New Study Supports Accuracy of Fibromyalgia Blood Test
New research results have upheld the validity of a blood test that can diagnose fibromyalgia, according to the chief executive of a Santa Monica-based company…
Diseases & Conditions
Gut Bacteria Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers have linked intestinal bacteria to the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, the first demonstration in humans that the chronic inflammatory joint disease is associated with…
A Wounded Warrior Shares His Story on ‘Pain Matters’
“You’re not alone. Your pain is real.” That’s the take home message Derek McGinnis hopes people in pain will get from watching Pain Matters, a documentary…
Survey: Life a Daily Struggle for People in Pain
A new survey of chronic pain patients found that life is a daily struggle for nearly all of them and many often feel they don’t…
Brain Signals Disrupted in Fibromyalgia Patients
A disruption in brain signals may contribute to increased pain sensitivity in fibromyalgia patients, according to new research. A small study published in the journal…
Study Finds Blind People Hypersensitive to Pain
People who are born blind experience pain differently than sighted individuals and are hypersensitive to pain caused by hot or cold stimulation, according to a…
Imaging Shows Increased Iron in Brains of MS Patients
Iron deposits in the brain of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients have long been known to play a part in the pathology of the disease. But…
Young People Report Worse Fibromyalgia than Older Patients
Young and middle-aged fibromyalgia patients report worse symptoms and a poorer quality of life than older patients, according to a new Mayo Clinic studythat suggests…