenstway” meaning “To lift each other up”. I love that there is a word for this. Today, and every other day, I’m reminded of this philosophy as we acknowledge our truth and move towards reconciliation. #NDTR2023

Reminder! Don't miss out on the Sept 27th Chronic Pain webinar, "Outcomes of Neuromodulation in Chronic Pain Conditions." 🗓️ Discover responsible treatment approaches and get invaluable insights from @VarshneyMD. Registration and learning outcomes 👉 https://t.co/AYz3T23R3I

Big news in medical device acquisition. Boston Scientific to purchase Relievant. https://t.co/PmIHHUv67i

A retrospective review of the management and outcomes of patients diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome type II using electrodiagnostic findings https://t.co/88AuA3vcvg @pain_canada @TaraLPackham @adfurlan #CRPS @ASRA_Society @PainDetective @VIHealthRes

We are witnessing an unprecedented era in athletic longevity. To have so many athletes performing at the highest level past their conventional age-defined “prime” shows that “prime” is clearly a spectrum. Inspired to continue pushing and growing.

This was such a great conversation with @susanschellinck and I love the work she is doing pain prehab. This is a fundamental element to effective persistent pain support. @PainBC @pain_canada @CanadianPain @IASPpain @GAPPAPain

Not an esoteric subject - important for patient safety! Glad to see literature and guidelines on this. FWIW, I am #labelafter @CASUpdate @StephanKSchwarz (tagged because I know he is #labelfirst)

#INS Journal Club: 📣 Complications and Novel Applications of #DorsalRootGanglionStimulation 18 May @ 4:30 pm EDT/21:30 BST/22:30 CEST 19 May @ 06:30 AEST/08:30 NZST Earn ≤ 1.5 #CME for this event Register: https://t.co/Tt9GAEqt8w #neuromodulation #painrelief #DRG

Today’s A Path Forward blog post on the @PacPainForum and co-presenting wirh @VarshneyMD. https://t.co/0RHozjV8bs The forum was a huge success due to the dedication, hard work, and leadership of @PJMatrasCNSPain. 2024 will be amazing. #TherapeuticAlliance #Enactivism