Unique pattern of gene expression can indicate acetaminophen overdose

Contact: Robin Mackar
rmackar@niehs.nih.gov
919-541-0073
NIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
May lead to new tool for physicians
In a new study, researchers found they could detect toxic levels of acetaminophen in laboratory animals by analyzing gene expression in the blood. This study by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health, [...]

New insights into inflammation in osteoarthritis

Contact: Amy Molnar
amolnar@wiley.com
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Study indicates role of inflammatory mechanism distinct from joint cartilage
The most common degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis (OA) is marked by the breakdown of articular cartilage, which is the type of cartilage that lines the ends of most limb bones. It can afflict any joint—fingers, toes, wrists, ankles, elbows, [...]

American Band, The Next Great American Band

(Detroit Michigan, October 25, 2007). It’s no big secret that the new Fox TV show “The Next Great American Band” is becoming a huge success, surpassing americal Idol in only one episode. Let me tell you what makes this show so great.
A few month’s ago I contacted Detroits own “The Muggs” about helping us with [...]

Stop this very useful CFS web from closing!

Friends,
I don’t know if you are familiar with this very useful web on CFS and FMS. It is full of bibliographical references. It is a gold mine for advocates, practicians and anyone who wants to find relevant studies quickly. The person who runs it, Dr.Mette Marie Andersen of Denmark, I believe is tired of [...]

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT FOR HIGH FLYERS

by Jeanne Hambleton © 2007
Good morning Folks,
This came to me from Julia from the Fibro Fighters (UK) who with her friend Diane is seeking support for our precious Red Arrows – the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, a formidable bunch of pilots who do fly pasts for royalty and other important occasions.
The team [...]

FLYING HIGH WITH FIBROMYALGICS

by Jeanne Hambleton © 2007
In support of the belief that laughter is the best medicine, I am offering my fibromyalgic readers something to read that I hope will brighten their day.
By the time I got to the end of this offering that dropped on my desktop I laughed until I ached and just [...]

A FABLE FOR FIBROMITES

by Jeanne Hambleton © 2007
I did warn you – WSYSIWYG – what you see is what you get. This time I hope I am getting to the bottom of this matter, if you will excuse the pun. Yes, you have guessed it, this is a lavatorial story.
I am inclined to be [...]

Exercise for treating fibromyalgia syndrome.

Busch A, Barber K, Overend T, Peloso P, Schachter C.
BACKGROUND: Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a syndrome expressed by chronic widespread body pain which leads to reduced physical function and frequent use of health care services. Exercise training is commonly recommended as a treatment. This is an update of a review published in Issue 2, 2002.
OBJECTIVES: [...]

IASP declares the Global Year Against Pain in Women

Contact: Sejal Sedani
sejal.sedani@resolutecommunications.com
44-207-397-7474
WeissComm Partners
‘Real Women, Real Pain’ campaign highlights the suffering caused by disparities in pain recognition and treatment in women around the world
Seattle, WA – October 15, 2007 — Today, the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) has declared 2008 the Global Year Against Pain in Women to draw attention to [...]

Duloxetine for the treatment of fibromyalgia in women: pooled results from two randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials.

Arnold LM, Pritchett YL, D’Souza DN, Kajdasz DK, Iyengar S, Wernicke JF.
Women’s Health Research Program, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati College
of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Background: To assess the efficacy (in particular, in pain, functional impairment, and quality of life) and safety and tolerability (incidence of adverse events, discontinuation rates, changes in laboratory findings, and vital [...]