Fibromyalgia: an update on clinical characteristics, aetiopathogenesis and treatment

P Sarzi-Puttini, V Giorgi, D Marotto… - Nature Reviews …, 2020 - nature.com
Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances and
functional symptoms. The etiopathogenesis, diagnostic criteria and classification criteria of …

Neurophysiological and psychosocial mechanisms of fibromyalgia: a comprehensive review and call for an integrative model

AM Pinto, M Luís, R Geenen, F Palavra… - Neuroscience & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Research into the neurobiological and psychosocial mechanisms involved in fibromyalgia
has progressed remarkably in recent years. Despite this, current accounts of fibromyalgia fail …

[HTML][HTML] Cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system in fibromyalgia: A review of preclinical and clinical research

SL Bourke, AK Schlag, SE O'Sullivan, DJ Nutt… - Pharmacology & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Characterised by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain, generalised hyperalgesia, and
psychological distress, fibromyalgia (FM) is a significant unmet clinical need. The …

Acetyl-L-carnitine in chronic pain: A narrative review

P Sarzi-Puttini, V Giorgi, S Di Lascio… - Pharmacological …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) is an endogenous molecule that not only plays a role in
energy metabolism, but also has antioxidant properties, protects from oxidative stress …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of two video-based multicomponent treatments for fibromyalgia: The added value of cognitive restructuring and mindfulness in a three-arm …

M Serrat, K Albajes, J Navarrete, M Almirall… - Behaviour research and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background/objectives The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of two video-
based multicomponent programs (FIBROWALK) and the Multicomponent Physiotherapy …

The role of the vagus nerve in fibromyalgia syndrome

DF Martins, FJF Viseux, DC Salm, ACA Ribeiro… - Neuroscience & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Fibromyalgia (FM) syndrome is a common illness characterized by chronic widespread pain,
sleep problems, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. Dysfunctional neurotransmitter systems …

Self-protection as an adaptive female strategy

JF Benenson, CE Webb… - Behavioral and Brain …, 2022 - cambridge.org
Many male traits are well explained by sexual selection theory as adaptations to mating
competition and mate choice, whereas no unifying theory explains traits expressed more in …

Stress biomarkers in individuals with fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review with meta-analysis

E Beiner, V Lucas, J Reichert, DV Buhai, M Jesinghaus… - Pain, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Evidence suggests an involvement of hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis
dysregulation in the development and maintenance of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) …

The analgesic effect of transcranial direct current stimulation in fibromyalgia: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of potential influencers of …

PEP Teixeira, K Pacheco-Barrios, LC Branco… - … : Technology at the …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background There is tentative evidence to support the analgesic effect of transcranial direct
current stimulation (tDCS) in fibromyalgia (FM), with large variability in the effect size (ES) …

[HTML][HTML] Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndromes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cardiorespiratory fitness and neuromuscular function compared with …

F Zambolin, P Duro-Ocana, A Faisal, L Bagley… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Objective To determine cardiorespiratory fitness and neuromuscular function of people with
CFS and FMS compared to healthy individuals. Design Systematic review and meta …