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Title : Medical Education Webinar: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis - Diagnosis, Management and Current Research Date posted on Youtube : 6th December 2021 Video description :

Key Points Question What is the association of a COVID-19 diagnosis and mobility and physical function among community-living middle-aged and older Canadians during the initial pandemic lockdown in 2020? Findings This cohort study of 24 114 participants found that community-living...

I am starting a thread about Professor Ric Arseneau because I have come across some information about him that is concerning. I understand he gave an online presentation to people with ME/CFS, FM and related conditions. Here's a link to the slides from the presentation: bit.ly/ffdec2021 The...

full article here https://www.thelawyersdaily.ca/articles/29145/the-coming-battles-over-long-haul-covid-19-and-long-term-disability

"New Frontier ME Discovery Grant Program Discovery Grants promote the development of new interdisciplinary collaborative ME research teams, foster research excellence, and provide a stimulating environment for research training. 2021/22 Funding Opportunity Call for Proposal: English (pdf)...

"We, the undersigned, Citizens of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to: 1. Set Aside $50 Million Dollars for ME/CFS biomedical research; 2. Commission the Chief Statistician of Canada, Anil Arora, to study the economic impact of ME/CFS according to the Canadian Consensus Criteria; and...

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral infection which can cause a variety of respiratory, gastrointestinal, and vascular symptoms. The acute illness phase generally lasts no more than 2–3 weeks. However, there is increasing evidence that a proportion of COVID-19 patients...

Maybe someone we know could do an inquiry and determine that it is psychological trauma. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/30/mystery-brain-disorder-baffles-canadian-medicine

M.E. In BC [British Columbia]: How the healthcare system for M.E. impacts clinicians and patients This is a preliminary study assessing the unmet needs of patients living with ME; 25 patients were either interviewed or participated in a focus group. Over 170 health care professionals/...

This thread is for news about ME/CFS and related topics from Canada Post copied from this thread: ME/CFS: Organic Disease or Psychosomatic Illness? A Re-Examination of the Royal Free Epidemic of 1955, Underhill & Baillod, 2020 which discusses the study noted below...

This isn't new, but I don't think it has been highlighted much, if at, all online Table listing the percentage of Canadians with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivity, etc. who have 19 specific co-morbidities, based on a official survey See pages 5-8...

Google translated: The Canadian Press MONTREAL - A new test developed by Montreal researchers is expected to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), a condition better known as chronic fatigue syndrome. L'EM is currently diagnosed primarily by...

Full title: The Lonely, Isolating, and Alienating Implications of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/8/4/413

A brave & thoughtful story my daughter Nadine wrote about her recent diagnosis with ME, my family's history with the disease, COVID long-haulers and how it's time to start paying attention to those who suffer from chronic illnesses we don't yet understand. "How did my siblings and I collapse...

The National ME/FM Action Network sent an email to the people on their distribution lists asking them to share will their experiences with ME/FM and Covid i.e. lockdowns, etc. They have now shared the results on their website (see pages 2-8). I found it quite interesting...

Trial By Error: What Is the Dynamic Neural Retraining System? 2 September 2020 David Tuller https://www.virology.ws/2020/09/02/trial-by-error-what-is-the-dynamic-neural-retraining-system/

http://whri.org/calling-all-physicians-specialists-allied-health-clinical-operations-leads-and-other-clinicians/ eta: also here https://www.bcmj.org/blog/seeking-physicians-input-what-your-experience-myalgic-encephalomyelitis

full article here https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/news/local-news/park-resident-granted-premiers-council-award

A Campaign for Trying Times Leave No One Behind... is the theme of this spring’s Millions Missing Campaign for ME Health Equity in Canada — a fitting theme right now, as plans roll out across the country to gradually ease restrictions caused by the pandemic. Campaigning this year will...