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Pain is more than sensation. It’s shaped by memory, biology, and psychology. In this issue of #UofTMed magazine: how we feel pain, how we fight it, and what science is doing to help us move beyond it. bit.ly/4nclDfu
Looking for the latest news at #TemertyMed? Our stories about our faculty, students and research live here: bit.ly/45TQbfK
DNS researchers Nicole Weber & Nina Trask explore challenges in Canada’s $1B school food program. They emphasize the need for more funding, staff, and nutrition support. #SchoolFood #ChildWellbeing Read more: temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/news/buy-and-a… @uoftmedicine
“I often heard I was being dramatic.” An estimated 8M Canadians live with chronic pain, but for many, invisible pain is dismissed. With people falling through the cracks, experts are advocating for systems that treat the whole person, not just the pain. bit.ly/45IJA7U
Cluster headaches are rare, misdiagnosed & intensely painful. More than half of patients report suicidal thoughts. Others develop anxiety and fear of future headaches. We talked about this debilitating condition in #UofTMed magazine. Read the story: bit.ly/3HX3LVx
“How does GLP-1 work? The actual reality is, we don’t fully know.” Sinai Health’s Dr. Daniel Drucker shares insights in @GoHealio on the ongoing mysteries of GLP-1 medications. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4kmE6U4 #GLP1 #DiabetesResearch #HealthTech
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Rae Yeung, a world-leading expert in childhood inflammatory diseases @SickKidsNews @uoftmedicine, has been appointed the new Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis. canada.ca/en/institutes-…
In this #UofTMed magazine story, #TemertyMed researchers highlight the promise (and the caution) of using psychedelics and cannabis for pain relief. bit.ly/43YekAo
Thanks to Dr. Eva Grunfeld’s work, primary care is an important part of cancer care, especially for survivors. Her research put patients first, leading to more connected, compassionate and continuous cancer care. cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54389.html?h… #CIHR25
Thank you for a great day exploring the future of medical education in Scarborough. We look forward to continued collaboration with @MGHToronto & @SHNcares as we prepare to welcome our first cohort of trainees at SAM in 2027. ow.ly/XvBe50WnegH
We're proud to join our partners @SHNcares & @uoftmedicine at last week's Scarborough Academy of Medicine (SAM) Summit! Over 130 clinicians, educators, learners & staff explored how we can build learning environments that support the next generation of healthcare providers. 1/2
It's been a hot July so far. 🥵 Dr. @edwardcxie, assistant professor with the Department of Family and Community Medicine at @UofT, shared tips with @CBCNews about how to stay safe as the temperatures rise. cbc.ca/news/health/he… @uoftmedicine
New research suggests that intermittent fasting offers similar weight loss results as traditional calorie-restricted diets. Furthermore, it shows promise in improving key cardiometabolic risk factors like cholesterol and blood pressure. ❤️ ow.ly/QEeh50WlOSC
#UofT community members recognized with Order of Canada 🍁 uoft.me/bHf
In Canada, 1 in 4 adults is afraid of needles and 1 in 10 say it impacts their decision to get vaccinated. #TemertyMed's Anna Taddio is working to change that, starting with how we talk about pain. bit.ly/4eBT8nA
"Pain is the body’s Red Alert. More than sensation, pain is a memory, biology, psychology." Stories in the latest issue of @uoftmedicine Magazine tackle experiences and research around pain to understand how we feel, fight & understand it. Check it out at: uoftmedmagazine.utoronto.ca/2025-summer/
Pain is more than sensation. It’s shaped by memory, biology, and psychology. In this issue of #UofTMed magazine: how we feel pain, how we fight it, and what science is doing to help us move beyond it. bit.ly/4nclDfu
Congrats to our amazing hematology graduates this year! Such a privilege to work with you all. @uoftmedicine
Why does pain affect people so differently? For #TemertyMed neuroscientist Karen Davis, the answer lies in how the brain processes nociceptive signals — and could lead to more effective, personalized treatment. bit.ly/4koYZh4
Another great read from @uoftmedicine! At The Canadian Pain Society, we advocate for timely, evidence-based, and person-centered pain care across the lifespan; because how we treat pain today shapes health outcomes tomorrow.
Most of us can expect pain after surgery or an injury. But for many, that acute pain doesn’t go away. Instead, it becomes chronic. #TemertyMed experts talk about how the shift from reactive to preventative pain management can help. bit.ly/3ZYf1Hu
The new Drs. Dev Raj and Saroj Gupta Chair in Dermatology will advance research, education and care across @uoftmedicine’s Division of Dermatology at @UofT, Canada’s largest academic dermatology unit and one of the top-ranked programs in the world. bit.ly/40oAnhf
This June, 48 @UofTMDprogram students took part in a hands-on surgical clerkship preparation workshop that covered a range of operative and non-operative skills — from suturing to rounding. Here are some highlights!
Motorsport once had a 1-in-7 death rate. Now, with only one death since 1994, mortality in F1 has been nearly eliminated. #TemertyMed's Dr. Hugh E. Scully was a major force behind that shift. bit.ly/3IaxAlM
