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@peakresearch.bsky.social
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Improving children's health through excellence in leadership, collaborative research, and knowledge translation at the Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🧵 What are we researching at the PEAK Research Team? Our team is currently working on several studies focused on improving care for children and families in the pediatric emergency department. Here’s a quick snapshot of what we’re up to! 👇
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
If a child breaks a bone, do they really need opioids? 🤔 The answer is simpler than you might think. Check out this reel from @wchriuofa.bsky.social for a quick summary of this important new evidence. 🩹💙 youtube.com/shorts/4u39X... @painmatters.bsky.social @stollerykids.bsky.social
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Rewriting the rules on children’s pain
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Our RAs and MEDi had a wonderful time at the Stollery Garden Party, celebrating the launch of the Mighty Millions Lottery! 🌱🎉 Donor support helps us ask important questions and find better ways to care for kids—right where they receive care.💙 @stollerykids.bsky.social @painmatters.bsky.social
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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Finding the right resource shouldn't be a pain. The SKIP Resource Navigator brings together 400+ resources to support quality pain care, all in one easy-to-search place. 🔗Explore now: kidsinpain.notion.site/skip-resourc... #ItDoesntHaveToHurt
Promotional graphic for the SKIP Resource Navigator. The text reads, “Guiding you to trusted solutions for kids in pain. SKIP Resource Navigator” and “Access 400+ trusted evidence-based tools - all in one place!” Along the bottom are illustrated children, caregivers, and healthcare professionals standing in front of a row of colorful circles. On the right side, a curved arrow points to a QR code for accessing the resource. The design uses a light background with coral, teal, yellow, and beige accents.
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Dr. Samina Ali @painmatters.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
we have a crisis in emergency medicine. the wait times, lack of beds, and inadequate resources are hurting our teams. there is moral injury: it hurts us deeply to watch families suffer and wait. and the price is early departure from an incredible profession.💔
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
1/ 🧵 What can make an emergency department (ED) visit a more positive experience for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their parents? A study led by the ARCHE team identified several key themes. Here’s what parents shared. 👇 @@wchriuofa.bsky.social
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Alberta’s emergency rooms are facing another busy summer. 🏩☀️🚨 Dr. Andrew Dixon joined CBC Edmonton AM to discuss what this means for patients and families, and how to navigate care when you need it. 🔗Click the link to listen to the podcast! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... @perc-network.bsky.social
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Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🧠 Today is World Brain Day — and for the one in 10 Canadian children and youth with a neurodisability, the brain health conversation is about whether a toddler gets support while they are still waiting for a diagnosis. That's where Kids Brain Health (KBH+) comes in. Learn more: buff.ly/8m1vqRd
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Research doesn't end at publication. Sharing the story behind the science helps bring it to life.🤩 We're thrilled to see on Dr. Henry Li's (PEM fellow & PEAK learner) work featured in the @ualberta.bsky.social Folio! 🔎Read the story: www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202... @perc-network.bsky.social
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“A time and a place”
New University of Alberta research finds that emergency department opioid prescriptions are unlikely to be significant drivers of future substance use among adolescents
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We're so proud to see Dr. Samina Ali's groundbreaking research featured in WCHRI's Annual Report, highlighting how innovation, compassion, and evidence are transforming pain care for children. 💙 🔗Click here to read more! ar.wchri.org/rewriting-th... @painmatters.bsky.social @wchriuofa.bsky.social
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Rewriting the rules on children's pain – Two Decades of Discovery, Generations of Impact
Grounded in WCHRI infrastructure, Dr. Samina Ali’s cross-Canada No OUCH trial updates national guidelines for pediatric pain management through family-centred research.
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
There is concern that learners may increase unscheduled emergency department return visits. 🚨 This new study reviews this with provincial and regional data from teaching hospitals. 🧵Thread🧵 #TeachingHospitals #Emergency #ED
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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ youth face higher rates of chronic pain & barriers to care, like stigma & lack of provider understanding. This #PrideMonth, SKIP calls for inclusive, affirming, and evidence-informed pain care. #ItDoesntHaveToHurt 🔗 tinyurl.com/3xh5swtx 🔗 tinyurl.com/5n6krsnj
Three SKIP characters in front of a rainbow flag and the text "Celebrating Pride Month"
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
📚 Our investigators have had a productive few months!🤓 We're proud to share a selection of recent publications advancing pediatric emergency medicine, child health, implementation science, and family-centred care. A thread 🧵👇 @perc-network.bsky.social @painmatters.bsky.social
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
May kept us on our toes—in the best way.🤩 Our team had a great month sharing work, presenting research, and connecting with colleagues at several conferences and network meetings.⚕️🥼📚 Check out our highlights below!👇
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🚨New publication alert!🚨 Dr. Henry Li (PEM resident) and colleagues published a study where they examined how rates of ED opioid prescribing and opioid-related harms have changed over time among adolescents. Click the link to read or scan the QR below to the paper! doi.org/10.1542/peds...
