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"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for nature cannot be fooled." Richard Feynman

So far the only real benefit I have seen from AI is the potential for greater efficiency in spotting patterns in data. Which is a very real benefit, to be sure. But it is not good at the critical function of interpreting and recognising meaningful patterns in data. That is likely to remain a...

126.com and 163.com are major sources of email spam. But so is gmail.com, so it doesn't tell us much, beyond they don't have full control of the spam issue (and may not care to try too hard).

Garner is increasingly doing more damage to his own reputation with his shrill 'look at me' act than he could do to his critics. I almost (almost) feel sorry for him at times.

The very model of a modern BPS general.

This. False hope is the worst possible scenario.

Using 'fatigue' in the name is always major red flag. This. So next time she needs major surgery she will be happy to forgo anaesthetic? The fact that pain takes place in the brain does not make it something that can be arbitrarily suppressed or wished away. –––––– I am not sure this piece...

When you look up incompetence, dishonesty, shamelessness, hubris, exploitation, cruelty, and abject cowardice in the dictionary it says "See British medical establishment on ME/CFS".

Why do I not feel reassured?

Not always, but in general links can have everything from the question mark* on removed, without affecting their function. *Including the question mark.

What 'treatment'? Have you ever considered funding a robust and competent medical research programme?

Conclusions We show that certain groups of physical multimorbidity may be associated with a higher risk of subsequent depression. However, our findings invite further investigation into other factors, such as social considerations, which may link physical multimorbidity with depression. Nice to...

most evidence supporting cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) comes from randomised controlled trials Fail right there.

this hyper-vigilant state Same old, same old.

The real take away message is that the major risk factor is extremely severe acute Covid infection.

Self-reported fatigue and/or chronic fatigue was determined using the Chalder fatigue scale. Stopped there. Seriously. Subsequent comments from members simply confirmed that choice. At some point – and I think it is way past that point now – ignorance about the problems with studies like...

Check if the pills you are splitting are enteric coated to protect the contents against stomach acid. If they are then you should repackage the split pill into an enteric gelatine capsule. You can can buy them easily enough on eBay, chemists/pharmacists, etc. Look for the white ones, not the...

The idea that you could just become completely disabled out of the blue with something no one understands or can treat is a truth unpleasant for people to grapple with. And terrifying, which it is.

it is the subjective patient perspective alone that counts. Rubbish.

Small amounts, more frequently works better for me.