'EFIC - Eighth Pain in Europe Congress', Florence, Italy
7 October 2013 - 7 October 2013
Italy
The 'EFIC-Eighth Pain in Europe Congress' will take place from 9 to 12 October, 2013 in Florence, Italy.
Pain is a complex phenomenon. Standard definitions view it primarily in physical terms as being a life-preserving response to negative stimuli in sentient beings. It is something that happens to and/or in parts of the body, and is described in terms of physical qualities, as an object to be observed, assessed, analysed, managed, overcome and/or eliminated. This view does not necessarily explain, however, the phenomenon of chronic pain.
As recently as 20 years ago, people with chronic pain were too often dismissively told that their problem was "in their heads" or that they were hypochondriacs. But in the last decade, a handful of dedicated researchers have discovered that chronic pain is not simply a symptom of something else - such as anxiety, depression, or a need for attention - but a disease in its own right, one that can alter a person's emotional, professional, and family life in profound and debilitating ways. Today, researchers have yet to fully apply this knowledge, and ongoing research is revealing the promise of novel treatments. These include new medications, devices and injections, alternative therapies such as biofeedback and acupuncture, and an all-encompassing mind/body approach.
The conference will address the latest developments in the study and treatment of acute or chronic and recurrent pain.For further information, please visit:
http://www1.kenes.com/efic/(opens in new window)
Pain is a complex phenomenon. Standard definitions view it primarily in physical terms as being a life-preserving response to negative stimuli in sentient beings. It is something that happens to and/or in parts of the body, and is described in terms of physical qualities, as an object to be observed, assessed, analysed, managed, overcome and/or eliminated. This view does not necessarily explain, however, the phenomenon of chronic pain.
As recently as 20 years ago, people with chronic pain were too often dismissively told that their problem was "in their heads" or that they were hypochondriacs. But in the last decade, a handful of dedicated researchers have discovered that chronic pain is not simply a symptom of something else - such as anxiety, depression, or a need for attention - but a disease in its own right, one that can alter a person's emotional, professional, and family life in profound and debilitating ways. Today, researchers have yet to fully apply this knowledge, and ongoing research is revealing the promise of novel treatments. These include new medications, devices and injections, alternative therapies such as biofeedback and acupuncture, and an all-encompassing mind/body approach.
The conference will address the latest developments in the study and treatment of acute or chronic and recurrent pain.For further information, please visit:
http://www1.kenes.com/efic/(opens in new window)