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A noninvasive device called Hummingbird, which is placed under the front part of the feet and emits a gentle vibration, increases daily activity of people with fibromyalgia, while reducing ... Read more

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018

Occipital Nerve Stimulation Helps Reduce Fibromyalgia-related Pain, Study Shows

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A technique called occipital nerve stimulation (ONS) lessens pain in fibromyalgia patients by activating intrinsic nervous system pain inhibitory pathways, a study shows. The occipital nerves are two pairs of ... Read more

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018

Brain Inflammation Imaged for First Time in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Reports

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Combining two imaging techniques allowed researchers, for the first time, to visualize widespread inflammation, specifically mediated via glial cells, in the brains of fibromyalgia (FM) patients. “Finding objective neurochemical ... Read more

September 5, 2018September 5, 2018

Experimental Setting of Studies May Affect How Fibromyalgia Patients Score Pain, Researchers Suggest

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The experimental setting of pain research studies may influence how fibromyalgia (FM) patients rate their pain, an interview-based study suggests. The study, “Fibromyalgia patients and healthy volunteers express difficulties and ... Read more

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018

Two Proteins Identified as Potential Markers for Fibromyalgia in Large-Scale Analysis, Study Reports

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Two proteins linked to inflammation and oxidative stress are deregulated in blood samples of fibromyalgia (FM) patients compared with healthy controls, according to findings from a large-scale protein analysis. ... Read more

July 3, 2018July 3, 2018

Immune System May Play Role in Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests

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Through a new genetic analysis, researchers have found evidence suggesting the involvement of the immune system in fibromyalgia (FM), a study reports. Inherited mutations in genes that provide instructions ... Read more

May 24, 2018May 24, 2018

Discovery May Lead to More Sensitive Biosensors Able to Diagnose Difficult Diseases Like Fibromyalgia

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A discovery may help in developing less costly more effective optical sensors, called microdisks, that might be of use in diagnosing such difficult-to-confirm diseases as early-stage cancer or fibromyalgia. ... Read more

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Fibromyalgia, Other Disorders Linked to Pain, Fatigue May Share Cognitive Difficulties, Study Suggests

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Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and functional neurological disorders share common cognitive symptoms, including forgetfulness, distractibility (inability to pay attention to one topic), and word-finding difficulties, according to a new ... Read more

April 19, 2018April 19, 2018

Biomarkers in Saliva of Fibromyalgia Patients May Be Diagnostic Tool

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Researchers have found that increased levels of three proteins in the saliva, namely alpha-enolase, phosphoglycerate mutase 1 and serotransferrin, may help differentiate fibromyalgia (FM) patients from those with other ... Read more

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018

Risk for Pain and Mental Illness are Linked, Swedish Study Suggests

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Researchers found that patients with fibromyalgia, as well as those with abdominal or back pain, have a higher risk for developing depression or anxiety. Moreover, those suffering from mental ... Read more

Posts by: Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia Inacio, PhD

Hummingbird Device Shows Benefits for Fibromyalgia Patients, Developer Reports

Occipital Nerve Stimulation Helps Reduce Fibromyalgia-related Pain, Study Shows

Brain Inflammation Imaged for First Time in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Reports

Experimental Setting of Studies May Affect How Fibromyalgia Patients Score Pain, Researchers Suggest

Two Proteins Identified as Potential Markers for Fibromyalgia in Large-Scale Analysis, Study Reports

Immune System May Play Role in Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests

Discovery May Lead to More Sensitive Biosensors Able to Diagnose Difficult Diseases Like Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia, Other Disorders Linked to Pain, Fatigue May Share Cognitive Difficulties, Study Suggests

Biomarkers in Saliva of Fibromyalgia Patients May Be Diagnostic Tool

Risk for Pain and Mental Illness are Linked, Swedish Study Suggests

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