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Future healthcare for patients with the common pain disorder ‘fibromyalgia syndrome’ – fundamental changes based on the discovery of an immune cause

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Recent laboratory advances have allowed re-conceptualising fibromyalgia syndrome, a common, severe chronic widespread pain condition, as an immune-mediated disease. This article summarises key findings and their implications for preventative strategies and future healthcare advances and their costs.

Source: Future Healthcare Journal

DOI: 10.1016/j.fhj.2025.100480

Author: Andreas Goebel

Institutions: University of Liverpool, Walton Centre

Language: English

Topic: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000