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Abstract Introduction: Brain fog (BF) is a term used to describe difficulties with concentration, memory, and overall mental clarity. Links of BF to chronic fatigue syndrome and COVID-19 have been described, as well as recently to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and probiotics...

"In brief, N=3,054 young adults residing in Switzerland were recruited via college and university mailing lists between 2009 and 2010 and participated in an online survey on functional somatic syndromes. Mean age was 24.6 ± 5.6 years, 2,042 (73.4%) of the participants were women and 812 (26.6%)...

Introduction Medically unexplained symptoms or functional somatic symptoms are highly abundant in the general population [1] as well as in primary [2] and secondary healthcare settings [3]. In specific constellations, they have received labels such as “chronic fatigue syndrome” [4]...

Full abstract. Highlights The network structure of functional somatic symptoms (FSS) was estimated. Ten communities (i.e., groups of symptoms) emerged. Central symptoms connecting FSS were fatigue and depression. In addition, bridge symptoms connecting FSS and depression were identified. These...

Published papers thread for w/c 28th Oct. Twitter: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sci4me/posts/pfbid02V2wHGkzChGSvqHLLEgFPLHvbFTu8YWbXhADfSbYwjhC3v57r1tdCWZFHpKhEupBul Mastodon: https://med-mastodon.com/@s4me/113424097488598850 Bluesky...

Previous output from Van Der Feltz-Cornelis as either lead or co-author. Prevalence, risk factors and characterisation of individuals with long COVID […] in over 1.5 million COVID cases in England, 2024, Wang+ Prevalence of mental health conditions and brain fog in people with long COVID, 2024...

Previous publications from Renz-Polster, When COVID does not heal: post-COVID courses with fatigue and exercise intolerance 2022 Renz-Polster and Scheibenbogen Preprint: Broken Connections: The Evidence for Neuroglial Failure in ME/CFS, 2022, Renz-Polster The Pathobiology of Myalgic...

On average, my peak hours are normally between late morning and mid afternoon. Cognitively before that period I am typically at my worst, and afterwards is when my physical capacity starts to diminish as time passes.

Abstract Background Rehabilitation plays a crucial role in restoring work ability and facilitating the reintegration of post-COVID patients into the workforce. The impact of rehabilitation on work ability and return to work (RTW) of post-COVID patients remains poorly understood. This study was...

News in Brief posts for w/c 28th Oct. Twitter: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sci4me/posts/pfbid02QEzkbjYg9xsHxemavTepL4gTirA8HmBwbVjjDsQjLPRy8qavce3dsKRxLrkBhHLjl Mastodon: https://med-mastodon.com/@s4me/113418513221563582 Bluesky...

Definitions are important here, I think. If by exercise you mean any activity that takes me beyond my sustainable exertion limit then, to answer the poll question, I might have very short term temporary benefit from it but very soon I will no longer gain any benefit and start to deteriorate. If...

Abstract Background Working alongside patients and the public to shape and engage with research, Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE), facilitates more impactful research outcomes. The UK Standards for Public Involvement provides a framework for conducting PPIE; however, they...

Full title: Comparison of cognitive behaviour therapy versus activity management, both delivered remotely, to treat paediatric chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis: the UK FITNET-NHS RCT Authors: Esther Crawley, Emma Anderson, Madeleine Cochrane, Beverly A Shirkey, Roxanne...

Abstract Burnout and fatigue have overlaps in their symptoms. The common denominator is exhaustion. Physical activity has been shown to be a risk-reducing factor for the development or manifestation of symptoms. There is also evidence of an effect of physical activity in the acute phase...

Or perhaps this shows that the mDSQ is poor at defining PEM. Dead, heavy feeling after starting to exercise. Next day soreness or fatigue after non-strenuous, everyday activities. Mentally tired after the slightest effort. Minimum exercise makes you physically tired. Physically drained or sick...

Not sure if you missed it but this was from 2019, so may not represent what she is currently working on.

Abstract Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic cholestatic liver disease. Half of patients experience debilitating fatigue, which is currently untreatable. Previous studies have shown muscle bioenergetic abnormalities in PBC, including increased muscle acidosis with exercise linked to...

Introduction Regardless of cause, persistent somatic symptoms (synonymous with persistent physical symptoms) are distressing somatic complaints, which are present on most days for at least several months [1]. The term “persistent somatic symptoms” is therefore not linked to a specific cause of...

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Existing threads, https://www.s4me.info/threads/are-you-sensitive-to-alcohol.5964/ https://www.s4me.info/threads/are-you-sensitive-to-alcohol-the-poll.5975/