me/cfs

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome is a serious illness of unknown etiology, characterized by debilitating exhaustion, memory impairment, pain and sleep abnormalities. Viral infections are believed to initiate the pathogenesis of this syndrome although the definite proof remains...

Abstract Context Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a severe chronic illness which reduces the quality of life. A potential role of neuroendocrine autoimmune dysfunction has been hypothesized. Objective To investigate the occurrence of anti-pituitary (APA) and...

ABSTRACT Background Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating condition that can negatively affect physical and mental health [1,2]. People with ME/CFS report lower perceived levels of social support, which further exacerbate challenges with mental health and...

The German/French TV channel ARTE premiered a documentary yesterday: "Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome". German and French can be chosen as languages, subtitles are available in English, Italian and Spanish. It can be viewed online here and will also come to YouTube...

Abstract Objectives Acute Q fever is a generally self-limiting infection caused by the intracellular gram-negative bacterium Coxiella (C.) burnetii. For yet unknown reasons, a subset of patients develops chronic a infection. Furthermore, a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) as post-acute Q fever...

Abstract Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic disease with the hallmark symptom of post-exertional malaise. Evidence for physiological causes is converging, however, currently no diagnostic test or biomarker is available. People with ME/CFS experience...

Shadow Burden of Undiagnosed Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) on Society: Retrospective and Prospective—In Light of COVID-19 Abstract Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a poorly understood, complex, multisystem disorder, with...

Authors: Emma C. Anderson, Maria Loades, Jennifer Starbuck, Phil Parker, Fiona Finch, Rebecca Barnes, Lucy Beasant & Esther Crawley ABSTRACT Rationale UK specialist medical care (SMC) for paediatric Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) includes behavioural approaches (Graded Exercise Therapy...

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Abstract Aims There is controversy about brain volumes in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Gulf War Illness (GWI). Subcortical regions were assessed because of significant differences in blood oxygenation level dependent signals in the midbrain between these...

This is long. If any one reads it, and have any information about some of the questions i have in there, especially if anyone have information about any other lawsuits against him (non PR related that is), i'd be interested in hearing from you. I still get the occasional panick attack when...

https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/importance-listening-treating-invisible-illness-and-long-haul-covid-19/2021-07

Perspective: Confronting Our Next National Health Disaster - Long-Haul Covid Stene Phillips, M.D., M.P.H., and Michelle A. Williams, Sc.D. Quote: To understand why long Covid represents a looming catastrophe, we need look no further than the historical antecedents: similar postinfection...

Abstract Objective We investigated the effectiveness of Graded Exercise Therapy (GET) delivered to patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) in a routine, specialist clinic by measuring patient-reported outcome data collected prospectively over several timepoints alongside therapy...

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022399921002014 Journal of Psychosomatic Research Available online 24 June 2021, 110556 Review article Functional somatic syndromes and joint hypermobility: A systematic review and meta-analysis Author links open overlay...

biomolecules: Bioenergetic and Proteomic Profiling of Immune Cells in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients: An Exploratory Study Fernandes-Guerra et al Abstract Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a heterogeneous, debilitating, and complex...

Abstract Purpose of Review Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is a global health challenge. This review aims to summarize the incidence, risk factors, possible pathophysiology, and proposed management of neurological...

From: Dr. Marc-Alexander Fluks Source: Teesside University Date: February 19, 2021 (version august 2020) URL: https://research.tees.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/25523843/John_Franklin_PhD_Thesis.pdf Ref...

Abstract Background and Objectives: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic condition distinguished by disabling fatigue associated with post-exertional malaise, as well as changes to sleep, autonomic functioning, and cognition. Mind-body interventions (MBIs)...

While researching the origins of the ideas regarding ME, I came across this paper. I'm going to post it in full, translated, because I think it's also a document of key importance for UK researchers interested in the history of the Wessely School's ideas about ME. It appeared in Nederlands...