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  |  |   |  | June 2014 | for health professionals | NCCAM seeking opinions on Clinical Digest As a follow-up to our survey last year on the Clinical Digest, NCCAM is looking for practicing medical doctors (MD/DO), physician assistants (PAs), and nurse practitioners (NPs) to provide additional feedback on the Clinical Digest. Interviews will take place over the phone during the first 2 weeks of July, and will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. You will be asked to read two previous newsletters prior to the call and discussions will remain confidential. If you are interested in participating, please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/nccamclinicaldigest to complete a short screening questionnaire. Participation is limited. Thank you in advance for your interest. |  | Mind and Body Practices for Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, fatigue, and a number of other symptoms that can interfere with a person's ability to carry out daily activities. It is estimated that fibromyalgia affects 5 million American adults. Most people with fibromyalgia—between 80 and 90 percent—are women. However, men and children also can have the disorder, which is often associated with other syndromes. The causes of fibromyalgia are unknown, but there are probably a number of factors involved. Recently, researchers have focused on abnormalities in processing of pain by the central nervous system. Fibromyalgia can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Current diagnostic criteria are available from the American College of Rheumatology. Treatment often involves an individualized approach that may include both pharmacologic therapies (prescription drugs, analgesics, and NSAIDs) and nonpharmacologic interventions such as exercise, muscle strength training, cognitive behavioral therapy, movement/body awareness practices, massage, acupuncture, and balneotherapy. Read more » What the Science Says:
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