World Obesity Day takes place annually on 4 March. It is organised by the World Obesity Federation, a non-profit body which is in official relations with the World Health Organisation and is a collaborating body on the Lancet Commission on Obesity. The mission of...
European scientific community publishes consensus recommendations on opioid use for chronic non-cancer pain To allay concerns over an opioid crisis, as in the US, the European scientific community has reviewed evidence on using opioids to treat chronic non-cancer pain...
We are pleased to announce that workshop submission for the EFIC Congress 2022 – Pain in Europe XII is now open. Due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19, #EFIC2022 will be held as a hybrid meeting, offering delegates both onsite face-to-face sessions and online...
The European Pain Federation EFIC is delighted to announce the launch of the Plain Talking campaign as part of EFIC President Brona Fullen’s presidential campaign on health literacy.What is health literacy? Health literacy is how a person can find information...
Our understanding of pain has increased significantly over the past 40 years, allowing us to understand basic pain mechanisms and develop treatments for improved pain management. However, there are many challenges preventing us from applying basic science towards...
We are delighted to announce the winners of the European Pain Federation EFIC and Pfizer-Lilly Alliance Grant on Education in Pain Associated With Osteoarthritis. The intention of the grant was to encourage an increased understanding of pain associated with...