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May 08, 2008 |
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CFIDS&FM |
The significance of the sleeping-waking brain for the understanding of widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue in Fibromyalgia syndrome and allied syndromes – Source: Joint, Bone, Spine, May 2, 2008
Researchers are understanding increasingly that disturbances in the brain's sleep-wake cycle are a significant factor in FM pain & fatigue - along with a focus on medications to address them. [Source: Joint, Bone, Spine, May 2, 2008] |
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May 01, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Enhances Depression Outcome in Patients with Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder and Insomnia - Source: Sleep, Apr 2008
Study provides evidence that augmenting an antidepressant medication with a brief, symptom focused, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is promising for individuals with depressive disorder and comorbid insomnia in terms of alleviating both depression and insomnia. [Source: Sleep, Apr 2008] |
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May 01, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Low-dose hydrocortisone [cortisol] in the evening modulates symptom severity in Restless Legs Syndrome – Source: Neurology, Apr 2008
Study finds probable physiologic relationship between evening and early night hour restless legs syndrome symptom increase and low cortisol level - and reduction of symptoms with hydrocortisone treatment. (Levels of cortisol, called the “stress hormone” are typically cyclical - higher in early morning hours and lowest at night.) [Source: Neurology, Apr 2008] |
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Apr 28, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Now Recruiting - Trial of TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for Treating Chronic Widespread Pain and/or Fibromyalgia
Researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle are recruiting women with chronic widespread pain – considered “a hallmark feature of Fibromyalgia.” The trial involves a painless interventional treatment now being tested for a range of pain conditions. |
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Apr 28, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 04-30-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 04-30-08 |
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Apr 28, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 04-30-08
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 04-30-08 |
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Apr 26, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Q&A (held Apr. 25) with Dr. William Collinge, PhD – Mind-Body Medicine Researcher Answers Questions about Self-Care & Healing Therapies
Topics covered in this special Q&A ranged from the problems of depression and social isolation to strategies for coping with sleep, cycle management, and stress. |
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Apr 24, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Psychophysical and neurochemical abnormalities of pain processing in Fibromyalgia – Source: CNS Spectrums, Mar 2008
Leading pain researchers Roland Staud and Michael Spaeth at the McKnight Brain Institute present an educational research update for physicians on the central nervous system’s role in the pain of Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain syndromes. [Source: CNS Spectrums, Mar 2008] |
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Apr 21, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 04-23-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 04-23-08 |
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Apr 21, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Predictors of Change Following Participation in Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for CFS - Source: Tropical Medicine and Health, vol.36, 2008
Study indicates different ME/CFS symptom profiles (subsets) may offer different levels of opportunity for improvement with non-drug interventions. [Source: Tropical Medicine and Health, 2008] |
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