Carl Bergstrom has debunked this article and condemned Stuart Ritchie for his “racist” interpretation in this Mastodon thread:...
Of note: “Of the 146 studies [out of 176] that reported where their funding came from, pharmaceutical companies funded 72 studies. The average...
BBC article on this review: 'Shocking' lack of evidence on antidepressants for chronic pain People with chronic pain are being given...
This certainly echoes with ZonMw’s granting 4.4M€ to Prof Rosmalen in the Netherlands. The same mistakes are made on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Norwegian GWAS included 2532 patients and did not identify any risk loci for ME/CFS....
A side note that may or may not be relevant: I find it interesting that the recent results on autoantibodies and peripheral stimulation in...
If two diametrically opposed sides (CFS is overmedicalized fatigue vs CFS is a real disease) share the same assessment and conclusions about the...
The BPS / CBT model of fatigue in chronic conditions certainly extends beyond MUS / PPS. For instance, Prof Rona Moss-Morris has received funding...
If hearsay is the standard by which Prof Kell rates clinical evidence, I’m afraid that there is reason to be doubtful about his research. [MEDIA]
If the care that Gulf War veterans have received is anything to go by, not well.
Of note: “For studies proposed under this RFA, it is recommended that the investigators utilize the Canadian Consensus Criteria for ME/CFS as...
This article is a picture perfect example of why scientists and physicians, especially those working in public health, should be forced to take...
The elephant is the official animal of Thailand. However, there are no rhinos in Thailand anymore and Prince Charles is gone, so we know after all...
Antidepressants and benzodiazepines, while they work differently on the brain, are two sides of the same coin when it comes to physical...
I’m not sure how a trial of marijuana can be blinded because it is obviously psychoactive. I believe that the same problem occurred with the...
The conclusion seems sensible. It boils down to the question of finding a balance between an exertion test that elicits detectable biological...
A nail in the coffin.
When discussing the claim that ME, CFS and SEID are distinct clinical entities based solely on their definitions / diagnostic criteria, I find it...
Some people can indeed take benzodiazepines for an extended period of time without developing (too much) tolerance or even without experiencing...
I strongly disagree on ethical grounds. Benzodiazepines can cause physical dependence within a matter of weeks, so even a short clinical trial of...
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