ULS Lezíria Doctor Awarded at Pain Congress

Sónia Menezes received an award for her presentation on the impact of topical capsaicin on peripheral neuropathy.

Scientific award given to a doctor specializing in chronic pain.
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Scientific award given to a doctor specializing in chronic pain.

The anesthesiologist and coordinator of the Chronic Pain Unit at ULS Lezíria, Sónia Menezes, received the award for best oral communication at the Multidisciplinary Pain Congress, held in Porto from September 16 to 18.

The awarded work, titled “Beyond Pain Relief: The Impact of 8% Topical Capsaicin on Functional Improvement in Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy”, highlights research in the field of chronic pain. The doctor also presented, in ePoster format, the clinical case “When Pain Persists for Decades: A Case of Refractory Chronic Pain Post-Cholecystectomy Treated with Cannabidiol”.
The award, given to oral communications and ePosters with the highest scientific score, recognizes the quality of work and research, also highlighting the activity developed by the Chronic Pain Unit of ULS Lezíria.
Based on information from the official source: ULS da Lezíria (05/10/2026)