Iona Walton
Over half of women with rheumatic diseases may have anxiety and/or depression
Women with rheumatic diseases are known to be vulnerable for depression and anxiety and the issue may be more severe than was previously thought, a team of scientists warns in Rheumatology International. Continue reading
Low levels of vitamin D3 may be associated with fibromyalgia
Women with reduced vitamin D levels may be more likely to experience fibromyalgia and pain than women with normal vitamin D levels, a research group reports in a top academic journal. Continue reading
Reduce chronic pain without drugs – review of the most effective methods
An updated evidence review into non-invasive non-drug treatment for chronic pain conditions reveals that previous trends are gathering momentum. Continue reading
New chronic nerve pain treatment moves to next phase
A compound designed by a team from the University of Copenhagen seems to achieve complete pain relief and have no side effects, the group explains in EMBO Molecular Medicine. Continue reading
Music reduces fibromyalgia pain suggests a pilot study
People with fibromyalgia should listen to a little Mozart for short-term pain relief after a small study of 23 women with fibromyalgia found the music lowers pain and improves functional connectivity. Continue reading
