Posts by: Joana Carvalho

Joana Carvalho

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.

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 intervention ... Read more

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

Medical Cannabis May Be Safe, Effective Treatment Option to Manage Symptoms, Study Says

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Medical cannabis appears to be a safe and effective treatment option to manage symptoms of fibromyalgia, a study says. The findings of the study, “Safety and Efficacy of Medical Cannabis ... Read more

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019

Insulin Resistance May be Linked to Fibromyalgia, Preliminary Study Says

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Insulin resistance may be linked to fibromyalgia, which, if confirmed, could change the way physicians and patients face the disease, researchers say. The preliminary study, “Is insulin resistance the cause ... Read more

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019

Overall Working Memory Not Impaired in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Suggests

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Women with fibromyalgia do not show significant differences compared with healthy women in terms of their overall working memory — the cognitive capacity to store information that needs to be ... Read more

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

rTMS Eases Symptoms of Depression, Improves Well-Being of Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Finds

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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, lessens symptoms of depression and improves the general well-being of fibromyalgia patients. The study with that finding, “Is high-frequency repetitive transcranial ... Read more

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

Better Sleep Quality May Lower Effects of Pain on Cognitive Performance in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Says

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Improving sleep quality may reduce the harmful effects of severe pain on cognitive performance in patients with fibromyalgia, a study says. The study, “Subjective sleep quality as a mediator in ... Read more

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019

Review Study Urges Precise Diagnostic Guidelines for Fibromyalgia, MPS

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There are marked inconsistencies in the diagnostic criteria used to distinguish fibromyalgia from myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), a review study shows. Studies aimed at defining standardized diagnostic guidelines for each ... Read more

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019

High Cerebrospinal Pressure Links 3 Chronic Pain Disorders, Including FM

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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome all share a variety of symptoms caused by high pressure in the brain and spinal cord, a review study has found. The study, “The link ... Read more

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019

‘Healthy Habits, Coping Strategies’ Program Seen to Ease Disease Symptoms in Study

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A health education program that includes deep breathing, aerobic exercise, and relaxation methods, seems to stabilize cortisol levels and increase production of anti-inflammatory molecules, improving the condition of fibromyalgia patients, ... Read more

December 20, 2018December 20, 2018

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Improves Sleep in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Shows

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Cognitive behavioral treatment for pain and insomnia improves sleep, but not pain and general mood, in patients with fibromyalgia, a study suggests. The study, “Cognitive behavioral treatments for insomnia (CBT-I) and ... Read more