News
All of our hard work and interesting findings have not gone unnoticed. Check out the following press releases:
2007
- Gain Against the Pain: Fibromyalgia knowledge and treatment have improved – A women’s health article in US News & World Report featuring Lynne Matallana, Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Association, and Dr. Clauw, October 18, 2007.
- Research may explain why common painkillers often don’t work on patients with fibromyalgia - A press release featuring Dr. Harris on the UM news page, September 27, 2007.
- University of Michigan receives $55 million NIH grant – A press release featuring Dr. Clauw on the UM news page, September 19, 2007.
- Fibromyalgia: The misunderstood disease – A press release with video clip featuring Dr. Clauw on the UM news page, June 1, 2007.
2006
- Evidence "Overwhelming" That Fibromyalgia Pain Is Real – A news brief based on Dr. Harris and Dr. Clauw’s article in Current Pain and Headache Reports reported by Reuters Health Information on December 26, 2006. View online at Medscape. (Medscape login is required to view article.)
- Fibromyalgia Pain: It's for Real – A news brief based on Dr. Harris and Dr. Clauw’s article in Current Pain and Headache Reports reported by WebMD Health on November 30, 2006. View online at Medscape. (Medscape login is required to view article.)
- Diagnosing and Treating Fibromyalgia in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis – An Expert Interview with Dr. Clauw, MD featured online on Medscape from WebMD, September 2006. (Medscape login is required to view interview.)
- HeathWatch: Pressure Points Open Door to Relaxation – A brief video featuring Dr. Harris discussing the benefits of acupressure on May 4, 2006, WCBS-TV.
2005
- Pain research using electronic diaries helps identify who responds to ‘placebo effect’ – A press release featuring Dr. Harris, Dr. Clauw, and colleagues on the UM news page, November 22, 2005.
- Development of milnacipran for fibromyalgia hits a snag – A news brief featuring Dr. Clauw and his work with Cypress Biosciences reported by Medscape Medical News on October 4, 2005. View online at Medscape. (Medscape login is required to view article.)
- Staying alert during class: Self-applied acupressure may reduce sleepiness, U-M Health System study finds – A press release featuring Dr. Harris on the UM news page, September 14, 2005.
- Treat chronic pain and depression independently – A news brief based on Dr. Giesecke (collaborator), Dr. Gracely, Dr. Williams and Dr. Clauw’s study results originally published in Arthritis and Rheumatism reported by Medscape Medical News on May 19, 2005. View online at Medscape. (Medscape login is required to view article.)
- Research sheds light on pain and activity levels of fibromyalgia patients – A press release featuring Dr. Clauw on the UM news page, January 25, 2005.
2004
- Genital pain linked to increased pain sensitivity throughout the body, UMHS researchers find – A press release featuring a study conducted by Barbara Reed, MD, collaborator to the CPFRC with support from Drs. Gracely and Clauw, UM news page, July 12, 2004.
- U-M seeks help in finding answers to painful questions through new registry and fund for chronic pain syndromes – A press release featuring Dr. Clauw and the CPFRC on the UM news page, August 24, 2004.
- Pain, pain, go away: From music and pets to advanced research and care, U-M Health System offers new ways to ease pain – A press release featuring Dr. Clauw and the CPFRC on the UM news page, September 8, 2004.
2003
- Link Between Depression and Pain in Fibromyalgia Still Not Clear – A press release featuring Dr. Giesecke (collaborator) on the UM news page, October 28, 2003.
- As troops come home from Iraq, U-M experts advise vigilance for symptoms of ‘Gulf War syndrome II’ – A press release featuring the CPFRC, with video of Dr. Clauw, on the UM news page, July 7, 2003.
- Coming Home from War. Post-war syndromes found to be ‘remarkably similar from conflict to conflict’ – An article featuring Dr. Clauw in medicine at Michigan magazine in their Summer 2003 issue.
- Fibromyalgia: Not All in Your Head - An article in Newsweek's May 12, 2003 issue featuring Dr. Clauw.
- U-M-tested Drug Relieves Pain of Fibromyalgia – A brief article featuring Dr. Leslie Crofford (collaborator) in medicine at Michigan magazine in their Spring 2003 issue.
2002
- The Pain of Fibromyalgia. Brain-scan study finds it’s real – An article featuring Dr. Gracely and Dr. Clauw in medicine at Michigan magazine in their Fall 2002 issue.
- Brain study of back pain sufferers yields intriguing results – A press release featured on the UM news page on October 28, 2002.
- Study: Exercise, talk therapy may help relieve some symptoms of Gulf War veterans' illnesses – A press release featured on the UM news page on October 28, 2002.
- Drug significantly improves pain in fibromyalgia patients, new data show – A press release featuring Dr. Gracely and Dr. Clauw on the UM news page on October 28, 2002.
- Fibromyalgia pain isn't all in patients' heads, new brain study finds – A press release featuring Dr. Gracely and Dr. Clauw on the UM news page on July 7, 2002.
Events
Chronic Somatic Syndromes Consortium
This Consortium of thought leaders from academic and federal institutions, as well as industry, was assembled to discuss the current state of research, knowledge, and treatment for the spectrum of chronic somatic illnesses. The consortium met on May 31, 2007 at the University of Michigan, hosted by the UM Chronic Pain & Fatigue Research Center.
Chronic Pain Conference
This May 2006 symposium was hosted by the faculty of the Division of Rheumatology, the Rheumatic Diseases Core Center and the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center.
