Fibromyalgia Articles

Fibromyalgia News : ICTS Awarded Contract for Fifth Consecutive Fibromyalgia Study
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:38:40 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. – Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS (Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC) ( www.icts.us ), has announced that the company has been awarded its fifth consecutive patient enrollment services contract in a series of fibromyalgia studies with the same sponsor.

Fibromyalgia News : 2010 European LDN Conference: LDN can be used as effective treatment for people with MS
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:22:33 GMT
People with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and others suffering with a range of often debilitating inflammatory conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, will take heart from advances in treatment for their conditions, and will follow events at The 2nd European LDN Conference with interest.

Fibromyalgia News : Pool users scrambling to find MacEwan replacement
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:43:40 GMT
The pending closure of the pool at Grant MacEwan University has left schools, swim clubs and seniors who use the facility scrambling to find alternative arrangements.

Ex-teacher's quake relief effort reflects enduring love for Haiti
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:28:02 GMT
Ex-teacher's quake relief effort reflects enduring love for Haiti

Coming up
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:10:35 GMT
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Support groups offered to public
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:07:23 GMT
Banner Community Education and Wellness Centers offers the following free support groups to provide understanding and a nurturing atmosphere where you receive education about the disease or condition, information on care-management issues and support...

Attorney wants leniency in sentencing
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:12:25 GMT
MICHIGAN CITY — Amber Malstaff’s attorney asked the court for leniency in sentencing because she has two sons to raise.

Town approves moratorium on dispensaries
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:56:10 GMT
The Telluride Town Council on Tuesday passed a six-month moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries within town limits. But since a handful of potential pot purveyors have already obtained business licenses with the town, the moratorium doesn’t mean dispensaries won’t appear in Telluride in the next half-year.

Press Release
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:49:45 GMT
Total Nutraceutical Solutions Inc. Posted on:10 Mar 10 Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. (TNS) (OTCBB: TNUS) announced today that the company has acquired from the University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany (the “University�), an exclusive license agreement on the invention (the “Invention�) entitled “Ergothioneine Transporter,� owned by the University.

TNS acquires license to Ergothioneine Transporter from University of Cologne
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:52:43 GMT
Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. announced today that the company has acquired from the University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany, an exclusive license agreement on the invention entitled “Ergothioneine Transporter,” owned by the University.

Press Release
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:20:03 GMT
Glasgow Health Solutions Ltd: Conference Offers Hope for People with MS.

Health briefs: African American Health Fair
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:02:32 GMT
The Kane County Health Department is sponsoring the fifth annual African American Health Fair, set from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27 at West Aurora High School, 1201 W. New York St., in Aurora. The fair is free.Keynote speaker for the event is Laetitia Benberry, a registered nurse who teaches prepared childbirth and prenatal classes at Provena Mercy Medical Center. She will be speaking about ...

Wednesday's Last Word on Tuesday
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:31:55 GMT
Brewery layoffs “I am saddened to once again read about the high water rates Anheuser-Busch InBev is being charged by Newport News Waterworks. Layoffs at the brewery have already begun. Manpower reductions are happening as one way to offset the brewery’s high utility costs. The bottom line is that our local brewery can only stay competitive with the other breweries by resorting to these measures ...

Saturday's Last Word on Friday
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:29:44 GMT
City election - “Thank you to all five city residents running for City Council. For a tiny city at a crossroads, it is crucial to elect representatives who grasp the concern residents have for upholding city goals, and not letting the goals, rules and policies be rewritten every time a developer or individual quietly enlists the help of the staff to reshape the current rules. Residents who have ...

New study suggests rising childhood obesity is linked to food allergies
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:23:23 GMT
First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” Campaign tells us that about 32 percent of children and teens (or 25 million) are obese or overweight. It revealed those extra pounds put them at greater risk of developing debilitating and costly diseases including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol and may also cause them to lead a two to five year shorter life than their parents

Robert James Albert
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:17:45 GMT
Robert James Albert passed away at his home on February 21, 2010, in Henderson, Nevada. Nancy Whitney Bishop Nancy Whitney Bishop, age 90, currently of Fernandina Beach, Florida, formerly of Lakeland, Florida, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Quality Health, surrounded in love by her immediate family.

