Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and National Fibromyalgia Association Announce Successful Outcomes from Landmark Educational Initiative

NEW YORK CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Fibromyalgia Circle of Care Initiative has achieved dramatic success in heightening awareness, diagnosis and best practice treatment of fibromyalgia – a complex and chronic pain disorder that plagues an estimated 10 million Americans. Most people go undiagnosed, suffering from widespread body pain and fatigue that impacts the ability to carry out the simplest daily activities. According to The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing and the National Fibromyalgia Association, the initiative has already demonstrated success in increasing the awareness and adoption of multi-faceted fibromyalgia treatments including patient education, cognitive behavior therapy, prescription medication and exercise.

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