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Sep 30, 2004 |
Abstract |
FM |
Abstract: Fibromyalgia and working ability--experience of a rheumatological appreciation center
Fibromyalgia is a painful syndrome frequently leading to a rheumatological expertise. Between January 1998 and August 2003, 260 medical appraisals were carried out in the department. |
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Sep 15, 2004 |
Abstract |
FM |
Abstract: Beyond access: who reports that health care is not being received when needed in a publicly-funded health care system?
OBJECTIVES: To examine the relationship between reporting that health care was not received when needed in Canada's publicly-funded health care system and contact with the health care system, and to explore whether there is a differential impact of specific chronic conditions. |
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Sep 07, 2004 |
Abstract |
FM |
Abstract: Using Health Utility Index (HUI) for Measuring the Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) Among Individuals with Chronic Diseases
Quality of life is an important indicator in assessing the burden of disease, especially for chronic conditions. The Health Utilities Index (HUI) is a recently developed system for measuring the overall health status and health-related quality of life (HRQL) of individuals, clinical groups, and general populations. |
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Sep 01, 2004 |
Article |
FM |
World's Leading Experts on Fibromyalgia Recovery Speak at Symposium
Well over three hundred members of the Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) community attended The International Fibromyalgia Symposium on August 20-22, at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, hosted by Brenda Frandsen’s Fibromyalgia Recovery Group. |
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Aug 25, 2004 |
Abstract |
FM |
Abstract: The Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia: further examination of psychometric properties in patients with chronic low back pain and fibromyalgia
The present study attempted to replicate the robustness of a two-factor model of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) in chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients and fibromyalgia patients, by means of confirmatory factor analysis. |
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Aug 20, 2004 |
Events |
FM |
International Fibromyalgia Symposium in Scottsdale, Arizona
Leading researchers and practitioners in the field of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) will deliver keynote addresses, panels and hands-on sessions to explore state-of-the-art treatment solutions and lifestyle improvements for patients. |
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Aug 11, 2004 |
Abstract |
FM |
Abstract: Further clues to recognition of patients with fibromyalgia from a simple 2-page patient multidimensional health assessment questionnaire (MDHAQ)
To analyze quantitative scores for pain, fatigue, functional disability, and the number of symptoms on a review of systems on a multidimensional health assessment questionnaire (MDHAQ), including the ratios of scores for pain to physical function and fatigue to physical function, and to further study how these scores can help to identify patients with fibromyalgia. |
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Aug 04, 2004 |
Abstract |
FM |
Abstract: Depression and fibromyalgia: treatment and cost when diagnosed separately or concurrently
ression and fibromyalgia (FM) are often coincident. Both syndromes share common symptoms and impose significant economic burdens. This study compared claims for treatment and costs of FM plus depression with those for FM or depression alone. |
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Jul 28, 2004 |
Abstract |
FM |
Abstract: Pain-related fear and daily functioning in patients with osteoarthritis
There is growing evidence supporting the relationship between pain-related fear and functional disability in chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions. In osteoarthritis (OA) patients the role of pain-related fear and avoidance has received little research attention so far. |
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Jul 28, 2004 |
Abstract |
FM |
Abstract: Alexithymia and anger in patients with fibromyalgia
Our objective was to delineate the relevance of the personality construct alexithymia and anger-in in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. |
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