Honoring a life
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:15:32 GMT
Hospice Cleveland County Training Class When: March 15, 16 and18, 5-9 p.m. Where: Crestview Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1090 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby (intersection of N.C. 150) Details: Hospice training is open to anyone who is interested...

Washington AG McKenna Reaches Unprecedented International Consumer Fraud Settlement
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:27:31 GMT
It’s a g’day at the Washington Attorney General’s Office, where attorneys reached a settlement with a pair of Aussies who used sexy stories to sell bogus health cures over the Internet.

Around the region
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:17:34 GMT
KV Historical Society meets: The Kankakee Valley Historical Society will have its general meeting at 6:30 tonight at the Kouts Branch of the Porter County Public Library, 101 E. Daumer Road. Porter County Sheriff David Lain will discuss antique police equipment and share part of his collection. Visit www.kankakee valleyhistoricalsociety.org. CHESTERTON Quilters meet: The String-A-Long Quilt ...

Fitness calendar
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:35:13 GMT
Submit entries at least two weeks in advance to Fitness Calendar, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802, e-mail to melmoore@CITIZEN-TIMES.com or fax to 251-0585.

Origin of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women Can Be Elusive
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:19:58 GMT
Many women never get a diagnosis, though persistence can really pay off.

PatientsLikeMe Collaborates With Novartis to Create an Open Online Community for Organ Transplant Recipients
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:13:32 GMT
Two New Programs Unveiled to Help Patients Give Back

Returning from Front Lines: The Stigma of Mental Illness
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:36:11 GMT
Three months after Steven Lively returned from central Africa in 1996, he started experiencing constant panic attacks.

PatientsLikeMe Collaborates With Novartis to Create an Open Online Community for Organ Transplant Recipients
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT
CAMBRIDGE, MA--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - PatientsLikeMe announces the launch of a free online community for people who have received organ transplants, including heart, lung, liver and kidney. Global healthcare leader Novartis is supporting the development of this community. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, there were 23,000+ organ transplants in the United States last year ...

Canadian Forces Step Up Efforts to Fight Stigma of Mental Illness
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:21:00 GMT
Three months after Steven Lively returned from central Africa in 1996, the Canadian Forces soldier started experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.

Health calendar
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:23:13 GMT
The complete Health Calendar is posted online at www.CITIZEN-TIMES.com . Scroll down to Living and click on Health. FLU VACCINES: H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines for age 6 months and older. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at Buncombe County Department of Health, Woodfin Street, Asheville.

Self help: March 9, 2010
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:31:00 GMT
PHYSICAL HEALTH AAR Counseling Service, for caretakers and family members of individuals with chronic illnesses; 435-4015.ALS Association, Florida Chapter Resource and Support meeting, 2 p.m. second Sunday, NCH North Hospital, 11190 Health Park Blvd., Administrative Building, Naples; (888) 257-1717, ext. 130.Arthritis Foundation aquatic classes, in Naples and Immokalee at various times; (800 ...

Is pain all in the mind?
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:11:47 GMT
Professor Irene Tracey is busy burning my hand. She has good professional cause — she is looking into my brain to see what happens when I experience pain. Tracey, an Oxford professor, is pioneering a new scientific understanding of pain.

Meetings, Etc.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:54:19 GMT
Here is a partial listing of upcoming meetings, classes, sign-ups and other events in South Iredell and the region.

Jeffrey Smith: We don’t need more research on medical marijuana
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:32:51 GMT
Dear Editor: There is a medical marijuana bill currently in committee in the Wisconsin Legislature. We need the people’s help to get it passed by calling their politicians in Madison. The legislation is being held in committee by representatives who are good people but underinformed. We are not asking for a “pot smoker law.” Many of us vaporize the medical marijuana or eat it, which gives us the ...

Friend's low-carb diet has heart-attack written all over it
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:30:59 GMT
Q: I have a lifelong friend who believes that the Atkins diet is the only way to lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle. He eats hamburgers, bacon, steaks, roast beef, shrimp, drinks excessively, sleeps 12 to 15 hours a day, then sits and watches TV all day. Can you help me save a friend?

