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This reference supplies the latest information on conditions that are not well-understood and even discounted by some practitioners. Drs. Wallace (medicine, U. of California, Los Angeles) and Clauw (rheumatology, U. of Michigan Medical School) have compiled 35 chapters by international experts treating the definition of such chronic pain syndromes as fibromyalgia, their neurobiology, clinical features, association with other disorders, practice tips, and treatment options. A chapter each is devoted to the special challenges of fibromyalgia in pediatric patients, and future research directions. Resources include organizations and videos. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This volume is the first comprehensive text devoted to fibromyalgia and other centrally mediated chronic pain syndromes. Leading experts examine the latest research findings on these syndromes and present evidence-based reviews of current controversies.Chapters discuss the definition, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of chronic pain and fibromyalgia, the clinical presentations of fibromyalgia syndrome, and central sensitization syndromes associated with chronic neuromuscular pain. The contributors thoroughly examine various approaches to evaluation and management of patients with fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Other chapters focus on disability issues, prognosis, and future research directions. A critically reviewed listing of Websites and other resources is included.
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