Research in context
Evidence before this study
We conducted a PubMed search for studies examining long-term health problems in patients previously hospitalized for COVID-19, including publications up to October 29, 2024, without language restrictions. The following search terms were used...
Free fulltext:
https://biomedres.us/fulltexts/BJSTR.MS.ID.009536.php
ME/CFS – The Devastating Chronic Disease - With No Cure Volume 61- Issue 1
A T Robinson MS MLS ASCP cm*
MS MLS ASCPcm – over 40 yrs laboratory medicine experience as Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Assoc...
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1079816
News Release 8-Apr-2025
Tackling the ‘silent pandemic’: breakthrough study puts first long COVID treatment on horizon
Peer-Reviewed Publication
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
image:
COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This image...
https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-family/2025/04/05/adhd-children-are-now-in-a-queue-with-50-year-old-adults-for-a-drug-that-is-in-short-supply
An Irish doctor on why she believes autism, ADHD and depression are being overdiagnosed
Overdiagnosis of conditions such as autism, ADHD and...
ME Research UK:
ME Research UK’s first Founders’ Science Writing Award was won by Hollie Watmuff. Formerly a postdoctoral research associate at New York University, Hollie is now an Associate Medical Writer.
Here is her winning entry on using non-coding RNA to diagnose ME/CFS...
ME Research UK:
Research in Norway has found that using population health records may significantly underestimate the number of people with ME/CFS, especially amongst underserved groups.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4iZQqtq
Read more about underserved groups here: https://tinyurl.com/3svc79r
https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/isbn/9781399534420/html
Book
Ahead of Publication
Writing Contested Illness
Experimentation in Contemporary Women's Life Writing
Chloe R. Green
Language: English
Published/Copyright: 2025
This eBook will be published on October 31, 2025, when it will...
April International Research and Advocacy Roundup
Our International Roundup provides a brief snapshot of some of the ME/CFS and long COVID research funding, clinical care and advocacy actions around the world in the last few months topics include;
The ME/CFS research program at Columbia...
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1079637
News Release 7-Apr-2025
Does Paxlovid reduce long COVID symptoms? Yale-led trial finds out
Peer-Reviewed Publication
Yale University
Antiviral medications nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) were not effective in relieving long COVID symptoms...
Lived Experience Perspective
Below are quotes from user testers regarding the study materials.
“Through this wearables study…I have made adjustments and accommodations in my lifestyle, empowering me to care for myself in a more proactive way.”
“My participation…has greatly helped in managing...
Clinical Pearls
•Pacing, the careful management of exertion, is used to manage conditions such as ME/CFS; however, it is difficult to implement.
•Early data from user testing to inform a larger study is consistent with the patient community's reported benefit of using wrist-worn wearables to...
Aside:
I like disclosure statements like this where the quantity of income is mentioned:
Disclosure: Dr. Price has received personal compensation in the range of $100,000-$499,999 for serving as a Program Manager with National Institutes of Health. An immediate family member of Dr. Price has...
Support for Carers!
We’re looking forward to welcoming all carers to enrol in 2 new Virtual Support Groups coming in the first half of 2025, designed specifically for carers!
April 2025
• Carers of Adults
• Carers of School-Aged People
Tailored groups to provide support, and community for...
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/21641846.2025.2483112
Research Article
Caffeine against persistent fatigue in long-COVID: a randomized clinical trial
Liziane Rosa Cardoso
Maria Cristine Campos
Tatyana Nery
Ana Cristina de Bem Alves
Ana Elisa Speck
Naiara Souza dos Santos
Izabel...
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11553-025-01223-6
Can a simple screening test distinguish between myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) sufferers and patients with ME/CFS-like symptoms?
Abstract
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a...
Join our Partner Caregivers (all caregivers of #pwME #LongCovid #IACCs etc. welcome) meeting April 6 at 3 pm ET where we're discussing "How to Get Involved with ME/CFS and Long COVID Advocacy" with @meactnet Laurie Jones and @PlzsolveCFS Emily Taylor...
MEAction Network:
A reminder for those participating in upcoming protests and those planning protests- #MEAction offers a guide: How to Protest with ME And other Energy-Limiting Chronic Diseases guide: https://ow.ly/cV0z50V9SP7
#MEAction’s guide is for people who are planning a protest...
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