Posts by: Maureen Newman

Maureen Newman

Maureen Newman is a researcher by trade, and brings her knowledge of the lab to BioNews Texas. Currently, she is serving as a PhD student at University of Rochester, and working towards a career of research in biomaterials for drug delivery and regenerative medicine. She is an integral part of Dr. Danielle Benoit’s laboratory, where she is investigating bone-homing therapeutics for osteoporosis treatment. She is a senior science and research columnist for BioNews Texas.

September 16, 2015September 17, 2015

Ultrasonography Useful in Deciding Treatment for FM/RA Patients

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In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and concomitant fibromyalgia, disease activity scores may be artificially inflated due to pain and patient distress. Since disease activity score (Disease Activity Score 28, ... Read more

September 3, 2015September 3, 2015

Hormonal Changes May Affect Fibromyalgia Onset

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The disparity between men and women in developing fibromyalgia, where the female to male ratio is 7:1, causes many researchers to be suspicious of a link between sex hormones and ... Read more

August 27, 2015August 27, 2015

Intensive Physical and Psychosocial Therapy Reduces Pediatric Pain in Study

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Intensive physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT) and psychotherapy may adequately treat children with fibromyalgia without the need for added medications, according to a new study in The Journal of Pediatrics. ... Read more

July 31, 2015July 31, 2015

Tramadol/Acetaminophen Improves Quality of Life in Chronic Pain Patients

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Fibromyalgia patients who were given analgesic in a randomized, double-blind study experienced a reduction in pain and an improvement in health-related quality of life. Before the study, patients experiencing pain ... Read more

July 24, 2015July 24, 2015

Fibromyalgia Patients Show Tendency to Smoke in Study Population

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Adults with chronic pain are commonly smokers, according to a study from Mayo Clinic. The prevalence of smoking habits in patients with fibromyalgia and other conditions such as low back ... Read more

July 9, 2015July 9, 2015

Neurodynamic Mobilization Alleviates Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

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For some patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), neurodynamic mobilization may be able to help with reducing pain and other ailments associated with FMS. A new study, “Results of an Active ... Read more

June 29, 2015June 29, 2015

Milnacipran May Benefit Juvenile Fibromyalgia Patients

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Fibromyalgia generally affects adult women. However, juvenile fibromyalgia (JFM) is a disorder that affects up to 6% of children and adolescent patients. More girls than boys are affected by JFM, ... Read more

June 26, 2015June 26, 2015

Daytime Naps May Not Benefit Fibromyalgia Symptoms

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When patients with fibromyalgia nap during the day to cope with their symptoms, their symptom severity may actually increase, according to a study published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. A collaborative ... Read more

April 30, 2015April 30, 2015

Fibromyalgia Patients Found To Experience Heightened Pain Following Arthroplasty

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Total knee or hip arthroplasty (TKA and THA, respectively) surgeries are painful procedures, especially for patients with fibromyalgia. Although it is common belief that psychosocial factors contribute to poor outcomes ... Read more

February 11, 2015February 11, 2015

Study Explores Walking Towards Better Health with Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia patients are among the population of individuals who benefit from walking groups. Walking is suggested to significantly increase energy levels, improve sleep, and enable fibromyalgia patients to perform daily ... Read more