November 2011
OFFER E-NEWS is a free monthly newsletter providing information on upcoming education meetings, conferences, and other ME/CFS & FM events or programs that may be of interest. It also includes links to what's new on the OFFER website, help in managing symptoms, information about local researchers looking for participants, and current articles in the news.


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WHAT'S NEW on OFFER'S WEBSITE?
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BREAKING NEWS!!
Possible Breakthrough in ME/CFS Research Trial using Rituxmab. more . . .
The Fibromyalgia Drug Market Will Experience Minimal Growth over the Next Decade, Increasing from Nearly $1.6 Billion in 2010 to Less Than $1.8 Billion in 2020 more . . .


OFFER EDUCATION MEETING:

"A Discussion on the Bruce Campbell course on learning to
pace our daily activities"
by Linda Milne and Annie Leppert
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Salt Lake County Complex, North Building, 2001 S. State Street, SLC, UT.
Park in the northeast corner of the complex.

To view the remaining 2011 Education Meeting Schedule, click here.

OFFER VOLUNTEERS INTERVIEWED ON "UTAH ISSUES" RADIO PROGRAM More . . .


OFFER'S NEW BLOG: LINDA'S CORNER >> Latest post:
What really goes on in a scientific research study of cognition? Find out at Linda's Corner. Track her experience in a 2-year study by following her current blog series. She's posted some fun brain exercises that you can do at home with a partner.



"Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life."
Author: J.K. Rowling



EVERYDAY HEALTH SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Lucinda Bateman: Fighting the Fight Against Pain and Fatigue
Through her medical practice, clinics, research, and education, Lucinda Bateman, MD, is on a crusade to drive awareness about the often devastating illnesses of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.
By Everyday Health Staff - more . . .


CURRENT PATIENT STUDIES
Fatigue Consultation Clinic
Dr. Bateman's Research Team continues to seek research participants. They are currently enrolling in 3 drug studies for adolescents with FM, one drug study for adults with FM, and a number of biomarker studies for patients with CFS. The link to the FCC Research Department page is: http://www.fcclinic.com/researchdept.htm.

INFO LINKS & SOCIAL MEDIA

Lucinda Bateman, M.D., at the Fatigue Consultation Clinic in Salt Lake City, is currently giving new patient priority to adolescents ages 12-17, who have symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Please call (801) 359-7400 to initiate a visit.
Their website is: http://www.fcclinic.com
OFFER's Website
Visit OFFER's website for additional resources to important health information and CFS/FM research studies at: www.offerutah.org under Resources.
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