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Mar 01, 2006 |
Article |
FM |
Duloxetine Reduces Fibromyalgia Pain: Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Management
The antidepressant duloxetine (Cymbalta) appears effective in treating pain and improving quality of life compared to placebo in women with fibromyalgia, researchers said here February 23rd at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Management. |
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Feb 15, 2006 |
Abstract |
FM |
Abstract: Perception of Electrocutaneous Stimuli in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The purpose of this study was to assess in a large group of IBS patients the somatic perception by transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and its relation to the level of severity and presence of FMS. |
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Feb 08, 2006 |
Abstract |
FM |
Abstract: Illness uncertainty, partner caregiver burden and support, and relationship satisfaction in fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis patients
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is characterized by uncertainty in diagnosis, treatment, and outcome. This study assessed the role of uncertainty of illness in relationship satisfaction in patients with FMS and osteoarthritis (OA). |
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Feb 07, 2006 |
Abstract |
FM |
Abstract: Multidisciplinary approaches for management of fibromyalgia
Multidisciplinary approaches to fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) treatment are advocated for treating the complex symptoms and problems confronting many patients. |
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Feb 05, 2006 |
Events |
FM |
National Fibromyalgia Association Returns to “Health Corner TV”
The National Fibromyalgia Association will be featured once again on a special segment of “Health Corner TV” on Sunday, February 5, 2006 on the Lifetime Network channel at 8:30 am Central Time. |
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Jan 23, 2006 |
Abstract |
FM |
Abstract: Chronic low back pain in older adults: prevalence, reliability, and validity of physical examination findings
Objectives: To develop a structured physical examination protocol that identifies common biomechanical and soft-tissue abnormalities for older adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) that can be used as a triage tool for healthcare providers and to test the interobserver reliability and discriminant validity of this protocol. |
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Jan 16, 2006 |
Abstract |
FM |
Abstract: Distraction as a key determinant of impaired memory in patients with fibromyalgia
Patients with fibromyalgia (FM) frequently complain of poor memory, severe enough to affect job performance and to lead to disability. Yet common practices in neurocognitive examinations often fail to document cognitive abnormalities that match the severity of their memory complaints. |
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Jan 16, 2006 |
Article |
FM |
Fibromyalgia: Practical Treatments for the Family Physician
Richard N. Podell, M.D., is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, in New Brunswick, NJ. In this insightful article, he discusses FM and its effective treatments at some length. |
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Jan 06, 2006 |
Abstract |
FM |
Abstract: The mechanism of acupuncture and clinical applications
This study presents the result of the studies explaining the effects of acupuncture on various systems and symptoms. It has been determined that endomorphin-1, beta endorphin, encephalin, and serotonin levels increase in plasma and brain tissue through acupuncture application. |
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Dec 08, 2005 |
MeetPatients |
FM |
Meet David Kaufhold: VP of Operations for Restaurant Chain, Chronic Pain Survivor
Chronic pain sufferer David Kaufhold writes, “The power of positive thinking, which was instilled in me at an early age by my mother, is the most powerful thought process for overcoming any negative situation.” |
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