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Ratan Banik retweeted
What an inspiring week with our visiting GOPF Scholars!
From hands-on workshops and clinical shadowing to presenting at our morning conference, our visiting physicians shared vital insights on global pain management.
Thank you for visiting, learning, and sharing with us!
Ratan Banik retweeted
🎓🌍 Congratulations to the #GlobalOnlinePainFellowship (gopf.umn.edu) 2025–2026 graduates!
From 340 enrollees across 42 countries, 151 fellows successfully graduated, and 40%+ achieved High Distinction. 👏
📜 Graduate list (Page 2): #Russia → #Vietnam
Ratan Banik retweeted
🎓🌍 Congratulations to the #GlobalOnlinePainFellowship (gopf.umn.edu) 2025–2026 graduates!
From 340 enrollees across 42 countries, 151 fellows successfully graduated. 👏
This reflects a commitment to advancing pain care globally.
Graduate list (Page 1).
Ratan Banik retweeted
This is a disaster. They waited until the third day of the war, with all airports already closed, to ask people to leave. How?
The @SecRubio @StateDept urges Americans to DEPART NOW from the countries below using available commercial transportation, due to serious safety risks. Americans who need State Department assistance arranging to depart via commercial means, CALL US 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) and +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada). ENROLL in step.state.gov to get the latest security updates from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Ratan Banik retweeted
🌍 At the University of Minnesota, the Global Pain Fellowship offers pain medicine education to clinicians in some of the world’s most resource-limited regions. Explore: ow.ly/moL450Y4sVt
@UMNews @UMNanes
Ratan Banik retweeted
🌍 The Global Online Pain Fellowship (GOPF) — gopf.umn.edu — is now in its 3rd year with 400+ applicants from 40+ countries! 🎉
💡 NEW: Join FREE à la carte sessions and learn from global experts in #PainMedicine.
#GlobalHealth #GlobalOnlinePainFellowship
Ratan Banik retweeted
We're thrilled to welcome Drs. Yuriy Ivanov and Zachary Campbell to our Pain Interest Group where they'll discuss empathy in pain medicine and the molecular mechanisms of pain signaling.
Details ➡️ z.umn.edu/AnesPIG
Ratan Banik retweeted
New publication in @PainMedJournal :
66yo woman on intrathecal drug delivery (30 yrs) developed a thoracic granuloma → pain + numbness. Surgery too risky.
Tried rapid inpatient weaning instead:
✅ Off IDD in 10 days
✅ Numbness improved
✅ MRI @ 3 mo: granuloma shrank
Ratan Banik retweeted
💊 Lost in conversion?
Converting intrathecal to oral opioids isn't as simple as 1:300.
This RAPM case report shows:
🧩 Real-life ratios = 1:2 to 1:12
⚠️ 1:300 may be dangerously outdated
🔗 doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2025-10…
By @talktoratan @DoctorSivaMD
#Opioids #RAPM
Ratan Banik retweeted
A case report by Dr. Ratan Banik suggests pulsed radiofrequency of the splanchnic nerves may provide sustained relief for chronic flank pain in patients with non-obstructive nephrolithiasis.
Read ➡️ z.umn.edu/ahvq
Ratan Banik retweeted
Great job to everyone involved!!
We just wrapped up an energizing and inspiring #5KPainFunRun at #BdeMakaSka, Minneapolis! 🏃♂️💪 Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support pain awareness and community wellness.
📍 Next Stop: New Delhi 🇮🇳
🗓 September 28th, 2025
🕕 6:00 AM | Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri
Ratan Banik retweeted
We're excited to be joined by Drs. Carpenter and Gold who'll discuss opioid use in chronic non-cancer pain and the mechanisms of DRG-stimulation at our last Pain Interest Group lecture of the academic year.
Ratan Banik retweeted
With Gen Z going through their medical rotations, educators need to evaluate their teaching strategies to best reach this new generation of physicians.
Read ➡️ z.umn.edu/aauz
Ratan Banik retweeted
Congratulations to the 74 graduates of our Global Online Pain Fellowship! This year's class represents 12 different countries. Learn more about this unique year-long program.
➡️ gopf.umn.edu
Ratan Banik retweeted
We're excited to welcome Drs. Andrew Mendelson and Victor Owoyele to our monthly Pain Interest Group where they'll discuss opioid use disorder and studies on bromelain.
Details ➡️ z.umn.edu/AnesPIG
Ratan Banik retweeted
Drs. @Talktoratan @SPotruDO
and Ariana Nelson gave a much needed introductory lecture to Approaching the Difficult Conversation for Opioid-Related Counseling in Chronic Pain.
At #ANES24
Looking forward to @SPotruDO's
educational series on this topic !
Ratan Banik retweeted
Three papers in the last 5 years influencing regional anesthesia practice and research, presented by @Talktoratan #ANES24
The topics:
➡️ liposomal bupivacaine
➡️ peripheral neuromodulation
➡️ factors influencing success or failure of thoracic epidural analgesia
Ratan Banik retweeted
Another one‼️
We're thrilled for Dr. Jeff Boissoneault who's been awarded an R01 grant for his project on the effect of pain on drinking behavior. Congratulations, Dr. Boissoneault!
Ratan Banik retweeted
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We're ecstatic to announce Dr. Laura Stone has received an R01 grant for her work on chronic low back pain. She's the first anesthesiology faculty member to serve as the PI of an R01 grant in the history of the department. Congrats, Dr. Stone!
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Acadia Healthcare, one of the largest chains of psychiatric hospitals in the U.S., is holding people against their will to maximize insurance payouts, a New York Times investigation found. It has detained patients even when it was not medically necessary. nyti.ms/476Cpox
