Posts by: Joana Carvalho, PhD

Joana Carvalho, PhD

Joana holds a BSc in Biology, a MSc in Evolutionary and Developmental Biology and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal. Her work has been focused on the impact of non-canonical Wnt signaling in the collective behavior of endothelial cells — cells that made up the lining of blood vessels — found in the umbilical cord of newborns.

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Study Finds High Blood Levels of Cathepsin S, Cystatin C in Fibromyalgia Patients

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People with fibromyalgia have higher blood levels of cathepsin S — an enzyme responsible for the destruction of damaged proteins and thought to play a role in nerve pain — ... Read more

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020

Women with Fibromyalgia More Likely to Have Low Levels of Iron in the Blood, Study Suggests

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Women with fibromyalgia are more likely to have iron deficiency than women who do not have the disease, a study has found. The study, “Association of ferritin levels with ... Read more

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

EU Grants Patent to TNX-102 SL, Oral Muscle Relaxant for Fibromyalgia in New Phase 3 Trial

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The European Patent Office (EPO) has issued a patent covering the intellectual rights to the composition and formulation of TNX-102 SL, Tonix Pharmaceuticals’ investigational under-the-tongue muscle relaxant now in ... Read more

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019

New Indexes Based on Self-reported Questionnaires May Be Useful to Identify Fibromyalgia

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Investigators created new indexes based on patients’ self-reported questionnaires that may be useful identifying fibromyalgia in individuals who have been diagnosed with other rheumatic diseases. The study, “Fibromyalgia Assessment Screening Tool ... Read more

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019

Yoga May Help Women with Fibromyalgia Manage Symptoms More Effectively, Study Says

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Daily yoga exercise may help women with fibromyalgia manage their pain and other debilitating symptoms of the disease more effectively, a study says. Findings from the study, “The Impact ... Read more

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019

Women with Fibromyalgia are More Likely to Adhere to Walking Program if They Feel More in Control, Study Says

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Women with fibromyalgia are more likely to adhere to their intentions to participate in walking programs if they perceive they have control, a study has found. Therefore, to promote ... Read more

August 20, 2019August 20, 2019

Women With Fibromyalgia Have Higher Rates of Sexual Dysfunction, Turkish Study Says

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Women with fibromyalgia have higher rates of sexual dysfunction, sleep disturbances, and depression, a Turkish study of married women found. The findings of the study, “Association Between Sexual Dysfunction, ... Read more

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

FDA Approves Generic Pregabalin Capsules to Treat Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain Conditions

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved generic pregabalin capsules for the treatment of fibromyalgia and other medical conditions associated with chronic pain. The FDA granted the approvals ... Read more

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

Reducing Stress May Alleviate Long-term Pain of Fibromyalgia, CWP, Study Says

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Most women with fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain tend to experience less pain over time, which can be boosted by reducing their stress levels, a study suggests. The findings ... Read more

July 2, 2019July 2, 2019

Virtual Reality-based ‘Exergaming’ Improves Fitness of Women with Fibromyalgia, Study Finds

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Exergaming, a form of physical exercise based on virtual reality, improves the fitness of women with fibromyalgia, a study says. The findings of the study, “Effects of 24‐wk exergame ... Read more