The Pain Lab’s undergraduate research group presented their capstone project at the FCAT Undegrad Research Conference Saturday March 9th alongside other recognized projects in the program. The annual conference gives students the opportunity to share their essays, performances, films, art pieces, and projects with the rest of the faculty while celebrating the diversity of the programs.
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Mar
09
Pain lab’s undergraduate students at FCAT conference
Mar
08
EYES WIDE OPEN: A Canadian Discussion To Reduce Opioid-Related Harms
Canada now leads the world in per capita consumption of opioids, but is that the gold medal Canadians want? Join us for a series of informative, thought-provoking webinars where we will explore the current state of opioid use in Canada, better understand key issues and challenges, and discuss ways we can work together to reduce opioid-related harm. Webinars begin March 18th.
Feb
05
Towards Science of Consciousness 2013 Conference (TSC)
“The 20th annual international conference “Toward a Science of Consciousness” will take place March 3-9, 2013 at the Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI) in Agra, India, home of the famed Taj Mahal. DEI is a high-level educational system, part of a spiritual community and farm housing 4000 people on an idyllic 1300 acres on the Yamuna River within the city of Agra. DEI research includes neuroscience, cognitive science, medicine, philosophy, nanoscience, quantum physics and consciousness. DEI’s Dr. Vishal Sahni, author of many papers and several books on quantum computing, is the primary conference organizer.
Toward a Science of Consciousness is an international interdisciplinary conference entailing rigorous approaches to the understanding of conscious awareness, and our place in the universe. Since 1994, TSC conferences have been held in even-numbered years in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored and organized by the Center for Consciousness Studies at the University of Arizona. In odd-numbered years TSC conferences have been held at various locations around the world (1995 Naples, Italy; 1997 Elsinore, Denmark; 1999 Tokyo, Japan; 2001, Skovde, Sweden; 2003 Prague, Czech Republic; 2005 Copenhagen, Denmark; 2007 Budapest, Hungary; 2009 Hong Kong, China; 2011 Stockholm, Sweden.” for more information please visit this link
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02
Virtual Reality for controlling pain
The following video demonstrates how Virtual Reality (VR) — in conjunction with mindfulness meditation and biofeedback technologies — can help chronic pain patients to develop skills for managing their pain.
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17
500 million working days a year lost to pain sufferers – General News – Austrian Independent Online News – English Newspaper
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Report on Austrian Independent english news online newspaper: One in five Europeans suffers from chronic pain, and one in eleven on a daily basis according to a report released in Vienna to highlight a campaign for more help for sufferers.
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Oct
17
The Daily Checkup: Neuromodulation is offering long-term relief against chronic pain and suffering
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Millions of Americans live with neurological disorders that arise from abnormal firing of the circuits of the nervous system, which can lead to a wide range of debilitating symptoms.
See on www.nydailynews.com
Oct
15
Nanaimo News Bulletin – Free webinar helps people with chronic pain
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Upcoming free webinar will help people manage chronic pain.
See on www.nanaimobulletin.com
Sep
11
Pain-Topics.org News/Research UPDATES: Can a Cuppa Joe Reduce Chronic Pain?
Researchers in Norway found that having just one cup of coffee can help to ease the pain of strain-inducing office work, even if the person has chronic pain to begin with. This study was widely touted in news media, but it sounds too good to be true; and it probably is since the research had a number of limitations.
See on updates.pain-topics.org
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