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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
💉Poorly managed pain during vaccinations can lead to long-term fear and avoidance of medical care, making early and ongoing management of children’s pain related to vaccinations essential! tinyurl.com/bdet8sva #ItDoesntHaveToHurt #NIAW2026 #TheTimeIsNow #VaccinesWork
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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
🚨 Hot off the press! 🚨 Introducing the PRoMPT BOLUS study results — a landmark trial evaluating the safety & efficacy of normal saline vs. balanced fluids in suspected pediatric septic shock 🌍 9,000+ children 🏥 47 sites 🌎 5 countries And the winner is… 👇 www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
🤩We're so happy to share that one of our trainees, Ana Ramirez Pineda, won a Research Award for her oral presentation at this year's Pediatric Research Day!🥇 @painmatters.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social @perc-network.bsky.social @stollerykids.bsky.social @wchriuofa.bsky.social
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Pediatric Research Day was such a great reminder of the incredible work happening in our community 💡 Shoutout to our team—Chelseay Robles, Ana Ramirez Pineda, and Dr. Lisa Hartling, who presented on their important projects. Proud moment for the PEAK Research Team! 🫶 @painmatters.bsky.social
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Pediatric Emergency Research Canada @perc-network.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Great to see this multi-network collaboration advancing pediatric emergency care! We look forward to the release of results this week. #PedsEM @pecarn.bsky.social
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Throwback to Pediatric Research Day 2024 💫 📸Pictured: Josh Eszczuk (RA), Kevin Li (PEM resident), Pat Candelaria (Program Lead) We're so proud of our trainees and grateful for opportunities like these. Excited for this year’s event next week! @painmatters.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Great discussion today with colleagues across Western Canada on strengthening pediatric pain care collaboration through SKIP West. Looking forward to continuing to build momentum and expand engagement across sites. @painmatters.bsky.social @kidsinpain.bsky.social
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Proud to have contributed to the DOSE-AGE study!⚕️ Led by Dr. Stephen Freedman, we learned post-discharge ondansetron reduced vomiting in kids with gastroenteritis. 🤢 Read more 👇 www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/... @painmatters.bsky.social @perc-network.bsky.social @wchriuofa.bsky.social
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Multidose Ondansetron after Emergency Visits in Children with Gastroenteritis | NEJM
Ondansetron improves outcomes when administered in emergency departments to children with acute gastroenteritis–associated vomiting. It is commonly prescribed at discharge to reduce symptoms, but e...
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
We’re getting closer to the TREKK-PERC Education Session! Don’t forget to register if you haven’t yet 👇
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
📣 New patient resources available! Developed by the Stollery team with expertise from Dr. Samina Ali, these MyHealthAlberta handouts will help families manage acute pain in kids and teens, with practical medication and non-medication strategies - always following the 3Ps of pain management! (1/2)
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Join us for a national TREKK–PERC Collaborative Education Session! 🩺👶 Learn about the latest PERC-led research in pediatric pain care, why timely pain treatment matters, and practical tools to bring evidence into everyday ED practice. Scan the QR code below to register.🤓 @painmatters.bsky.social
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Knowledge is power—especially when it comes to your child’s pain. 💛 Here’s what the No Ouch study found, explained for families. 👇 🧾Read the full study! jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @painmatters.bsky.social @perc-network.bsky.social @wchriuofa.bsky.social @stollerykids.bsky.social
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Research, but make it family-friendly 😊 Here are key messages from the No Ouch study—simplified and empowering for parents and caregivers. 👇 🔍Read the full study: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @painmatters.bsky.social @perc-network.bsky.social @wchriuofa.bsky.social @stollerykids.bsky.social
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The #NoOuch conversation continues! 🎙️ Hear Dr. Samina Ali (PERC Chair & No Ouch Trial PI) on CBC Radio discussing the study findings👇 cbc.ca/listen/live-... @painmatters.bsky.social @perc-network.bsky.social
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Ibuprofen is enough!💊🩺 Click the link below to read the editorial on our recent publication. 👇⚕️🥼
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
And also a big thank you to @globalnews.ca for the opportunity to share findings from our Stollery-led study.🤩 Watch the full interview with @painmatters.bsky.social by clicking the link👉https://globalnews.ca/video/11605219/opioids-not-necessary-for-kids-with-fractures-and-sprains-study/
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Huge thank you to @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social for the opportunity to share these important findings and highlight our newly published study! #NoOuch 🩻💊 📖Click the link to read the full paper! jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @painmatters.bsky.social @perc-network.bsky.social
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Dr. Samina Ali @painmatters.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Thank you Dr. Hadland and team for this thoughtful commentary on our latest clinical trial! Ibuprofen for the win!
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Dr. Samina Ali @painmatters.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Ibuprofen for the win!
