Publications by authors named "L M Bazzichi"
Background: Geographic origin may represent a variable capable of influencing health status. This study aims to investigate the presence of differences of disease severity in Italian patients with fibromyalgia from different macro-regions.
Methods: This retrospective, cross-sectional study involved patients included in the Italian Fibromyalgia Registry.
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- The text evaluates how exercise can help manage fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) by addressing its multiple complications, including central sensitization and inflammation.
- It reviews the benefits of tailored exercise programs and highlights that the type, intensity, frequency, and duration of exercise should be personalized for each patient.
- Regular physical activity not only alleviates FM symptoms but also helps with stress, obesity, and the prevention of chronic diseases, ultimately improving patients' quality of life.
Article Synopsis
- Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex condition with chronic pain, fatigue, sleep issues, and varying symptoms, necessitating a comprehensive approach that addresses psychological influences on patient responses.
- Environmental factors like climate, pollution, trauma, and diet significantly affect FM symptoms, highlighting the need for personalized treatment plans that incorporate dietary changes and stress management.
- There is a strong call for more research to understand how environmental, biological, and psychological factors interact in FM, aiming to improve individualized treatments and enhance patient care.
Pharmacotherapeutic advances in fibromyalgia: what's new on the horizon?
Expert Opin Pharmacother
June 2024
Introduction: This review delves into Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), a chronic pain condition demanding thorough understanding for precise diagnosis and treatment. Yet, a definitive pharmacological solution for FMS remains elusive.
Areas Covered: In this article, we systematically analyze various pharmacotherapeutic prospects for FMS treatment, organized into sections based on the stage of drug development and approval.
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic syndrome characterised by widespread pain that affects millions of people worldwide. This article discusses various aspects of FM described in scientific papers published in 2022 and indexed in the PubMed database, including the most recent diagnostic acquisitions (especially in relation to the juvenile form of FM), risk factors, co-morbidities and objective measures. Emphasis is placed on the importance of identifying FM early and improving diagnostic methods (e.
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