Fibromyalgia

Guest Host:

Katty Kay of the BBC
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 11:06 a.m.
Fibromyalgia

A new drug has been approved by the F.D.A. to treat fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by chronic and widespread pain. We'll talk about some of the ongoing questions related to its diagnosis and treatment.

A new drug has been approved by the F.D.A. to treat fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by chronic and widespread pain. We'll talk about some of the ongoing questions related to its diagnosis and treatment.

Guests

Frances Bremer

spokesperson, National Fibromyalgia Association

Dr. Nortin Hadler

Professor of Medicine and Microbiology/Immunology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Attending Rheumatologist, UNC Hospitals

Alex Berenson

reporter, New York Times

Dr. Patrick Wood

researcher and clinician specializing in fibromyalgia,
chief medical officer of Angler Biomedical Technologies

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