Posts by: Iqra Mumal, MSc

Iqra Mumal, MSc

Iqra holds a MSc in Cellular and Molecular Medicine from the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada. She also holds a BSc in Life Sciences from Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada. Currently, she is completing a PhD in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology from the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. Her research has ranged from across various disease areas including Alzheimer’s disease, myelodysplastic syndrome, bleeding disorders and rare pediatric brain tumors.

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018

Distraction Equally Effective at Reducing Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients as Healthy People, Study Suggests

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A new study indicates that distraction is as effective a tool in reducing pain in patients with fibromyalgia as it is in healthy people, which is contrary to previous research. ... Read more

May 31, 2018May 31, 2018

Fibromyalgia May Frequently Occur Along with a Variety of Other Diseases, Review Finds

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Fibromyalgia (FM) commonly occurs alongside rheumatological diseases as well as certain non-rheumatological disorders such as neurological, gastrointestinal, and psychological conditions, a review study found. The study, “Comorbid fibromyalgia: a qualitative ... Read more

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018

Diet-based Approach Successfully Managed Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Patient, Case Report Shows

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A strict diet led to the rapid improvement of most symptoms of fibromyalgia in a woman in Italy, highlighting a new low-cost, low-risk method for treatment, according to a case report. ... Read more

April 23, 2018April 23, 2019

Pregabalin Improves Imbalance of Pain Networks in Fibromyalgia, Study Shows

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Treatment using pregabalin seems to restore the balance between excitation and inhibition of networks that regulate pain, leading to a reduction of painful symptoms in people with fibromyalgia. The study, ... Read more

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation Can Benefit Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Suggests

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Researchers report that non-pharmacological treatment strategies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness meditation, can be useful for treating patients with fibromyalgia. The review study, titled “Evidence-Based Non-Pharmacological Therapies for ... Read more

April 3, 2018April 3, 2018

Fibromyalgia Patients Are Among Least Satisfied with Healthcare, Poll Finds

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Patients with fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and major depressive disorder (MDD) are the least satisfied with their healthcare, while people with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), multiple sclerosis (MS), and ... Read more

March 28, 2018March 28, 2018

Tai Chi More Beneficial than Aerobic Exercise for Fibromyalgia Treatment, Trial Suggests

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Fibromyalgia patients who regularly practice tai chi show greater symptom improvement than those engaged in an aerobic exercise program, results from a clinical trial suggest. The study, “Effect of tai chi ... Read more

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Seeking Teens with Fibromyalgia for Clinical Trial

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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is looking for teenagers with fibromyalgia to participate in a clinical trial (NCT03268421) that aims to determine which of two group-based training programs is more effective at ... Read more

March 7, 2018

Dwelling on Pain Interferes with Fibromyalgia Patients’ Ability to Control It, Study Finds

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Researchers found that dwelling on pain, magnifying its threat, and feeling helpless about it impairs fibromyalgia (FM) patients’ ability to control it and leads to its exacerbation. Scientists refer to ... Read more

February 28, 2018March 1, 2018

Study Finds Insufficient Evidence on Use of Multiple Versus Single Fibromyalgia Therapies

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There is insufficient evidence to prove whether multiple or single therapies are the best way to treat fibromyalgia, a study reports. The review, “Combination pharmacotherapy for the treatment of fibromyalgia ... Read more