Cypress Bioscience, Inc. to Present at Cowen and Company 30th Annual Health Care Conference
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:42:22 GMT
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - March 8, 2010) - Cypress Bioscience, Inc. ( NASDAQ : CYPB ) today announced that Sabrina Martucci Johnson, its Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Cowen and Company 30 th Annual Health Care Conference on March 10, 2010.

Cypress Bioscience, Inc. to Present at Cowen and Company 30th Annual Health Care Conference
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMT
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - Cypress Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYPB - News ) today announced that Sabrina Martucci Johnson, its Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Cowen and Company 30th Annual Health Care Conference on March 10, 2010. The Cowen conference is being held at the Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel in Boston, MA. Ms. Johnson is ...

Physician's Pain Relief Cream Includes Patented Anti-inflammatory in New Formula
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:19:26 GMT
New ingredient makes Physician's Pain Relief Cream unique in the topical analgesic market. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/pain/relief/prweb3695244.htm

Physician's Pain Relief Cream Includes Patented Anti-inflammatory in New Formula
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:05:00 GMT
New ingredient makes Physician's Pain Relief Cream unique in the topical analgesic market.

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Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:21:07 GMT
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Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:22:37 GMT
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Health happenings
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:25:18 GMT
Looking for a certain support group or workshop? Check out our local roundup of everything from health screenings to child car seats.

Grady Hospital programs
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:51:25 GMT
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Around town
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:42:38 GMT
SATURDAY, march 6 ARTS

Support Groups and Classes Calendar
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:24:29 GMT
Diet Center weigh-ins are 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. M-F, Meeting follows your weigh-in. Alcoholics Anonymous Fresh Start meets at 12 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church located at 4th and Delaware in York.Closed meeting.

Port St. Lucie's first church celebrating 50 years
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:23:00 GMT
PORT ST. LUCIE — Port St. Lucie’s first church, founded in May 1960, marks its 50th anniversary with a celebration this Sunday.First United Methodist Church on Prima Vista Boulevard, originally called First Methodist Church, began before Port St. Lucie was a city, back when it was a 36,000-acre development started by General Development Corp.The church will host a special program, “50 Years of ...

Alpena passes emergency ordinance to ban sale of controversial 'incense'
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:42:01 GMT
ALPENA -- K2, a legal smokable substance that mimics the effects of marijuana, has caught the attention of law enforcement officials and lawmakers nationwide who say it should be banned because of...

Arthritis affects children, not just seniors
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:46:42 GMT
Michelle and Tim Banic understand when people think that only elderly people get arthritis.

Around Town: Check out meetings and other events happening in your community
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:43:06 GMT
• Alcoholic's Anonymous meetings. Several meetings throughout Lake County on a daily basis. Call 847-362-1811 or visit www.district10nia.org for meeting information.

Around town 3//5
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:42:19 GMT
FRIDAY ARTS

Apixaban superior to enoxaparin in reducing venous thromboembolism in total knee replacement surgery patients
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:09:32 GMT
Apixaban, an oral anticoagulant being developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Pfizer Inc., was statistically superior to 40 mg once daily enoxaparin in reducing the incidence of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing elective total knee replacement surgery, according to the ADVANCE-2 study results published today in The Lancet. The study results also showed numerically lower rates ...

BC BREAKING NEWS :
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:55:24 GMT
others also read... MAR. 5: Mission Health Unit speech language department drop-in, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 32618 Logan Ave. Speech and hearing screenings available for children ages 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more info call 604-814-5552.

DEAR ABBY: Opening doors for woman also opens can of worms
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:37:49 GMT
DEAR ABBY: I sympathize with “Stumped for an Answer” (Dec. 22), the man who was speechless when a woman objected to his opening the door for her. Haven’t we all experienced “moments after,” wishing we’d found the right words at the right time?

Play addresses chronic conditions
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:22:18 GMT
Friends since elementary school, Emily Bookstein and Mary Plant-Thomas share a love of theater and the stage. The arts have served as a reflecting pool for humanity for thousands of years, casting back images of mankind's experiences and observations about life. Mary Plant-Thomas dipped her toe into this pool with her presentation of To Be Diagnosed, a play recently performed at UCSD's Arthur ...

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