New developments in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome: say goodbye to tender points?
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The Symptom Intensity Scale score can be used to identify and quantify fibromyalgia syndrome from information supplied by a simple questionnaire. In this paper, the author describes how this test was developed and argues in favor of its use in clinical practice in diagnosing fibromyalgia syndrome.
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Quality of life in fibromyalgia syndrome referred to clinic of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Baqiyatallah Hospital, Tehran
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
دوره 76 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009