In the News
Keep up to date with the latest news articles from around the world.
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12 June, 2021
“I don’t know myself anymore” – the men living with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia tends to predominately affect more females than males. Newsbook spoke to two men who have the condition.
11 June, 2021
Comparing People Who Have And Have Not Received A Diagnosis Of Fibromyalgia: A Cross‐Sectional Survey Within The PACFiND Study
Research that compared the impact of symptoms, and healthcare utilisation, of people diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, people who fulfil criteria not diagnosed, and people with chronic pain.
10 June, 2021
Covid: Patients Grapple With Post Recovery Complications
Most people who have Covid-19 recover completely within a few weeks. But some people – even those who had mild versions of the disease – continue to experience symptoms after their initial recovery, a report by Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research stated.
09 June, 2021
Fibromyalgia: A Silent Disease That Ravages Lives, Work And Relationships
They’re often misunderstood or derided, but simply getting out of bed in the morning is a monumental effort. The Times of Malta's Fiona Galea Debono speaks to sufferers of fibromyalgia.
08 June, 2021
Andrea Levy Sends A Public Message To María José Campanario After The Latest News About Her Fibromyalgia
According to Semana magazine, María José Campanario, 42, has been admitted to the hospital after suffering a relapse of fibromyalgia, a disease that Andrea Levy also suffers from.
07 June, 2021
Teenager Could Only Whisper For Whole Year After Mysteriously Waking Up With No Voice
Grace Burke-Whyte was hit by a wave of crippling fatigue at the age of 16, lost her voice almost completely and was unable to use her hands properly.
06 June, 2021
What We Know And Don’t Know About Long COVID
More than a year into the pandemic, long COVID still confounds scientists.
05 June, 2021
‘Brain Fog’ Lingers Among COVID-19 Long-Haulers: Study
A DePaul University study of nearly 280 long-haulers — people who experience symptoms of COVID-19 months after their initial diagnosis — found that while most of the symptoms improved over time, some lingered or even got worse.
04 June, 2021
Little-Known Illnesses Turning Up In COVID Long-Haulers
Dr Elizabeth Dawson is among what one doctor called "waves and waves" of "long-haul" covid patients who remain sick long after retesting negative for the virus. A significant percentage are suffering from syndromes that few doctors understand or treat.
03 June, 2021
Fibromyalgia Sufferers And Cannabidiol
Researchers at University of Michigan Medical School surveyed 878 fibromyalgia patients who were using cannabidiol (CBD) to gauge their reasons for doing so.
