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IACFS/ME journal on fatigue now online
The new journal published by the International Association of CFS/ME is now online. This is a special free access double issue. Subsequent issues will be available by login to full members of IACFS/ME. Also, a print version can be ordered. … Continue reading
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Tagged fatigue, Fred Friedberg, international association of CFS/ME
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ME & CFS most difficult for GPs to refer
The Aviva Health of the nation Index 2013 presents the results of a study canvassing the opinions of GPs and 1,000 patients across the UK: “As with last year’s survey, GPs told us that they were still struggling to refer patients … Continue reading
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Tagged AVIVA, GPs, specialist referrals
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Bad sleep dramatically alters body
BBC News reports that a run of poor sleep can have a potentially profound effect on the internal workings of the human body according to UK researchers. The activity of hundreds of genes was altered when people’s sleep was cut … Continue reading
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Tagged immune system, PNAS, Prof Colin Smith, sleep deprivation, University of Surrey
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new WAMES magazine: me voice
The first issue of me voice: the wames magazine has been published today. There will be 5 issues a year providing a distinctively Welsh context for sharing news and views surrounding ME. You can subscribe to a paper copy, have … Continue reading
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Tagged magazine, me voice, wames information exchange
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Benefits cuts will hit Welsh economy
The two reports commissioned by the Welsh Government to better understand the impact of the welfare reforms show that the changes to the UK welfare system announced prior to December’s Autumn Statement will reduce total benefit and tax credit entitlements … Continue reading
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Tagged DLA, welfare reforms, Welsh Government
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State of caring survey
Out of pocket? Health suffered? Given up work? No social life? Tell Carers UK about it. They need to hear about the impact caring has had on your life as part of their major Caring and Family Finances Inquiry. They … Continue reading
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Carers’ Rights Workshop 5 March
Carers Wales is holding a free workshop for carers who would like to learn more about their legal rights on Tuesday 5th March 2013 at River House, Ynysbridge Court, Cardiff CF15 9SS from 10.30am until 2.00pm. A light lunch will … Continue reading
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ME Group Meeting in North East Wales
Clwyd ME Support Group are holding a lunch meeting for people in North East Wales at 12pm on Saturday 9th March at the Beaufort Park Hotel, New Brighton, Near Mold. This is an opportunity for people with ME, CFS and … Continue reading
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Views on the nature of CFS
Literature review abstract OBJECTIVES Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), has provoked much controversy and led to arguments between the medical profession and patient organizations. A particular focus for debate is the categorization of the condition … Continue reading
