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July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

Bedtime Fibromyalgia Therapy TNX-102 SL Sees Faster-than-expected Trial Enrollment

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Enrollment in the RELIEF Phase 3 trial assessing TNX-102 SL (sublingual cyclobenzaprine) as a nighttime treatment for pain and disturbed sleep due to fibromyalgia has been faster than expected, ... Read more

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

Exagen, Ohio State Aiming at Blood Test for Earlier Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

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Exagen entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with the Ohio State Innovation Foundation to develop and market a blood test that can distinguish fibromyalgia from other disorders, allowing ... Read more

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020

Fibromyalgia Patients Respond Abnormally to Gentle Touch, Study Says

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People with fibromyalgia are less responsive to gentle touches usually considered pleasant, which is driven by differences in how their brains process and understand touch, a recent study suggests. ... Read more

June 9, 2020June 9, 2020

Patients Use ArthritisPower App to Identify Top 5 FM Symptoms to Track

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People with fibromyalgia say the top five symptoms most important for healthcare providers to track are fatigue, physical function, pain intensity, pain interference, and duration of morning joint stiffness, according ... Read more

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

Exercising with Video Games Eases Impact of Fibromyalgia, Trial Shows

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Playing video games that require rigorous physical exercise is significantly better for women with fibromyalgia than stretching only, the results of a clinical trial suggest. The more strenuous workout the ... Read more

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

May 21, 2020May 22, 2020

UK Study to Look at COVID-19 Lockdown and Chronic Pain Patients

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Versus Arthritis and the British Society for Rheumatology have awarded a £52,000 (about $63,600) grant to researchers at University of Aberdeen to study how the quarantine imposed by COVID-19 ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Olive Oil May Lower Heart Disease Risk in Fibromyalgia Patients

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Consuming olive oil may protect against thrombosis and inflammation, lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease in women with fibromyalgia, a study suggests. The study, “Effects of Olive Oil Consumption ... Read more

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020

Acupuncture, Core Stability Training Improve Balance and Posture in FM Patients, Study Finds

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Acupuncture and core stability training significantly improve balance and postural control in women with fibromyalgia, potentially reducing their risk of falls, results from a clinical trial suggest. The results of ... Read more

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

Phase 3 Trial of Bedtime Treatment, TNX-102 SL, Reaches Half Enrollment

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The RELIEF Phase 3 trial assessing the safety and efficacy of TNX-102 SL (sublingual cyclobenzaprine) as a nighttime treatment of pain and disturbed sleep due to fibromyalgia has reached half of ... Read more

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