Iona Walton
Neurostimulation of brain as non-invasive fibromyalgia treatment
Neurostimulation of brain areas involved in pain processing and control to reduce fibromyalgia symptoms is increasingly under the spotlight. A recent review in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience discusses the potential of transcranial electric stimulation. Continue reading
Memantine for chronic pain… what’s the verdict?
Memantine has been shown to have pain-relieving properties in small clinical studies but a review of the evidence in the European Journal of Pain is less promising. Continue reading
Oral complications are rare after osteoporosis treatment denosumab highlights research
The risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw is low compared to the fracture prevention benefits of antiresorptive therapy denosumab in older women with osteoporosis, according to findings reported in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Continue reading
Take on inflammation when treating fibromyalgia suggests evidence review
The role of inflammation in the development, progression and treatment of fibromyalgia is reviewed in Rheumatology International resulting in suggestions for treatment avenues. Continue reading
Many people with gout experience sleep disorders says new survey
Nearly a quarter of people with gout describe having frequent sleep disorders as well as daytime sleepiness, a team explains in Arthritis Research and Therapy. Continue reading
