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August 1, 2019August 1, 2019

Although Pain Lessens over Time, Young FM Patients Show Persistent Symptoms

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Children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with juvenile fibromyalgia show persistent symptoms, with lower prevalence of musculoskeletal pain over time yet worsened well-being, according to a large study. The findings ... Read more

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019

Tonix Receives US Patent for Investigational Therapy TNX-102 SL to Treat Fibromyalgia

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Tonix Pharmaceuticals has been granted a U.S. patent for its investigational therapy TNX-102 SL (cyclobenzaprine HCl sublingual tablets), designed to treat fibromyalgia, among other indications. Issued by the U.S. Patent ... Read more

July 25, 2019July 25, 2019

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program as Add-On Therapy Lessens FM Symptoms, Study Finds

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A mindfulness program to reduce stress, used as an add-on to standard treatment, lessens fibromyalgia (FM) symptoms, improves quality of life, and also is more cost effective than other traditional ... Read more

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

Health Education Program, Aquatic Physiotherapy Benefit Fibromyalgia Patients, Small Study Suggests

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Participating in either aquatic physiotherapy or a health education program has health benefits for people with fibromyalgia, according to a new study. However, it remains unclear whether one intervention was ... Read more

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

FDA Approves Generic Pregabalin Capsules to Treat Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain Conditions

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved generic pregabalin capsules for the treatment of fibromyalgia and other medical conditions associated with chronic pain. The FDA granted the approvals to ... Read more

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

Reducing Stress May Alleviate Long-term Pain of Fibromyalgia, CWP, Study Says

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Most women with fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain tend to experience less pain over time, which can be boosted by reducing their stress levels, a study suggests. The findings of ... Read more

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019

Diseases Marked by Widespread Pain Can Lead to Fibromyalgia, Large Study Finds

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People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), endometriosis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at greater risk of developing fibromyalgia or chronic and widespread pain later in life, a population-based study in ... Read more

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

Kinin Receptors Help Drive Fibromyalgia Pain, Mouse Study Suggests

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Kinin receptors are important regulators of — and potential therapeutic targets for — pain in fibromyalgia, a study in mice suggests. The study with that finding, “Kinins and their B1 ... Read more

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

Israeli Study Reveals Physiotherapists’ Views, Perspectives on Fibromyalgia Pain Treatment

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Physiotherapists working with fibromyalgia patients experience numerous difficulties, in part because of poor communication with general practitioners and a lack of pain-targeted professional skills. Specific training to help them better ... Read more

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019

Glial Cells Overly Activated in Brains of Fibromyalgia Patients to Promote Inflammation, Study Suggests

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Activation of glial cells in the brain, the primary immune cells of our nervous system, may play a key role in fibromyalgia, a study suggests. Modulating these cells could offer ... Read more