HealthJuly 15, 2026

fibromyalgia

/ˌfaɪbroʊmaɪˈældʒə/

Definition

A chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness, which is being targeted for treatment via new digital and virtual reality platforms.

Etymology

The word is a medical compound derived from the Latin 'fibra' (fiber) and the Greek 'myos' (muscle) and 'algos' (pain). It was coined in the early 20th century to describe the underlying pain associated with fibrous tissue and muscles.

In the news

The article mentions fibromyalgia as the specific medical condition for which Swing Therapeutics developed an FDA-cleared digital treatment. This highlights the growing trend of tech companies acquiring specialized software to address chronic health issues.

Swing Therapeutics acquired by medical VR platform XR Health

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