Posts by: Patricia Inacio PhD

Patricia Inacio PhD

Patricia holds a Ph.D. in Cell Biology from University Nova de Lisboa, and has served as an author on several research projects and fellowships, as well as major grant applications for European Agencies. She has also served as a PhD student research assistant at the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Columbia University, New York.

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 for ... 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. The ... 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 analysis. ... 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 inflammatory ... 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 illness ... Read more

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018

Fibromyalgia Patients May Have Higher Risk of Dementia, Taiwanese Study Suggests

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Fibromyalgia patients may be at higher risk for dementia, concludes a nationwide study performed in Taiwan. The study, “Fibromyalgia and Risk of Dementia — A Nationwide, Population-Based, Cohort Study,” appeared ... Read more

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017

Laser Therapy Eases Pain of Older Fibromyalgia Patient, Case Study Shows

Fibromyalgia, News

High-intensity laser therapy reduced pain and improved outcomes in a woman who has had fibromyalgia for a long time, a case study showed. The study, “Treatment of drug-resistant fibromyalgia symptoms using ... Read more

November 17, 2017November 17, 2017

FM Patients’ Difficulty Smelling May Be Linked to Decreased Olfactory Bulb Volume

Fibromyalgia, News

Patients with fibromyalgia (FM) may have reduced volume of the olfactory bulb, a key structure in how we perceive and distinguish smell, a study found. That finding may help explain ... Read more

August 30, 2017August 30, 2017

FDA Approves Generic Duloxetine for Fibromyalgia-associated Pain and Depression

Fibromyalgia, News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Duloxetine, a generic version of Cymbalta (duloxetine), for treating fibromyalgia, depression, and anxiety, according to the generic’s maker, Solco Healthcare U.S. In addition to fibromyalgia, ... Read more

August 23, 2017August 23, 2017

Brain Changes May Explain Chronic Pain Symptoms in Different Disorders, Study Suggests

Fibromyalgia, News

Even though fibromyalgia and urological chronic pelvic pain syndrome (UCPPS) are different disorders, new research suggests that patients suffering from these conditions may actually share alterations to the brain, perhaps explaining ... Read more