MEDICAL
Fibromyalgia patients have greater overall health burden
A review of 37 studies from around the world showed that fibromyalgia patients are greatly more impaired than the general population in eight health areas assessed: physical functioning, difficulties caused by physical problems, pain, general health, energy levels, social functioning, difficulties caused by emotional problems and mental health. Read More
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Cognitive behavior therapy could help reduce response to pain in fibromyalgia
Examining 32 fibromyalgia patients, a study conducted in Indiana showed that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) could help reduce the response to pain. Read More
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Multi-disciplinary treatment reveals that positive attitude plays key role in improvement
At Montreal's McGill University, researchers assessed the benefits of a multi-disciplinary treatment approach for FM patients, integrating physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, and cognitive-behavior therapy. Read More
