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Unravelling fibromyalgia in PsA

Recent studies have shown that 18–64% of people with psoriatic arthritis have fibromyalgia. Recognizing its influence is crucial to accurately assess inflammatory disease and guide treatment decisions.

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Chronic pain in cancer survivors

Equip yourself to manage three prevalent pain conditions in cancer survivors: chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, post-radiation pain syndromes, and post-surgical pain syndromes.

Another promising signal for GLP-1 drugs, this time in fibromyalgia

In a large database analysis, use of GLP-1 receptor agonists was associated with a reduced symptom burden in people with fibromyalgia, but further studies with validated outcome measures are needed.

Lumbar sympathetic block to treat CRPS in a toddler

After non-invasive measures failed, a lumbar sympathetic block performed with extreme caution alleviated complex regional pain syndrome in this 18-month-old.

Self-guided digital behavioral therapy for fibromyalgia

A 12-week self-guided digital acceptance and commitment therapy program is safe and effective for adults with fibromyalgia, improving associated symptoms including fatigue and sleep disturbance.

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Case Studies

Lumbar sympathetic block to treat CRPS in a toddler

After non-invasive measures failed, a lumbar sympathetic block performed with extreme caution alleviated complex regional pain syndrome in this 18-month-old.

Current Reviews

Fibromyalgia: the Italian survey by the ministry of health

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome with a multifactorial pathophysiology, characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain commonly accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive complaints (“fibro fog”) …

Perception and lived experience of movement in patients with fibromyalgia: a qualitative systematic review with meta-synthesis and meta-summary

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex syndrome characterized by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain, non-restorative sleep, fatigue, mood disturbance, and cognitive difficulties [ 15 ]. Pain is persistent, often described as stabbing or burning, and …

Efficacy and safety of interventions for Fibromyalgia syndrome comorbid with Irritable bowel syndrome: systematic review

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are two chronic functional disorders that frequently coexist, significantly affecting patients' quality of life and posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges [ 1 , 2 ]. FMS is …

Sublingual Cyclobenzaprine: First Approval

TONMYA™ is a sublingual eutectic formulation of cyclobenzaprine being developed by Tonix Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of various conditions, including fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder, major …

Further Reading

Systemic lupus erythematosus is associated with an increased risk for orthorexia nervosa: a cross-sectional study

Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is an atypical eating disorder marked by persistent preoccupation with consuming only ‘pure’ or healthy foods, coupled with harmful compulsive behaviors. Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are a broad group of …

Machine learning based on clinical and gene expression data assists in survival prediction and treatment optimization for diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma patients

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive and common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Despite the availability of several risk stratification tools, substantial room for improvement in personalized prognostic prediction still …

Fibromyalgia: the Italian survey by the ministry of health

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome with a multifactorial pathophysiology, characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain commonly accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive complaints (“fibro fog”) …

Prescription Patterns in Psoriatic Arthritis: Insights from a Sex-Based Perspective

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic and multifaceted disease characterized by systemic inflammation that can affect multiple tissues and organs, particularly joints and skin [ 1 ]. PsA can present with a broad spectrum of clinical phenotypes …

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Unravelling fibromyalgia in PsA

Recent studies have shown that 18–64% of people with psoriatic arthritis have fibromyalgia. Recognizing its influence is crucial to accurately assess inflammatory disease and guide treatment decisions.

Read more
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Woman with shoulder pain/© C Davids / peopleimages.com / Stock.adobe.com (symbolic image with model), Woman with pain in her hand/© Satjawat / Stock.adobe.com (symbolic image with model), Incretin mimetic injectors/© aprott / Getty Images / iStock, Scan of toddler’s spine to position the needle for a lumbar sympathetic block to treat complex regional pain syndrome/© 2024, Amany E. Ayad et al, Pain Ther, Woman using a smartphone/© Jajah-sireenut / Getty Images / iStock (symbolic image with model), Man having a coughing episode/© kostyha / stock.adobe.com (symbolic image with model)