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Jul 01, 2008 |
Article,ClinicalTrial,Events |
CFIDS&FM |
UCLA – Trial of drug to improve cognition & function in adults with depression, ages 60 and older (not yet recruiting)
This 16-week NIH-sponsored study at UCLA – Effectiveness of Methylphenidate in Improving Cognition and Function in Older Adults with Depression - will recruit patients age 60 and older. |
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Jun 28, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Dr. David Bell Reports “Snippets of Wonderful Science that Caught My Attention,” from the 2008 International HHV-6 Conference
What’s HHV-6? A ubiquitous herpes virus that is integrated into the chromosomes of nearly 1% of all newborns, causes roseola in small children, can infect/reside in many types of cells including the lining of blood vessels, can re-activate with stress, and “has a strong association with many diseases of the central nervous system,” Dr. Bell explains. |
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Jun 27, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
The energy envelope theory and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome – AAOHN Journal, May 2008
Study supports “a strategy healthcare professionals can use when working with clients with ME/CFS.” Exertion “beyond their level of perceived energy” produces more severe fatigue, symptoms, & physical/mental debilitation. [Source: AAOHN Journal, May 2008] |
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Jun 23, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Fibromyalgia Disability Application Issues: How to Be Your Own Expert Medical Witness
Without hard lab test data to measure how sick you are, you can still provide objective evidence of how it affects your life. |
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Jun 23, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
FM and ME/CFS – The Same, Related, or Different?
A concise summary of fibromyalgia and ME/CFS ('chronic fatigue syndrome') symptoms, similarities, differences, and current realities regarding diagnosis & treatment. |
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Jun 23, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Protein from a Common Smoldering Virus Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Depression
A news report from the HHV-6 Foundation - on a groundbreaking presentation at the International Symposium on Viral Infections in CFS. |
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Jun 20, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Vitamin D – A Neglected ‘Analgesic’ for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain – Source: Pain Treatment Topics, June 2008
A free-access evidence-based review & practical guide regarding vitamin D for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals - with associated patient education materials. All facts and data are from the cited sources, mostly accessible online. [Source: Pain Treatment Topics, June 2008] |
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Jun 19, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Commentary on the EULAR recommendations for the management of Fibromyalgia – Source: Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology, June 17, 2008
Dr. Clauw, director of the University of Michigan's Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center, explains why he agrees European research centers' FM management recommendations are sound advice. Source: Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology, June 17, 2008 |
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Jun 16, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
FDA Approves Cymbalta (Duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved this prescription drug for treatment of Fibromyalgia pain, according to an announcement today by the Indianapolis-based drug maker Eli Lilly & Co. |
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Jun 16, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 06-18-08
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