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European Parliament approves resolution on medical cannabis – read our position paper
On the 13th February, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. A European Parliament resolution has no legal standing, but expresses the will of the Parliament on an issue. The resolution informs the European...
EFIC on the Move – what’s in the pipeline?
Why chronic pain prevention through physical activity deserve more attention? Some well-known health benefits of regular physical activity include a reduced risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and improved mental health. What is less well-known is that...
Are you a physio interested in the EDPP? Watch our recent webinar
We organised a webinar for potential EDPP Examination attendees on the 7th February 2019 at 17:00 CET, led by Harriet Wittink, EDPP Exam Committee Chair. The webinar went through the different sections of the examination, giving guidance on the format, and what is...
The European Year against pain in the Most Vulnerable – What it is and how to get involved
The European Federation of IASP Chapters (EFIC) first launched the Global Day Against Pain in 2001, thanks to an idea of David Niv, a now-deceased IASP member and EFIC president. The success of this initiative led the IASP Council to develop and adopt a more powerful...
Social media champions wanted for #EFIC2019!
Do you love connecting with people on social media? Are you passionate about pain research and medicine? Do you plan on attending #EFIC2019 in Valencia? Then help us promote our next congress on social media and receive rewards and benefits at this year's largest...