Can Cannabinoids Help Patients With Sleep Disorders?
To learn more about the potential role of cannabinoids in the management of sleep disorders, we interviewed Aleksandra M. Kwasnik, MD, who recently coauthored a review on the topic.
Fibromyalgia
For Patients With Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain and Mood Disorders Predominate
Recently updated diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia that reduce the underdiagnosis in men had not been implemented during these studies.
Daytime Physical Activity May Affect Sleep in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Insomnia
Patients with fibromyalgia suffer from chronic pain, which limits physical activity and is associated with disturbed sleep. However, the relationship between physical activity, pain, and sleep is unclear.
FDA Approves First Generics for Lyrica
The FDA has approved the first generics of Lyrica (pregabalin; Pfizer) capsules.
Presence of Fibromyalgia May Indicate More Severe Migraine Phenotype
The presence of fibromyalgia may serve as a clinical sign of a more severe migraine.
Bidirectional Association Between Migraine and Fibromyalgia
There may be a bidirectional relationship between fibromyalgia and migraine.
Discord Found in Clinician-, Criteria-Based Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
There is disagreement between clinical diagnosis and criteria-based diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
Smoking Linked to Cognitive Dysfunction in Fibromyalgia
Smoking tobacco is a risk factor for cognitive dysfunction in patients with fibromyalgia.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Reduces Pain, Fatigue in Fibromyalgia
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation administered during physical activity may effectively alleviate fibromyalgia-associated pain, fatigue, and disease impact in women.
Trial Evaluating BCG Vaccine for Fibromyalgia Given Green Light by FDA
The investigators hope that the BCG vaccine can increase anti-inflammatory cytokines, which are deficient in patients with fibromyalgia.
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