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RMCFA's Most Recent Newsletter (December 2009)
Next Event:
January 16, 2010 -- Oxidative Stress,
DVD Lecture by Dr. Paul Cheney,
1-4 PM, National Jewish Health
Click here for more event details (and future event information)
Facts about CFIDS and Fibromyalgia? CFIDS - Fibromyalgia
- 3-6 percent of the US population meet the definition for FMS
- CFS may affect as many as 4 million Americans - more than Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Lupus, Lung Cancer or Ovarian cancer
- Less than 20% of Americans with CFS have been diagnosed due to lack of education and awareness.
- CFS and Fibromyalgia are as debilitating as Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis and other similar chronic conditions.
- The lost annual economic impact of CFS is estimated to be more than $9.1 billion
Physician and Medical Provider Education & Awareness:
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CDC Toolkit: Fact Sheets for Healthcare Professionals - click here
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Medication/Pharma Chart and Treatment Resource - click here
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Treatment FYI: Controlling Pain - Benjamin Natelson, MD - click here
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Ten Discoveries about the Biology of CFS - Anthony Komaroff, MD - click here
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Making the Most of Your Doctor's Appointments - Dr. Lucinda Batemen - click here
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Educational DVD on Fibromyalgia - Watch It Online- click here
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