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How does @netflix portray pain in media targeted towards adolescents? Not well, according to a new study from researchers at @UCalgary. Read all about it in my latest story for @MigraineCollab. #AusPainSoc @IASPpain migrainecollaborative.org/the-representa…

High preoperative anxiety in children can lead to prolonged recovery marked by anxiety, sleep issues, and aggression. Stanford Chariot introduces robotic puppies to alleviate stress, pain, and loneliness, enhancing pediatric care. 🤖🐾 #StanfordChariot bit.ly/4auWuFe

In most of our previous episodes, we have had experts talk about chronic pain in adults, but what about chronic pain in children? There is a high number of children suffering from pain, but what resources are available for children? One organization is @KidsInPain (SKIP).

Thanks to all our exhibitors who supported SPPM during our recent meeting. Gold Exhibitor Pacira Biosciences, Inc. Bronze Exhibitors Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Epimed International, Inc. Meg Foundation ... Visit the Virtual Exhibit Hall: ow.ly/Uz6i50RnrU1 #PedsPain

#April showers bring May flowers, just like #testimonial #Tuesday tells us the critical aspects of how becoming a #ChildKind Certified impacts #healthcare institutions, individuals, and #children alike. #Learn how to #improve #pediatric #pain #care here: childkindinternational.org/certification/

📢NEW RESEARCH PUBLICATION!! @AGholamrezaei and @DrAshtonJames and colleagues' study shows feasibility, acceptability and potential efficacy for a text support intervention for patients tapering prescription opioids. 👏 Scalable, low burden, low cost OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE: rb.gy/niok0d

We surveyed 3,500 patients on the term 'pain catastrophizing' • 1/3 of those who had heard of the term said it was problematic or stigmatizing. • Of those, 12% reported stigma from the term. We concluded: "Clinician education on patient-centered terminology may improve care and reduce stigma." jpain.org/article/S1526-…