Posts by: Catarina Silva, MSc

Catarina Silva, MSc

With over three years of experience in the medical communications business, Catarina holds a BSc. in Biomedical Sciences and a MSc. in Neurosciences. Apart from writing, she has been involved in patient-oriented translational and clinical research.

September 12, 2018September 12, 2018

Vitamin D, Antidepressants May Improve Quality of Life in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Suggests

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Vitamin D-deficient fibromyalgia patients may benefit both physically and psychologically from vitamin D supplements combined with an antidepressant, according to researchers. Their study, “Effects of vitamin D optimization on quality ... Read more

March 1, 2018

Key Protein Related to Opioid Efficiency and Addiction Control Found in Mouse Study

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By suppressing a key protein involved in pain control, scientists have potentially found a way to increase opioids’ effectiveness at lower doses, preventing addiction-related rewarding effects and delaying drug tolerance. ... Read more

February 7, 2018

Compassion Therapy Combined with Standard Treatment Seems to Help Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Study Suggests

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Attachment-based compassion therapy (ABCT) combined with regular fibromyalgia management treatment seems more effective in reducing symptoms than relaxation techniques and usual treatment, according to a small clinical trial. The discovery ... Read more