1:45 PM—"New Research and
Biomarkers for FMS/CFS" -
Kathleen Light, PhD, University of
Utah. For additional information on
Kathleen's grant work,
click here.
2:30 PM—Break: Enjoy
Refreshments and Visit Booths
3:00 PM—"Updates in
Diagnosis and Treatment of FM" -
N. Lee Smith, MD, Lifetree Pain
Clinic
3:45 PM—"Updates in
Diagnosis and Treatment of CFS" -
Lucinda Bateman, MD, Fatigue
Consultation Clinic
Click on the names above for
additional information on each of the
speakers.
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There are two TRAX Stations
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NEW FIBROMYALIGA
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"Genuine kindness is not what we do. It is what we
are."
Author: Vernon Howard
IN THE NEWS LINKS
Getting
disability payments can be a fight to the death
Fibromyalgia patients
experience a range of symptoms of varying
intensities that increase and decrease over time and
often resemble other conditions. For years, because
of their complex nature and a lack of research on
the condition . . . To read further, click on the
link below:
Steve Kanzer, Pipex's
chairman and CEO said: "As we enter this Phase II
clinical trial of oral flupirtine for treatment of
fibromyalgia, the product's . . .
California
Legislature Considers resolution to create a
Fibromyalgia Legislative Task Force
A resolution was
proposed in the California State legislature on
March 3rd to create a Fibromyalgia Legislative Task
Force. The resolution begins "This measure
would establish a Legislative Task Force on
Fibromyalgia, consisting of specified members, to
establish a public information and outreach
campaign, work with other state and local agencies
to promote fibromyalgia education and training
programs for physicians and other health
professionals, collaborate with a broad group of
stakeholders, review current state policies and
practices concerning treatment of fibromyalgia,
develop a State Fibromyalgia Strategic Plan to be
submitted to the Governor and the Legislature by
September 1, 2009, and hold a Fibromyalgia Summit
during the 2009–10 Regular Session of the
Legislature." A link to the complete text of
the Resolution can be viewed at the following link:
http://info.sen.ca.gov/pub/07-08/bill/asm/ab_0101-0150/acr_112_bill_20080303_introduced.pdf
"People who consider themselves victims of their
circumstances,
will always remain victims unless they develop a
greater vision for their lives."
Author: Stedman Graham
INFO-LINKS
Treatment for
Fibromyalgia Overview
Teresa
Kaldis, M.D. reviews the different
treatment options.
Click here
Great ideas for youth/adults
who have to deal with CFS and FM
A wonderful
booklet written by a young lady in our
community.
Click here
A New Study for Fibromyalgia
Patients
Dr.
Lucinda Bateman is actively seeking
Fibromyalgia patients, ages 18-70, to
participate in clinical research studies
of three investigational drugs for the
treatment of Fibromyalgia. If you are
interested, call Dr. Bateman’s office
(801-359-7400) and talk to Ali Allen,
RN, research coordinator, or others on
the research team, to learn more about
the drug studies currently underway.
Qualified participants receive
study-related physician visits, lab
evaluations, and the investigational
medication at no cost.
Check out this Website for
Men with Fibromyalgia
OFFEHere's a
great site for Men with Fibromyalgia.
Spouses or SO's of Men with Fibromyalgia are
also welcome. Very interesting.
Click here
OFFERUTAH.ORG Announces New Bulletin Board!
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"No matter how small and unimportant what we are
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Author: Channing Pollock
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