National Pain Centre
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The Michael G. DeGroote National Pain Centre is the third pillar in the tripod of what we anticipate will be an internationally important initiative.
Hamilton, Ontario Canada
Joined April 2012
Do you live with non-cancer #ChronicPain? We're conducting a study exploring experiences tapering opioids (reducing or stopping use) when managing chronic non-cancer pain. To share your perspectives on tapering opioids, contact our team at torabiak@mcmaster.ca or 647-972-8011.
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Pain doesn’t exist in isolation. Parents feel helpless when a child hurts. People with chronic pain carry the weight of anxiety and depression too. It’s time to change how we understand pain — and how we respond to it. #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain #PainAwareness
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Nociplastic pain occurs when the brain & spinal cord amplify or misinterpret pain signals — even without injury. 🧠 Research helps us learn how to retrain the nervous system & prevent chronic pain. #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain #NociplasticPain #PainScience #ChronicPain #PainResearch
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That sting of a paper cut or throb from a stubbed toe? That’s nociceptive pain — your nerves reacting to injury. Usually it fades, but sometimes it doesn’t. Research helps us learn why some pain lingers — and how to prevent it by reducing risk factors. #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
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Neuropathic pain is one of three major pain types, along with nociceptive and nociplastic. It often appears with diabetes, shingles, spinal cord injury, MS, nerve trauma or even chemotherapy. To #PrioritizePain, we must understand every form. #NPAW2025 #PainAwareness #ChronicPain
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Chronic pain affects millions — from arthritis and cancer to invisible or undiagnosed illnesses. It’s time to make pain a priority. We need to improve care and eliminate barriers for those living with #ChronicPain. #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
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In 2020, @IASP_Pain expanded its definition of pain — adding 6 key notes & new context: 🧠 Personal experience ⚡ Not just nociception 💬 Reports should be respected 💔 Impacts function & well-being 🐾 Felt by humans & animals #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain #PainAwareness
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It's National Pain Awareness Week. Nearly 8 million Canadians live with chronic pain. This week, we’re sharing how pain impacts Canadians, types of pain and how NPC & IPRC-funded research is improving lives across the country. #NPAW2025 #PainResearch #ChronicPain #PrioritizePain
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The deadline is approaching for the Institute for Pain Research & Care awards. To learn more, visit: https://t.co/neHsBMjrd5
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Kicking off our 2025 Michael G DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care Annual Research Day. Mike Noseworthy kicked off the sessions with a presentation on personalized pain assessment using brain imaging.
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Join us June 25 at the RBG Rock Garden for #MDGAnnualResearchDay! Hear from innovators in clinical & health research, including: Paul Moayyedi Mike McGillion & Jason Busse Ali Ashkar Mike Noseworthy Akil Siva Open to clinicians, researchers & trainees. #HealthInnovation
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Congratulations to Dr. @AndreaDarzi on her new position as Assistant Director of @mcmasternpc. https://t.co/nOTizwhrYG
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The Michael G. DeGroote National Pain Centre is proud to welcome Dr. Andrea Darzi as our new Assistant Director. Dr. Darzi brings significant expertise in health research methodology and a strong...
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New Publication: Pharmacologic Management of Acute Pain in Children: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis https://t.co/rKMXEMS8EL
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Are you a Canadian living with #ChronicPain? Do you have experience tapering opioids? We're looking for perspectives from people with #LivedExperience. If you are interested, please contact torabiak@mcmaster.ca or call 647-972-8011.
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Check out the latest publication from the NPC: Interventions for the management of long covid (post-covid condition): living systematic review https://t.co/YagIoViuum
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This Remembrance Day, the CPCoE joins Canadians in reflecting on the immense sacrifices of our nation’s heroes. We remember those who bravely served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, as well as those who returned home forever changed. https://t.co/zevEZtbqqo
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That's a wrap on our 2024 Annual Pain Symposium! Thank you to all our speakers and attendees, and to @McMasterU's University Club for serving as our venue. What a great day and such interesting, insightful work. #NPAW2024
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Have you experienced fatigue in the last three months? Pain? Confusion? You may be living with long COVID. Dr. Dena Zeraatkar helps us learn about long COVID and the results of her living systematic review of interventions for the management of long COVID. #NPAW2024
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Ragahava Neelapala discusses exploring pain phenotypes in individuals with early knee osteoarthritis at the MGD IPRC Annual Pain Symposium. #NPAW2024
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What are the comparative benefits and harms of perioperative interventions to prevent chronic pain after musculoskeletal surgery? Dr. Behnam Sadeghirad shares insight found through a network meta-analysis of randomized trials, at the MDG IPRC Annual Pain Symposium. #NPAW2024
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