In a sea of skeptics, this physician was one of fibromyalgia patients’ few true allies. Or was he?

In a sea of skeptics, this physician was one of fibromyalgia patients’ few true allies. Or was he?

1/22/2022

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https://www.statnews.com/2021/10/20/selling-certainty-epicgenetics-physician-was-one-of-fibromyalgia-patients-few-true-allies-or-was-he/

summary

This article tells the story of a physician who became one of the few true allies for fibromyalgia patients. It focuses on EpicGenetics, a laboratory company that developed a blood test claiming to diagnose fibromyalgia. The article explores the controversy surrounding the test and the involvement of the physician. It discusses the criticisms raised by other medical professionals about the legitimacy and accuracy of the test, as well as the conflicts of interest associated with its promotion. The article also delves into the experiences of fibromyalgia patients and their search for validation and effective treatments. It raises questions about the role of marketing and selling certainty in the medical field and the complexities of diagnosing and treating conditions like fibromyalgia.

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