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Pediatric Emergency Research Canada @perc-network.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Ibuprofen is the answer for pain from non-operative musculoskeletal (MSK) fractures in children. PERC Chair @painmatters.bsky.social Samina Ali's No OUCH study showed that adding oral opioids to treat MSK fractures did not provide better pain relief than standalone ibuprofen doi.org/10.1001/jama...
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Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) or Opioid Analgesia Added to Ibuprofen for Children’s Musculoskeletal Injury
These randomized trials aim to determine whether treatment with an opioid (hydromorphone) plus ibuprofen or nonopioid (acetaminophen) plus ibuprofen decreased pain scores compared with ibuprofen alone...
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Dr. Samina Ali @painmatters.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
So thrilled to see this study published! @peakresearch.bsky.social @perc-network.bsky.social @wchriuofa.bsky.social thank you for the support!
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Aaaand we're back! There's so much to look forward this 2026. From the PEAK Research team - Happy New Year!🎉
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Each year, the PEAK team honors a Research Champion—someone who goes above and beyond to support our studies and team. 🤩🥼⚕️ This year, we’re thrilled to celebrate Paige Soetaert (RN) and Dr. Manu Kundra (PEM physician) for their incredible dedication and contributions. 👏🥇 Thank you for all you do!
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
We were delighted to attend the @stollerykids.bsky.social Snowflake Gala ❄️ Our team showcased Tobo and MEDi—two robots that were studied on how they can support children in the ED. Thank you for the opportunity to highlight innovation in children’s care! @painmatters.bsky.social
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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
➰Our December issue of 'In the Loop' is here, and we're bringing you the latest - starting with SKIP's bold new Strategic Plan! 🔗 tinyurl.com/bdyybvhs ✉️Subscribe & submit an entry: kidsinpain.ca/newsletters/ #ItDoesntHaveToHurt #InTheLoop
Graphic promoting SKIP's December newsletter. Orange box with an email icon and the text "Our In the Loop December newsletter is out now! Check your email or visit our website to view, subscribe or submit an entry for our next issue!" to the right is a line that forms a heart and below is a laptop with the newsletter header image displayed. Background is a repeated pattern of light teal hearts.
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Children’s health is our future, and supporting it is both a duty and an honour. 🤝❤️‍🩹 The SKIP West Hub — housed at @stollerykids.bsky.social and led by Dr. Samina Ali and Dr. Tara McGrath — works in close partnership with PEAK. We’re so grateful to collaborate with this incredible network. 🤩
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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
We are deeply committed to being: 🤝 Collaborative 💗 Compassionate ⚖️ Equity-affirming 🧍 People-centred 🌈 Boldly hopeful We strive to live out these values in our programs and initiatives, our partnerships and workplaces, our public and community engagements – in everything we do.
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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
🧵 Partnership is at the heart of this Strategic Plan, and everything we do at SKIP! THANK YOU to all our passionate, motivated partners driving change and real impact for kids in pain!
A group of SKIP characters (two girls, a healthcare professional, two fathers holding their baby and a boy in a wheelchair) with a line that forms a heart surrounding them. Text on the left that reads "Partnership is at the heart of what we do. And we couldn't do it without you! #ItDoesntHaveToHurt". SKIP's logo on the bottom left corner.
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Don’t forget to vote for our infographic in the IHDCYH Talks 2025 competition! 🗳️ #IHDCYHTalks 🗓️Deadline: Nov 30. 🤓Cast your vote here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Cozy up with PEAK's Winter 2025 Newsletter! ☕❄️ From big wins, publications, to fun highlights, see what our team’s been up to 👉 createsend.com/t/d-B0024FD4... #PediatricEmergencyMedicine #PediatricResearch @painmatters.bsky.social @perc-network.bsky.social
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Last week was National Pain Awareness Week, and the PEAK and SKIP West Hub teams were busy, busy! Here are a few highlights from an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and advocacy: #NPAW @painmatters.bsky.social @kidsinpain.bsky.social
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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Developed by SKIP’s Western Hub, the infographic “Breathe In Comfort, Breathe Out Pain” has been submitted to this year’s #IHDCYHTalks competition! 🎉 Check it out below! 🗳️Cast your votes by November 30th! cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Co-created with patient and parent partners 💜 Our infographic on nitrous oxide for procedural pain (for @KidsInPain ) has been selected for public voting in the #IHDCYHTalks competition! Celebrate family–researcher partnership by voting 👇 🔗 cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
🧵Safety is more than the absence of harm. Read why children’s pain must be treated as a patient safety incident 👇 Help close this gap! tinyurl.com/37d9pbtp #CPSW2025 #ItDoesntHaveToHurt
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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
“Every child deserves care that sees their pain, treats it seriously, and prioritizes their comfort as a measure of safety.” Op-Ed: “When Healing Hurts”: tinyurl.com/37d9pbtp Help close the gap for kids in pain: tinyurl.com/3x5zr2uw #ItDoesntHaveToHurt #CPSW2025
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Opinion: Why children’s pain must be treated as a patient safety incident
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