Monthly Archives: April 2013

Biological breakthrough reported

Posted on 04/28/2013 by wames

The TIMES newspaper reported on the launch of the UK CFS/ME Research Collaborative (UK CMRC) on 23 April 2013: Scientists have found compelling new evidence of an underlying biological cause for the constant fatigue suffered by ME patients. The study … Continue reading →

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ME voice: April issue now out

Posted on 04/19/2013 by wames

me voice: a magazine for people with ME in Wales, by people with ME in Wales. Features in the April issue include: The poetry cure? Looking at the therapeutic nature of reading and writing poetry, and the poetry of Cardiff … Continue reading →

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The ME brain: key research findings

Posted on 04/19/2013 by wames

A new WAMES booklet lists the key research findings showing brain abnormalities, inflammation in the brain and spinal cord, and cognitive dysfunction. Read online or download a print version

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Monitoring cytokines

Posted on 04/18/2013 by wames

Cytokines have been identified as playing a key role in the dysfunction found in ME. Abstract Serum and intracytoplasmic cytokines are mandatory in host defense against microbes, but also play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases by … Continue reading →

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Help needed in Montgomeryshire

Posted on 04/13/2013 by wames

Trustees are needed to save an important project designed to help people with ME and other neurological conditions in Powys. It will be run by MANGO (Montgomeryshire Alliance of Neurological Groups and Organisations) with the help of PAVO . Community … Continue reading →

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Discretionary Assistance Fund replaces Social Fund from April 2013

Posted on 04/09/2013 by wames

The Welsh Government’s Discretionary Assistance Fund was introduced from 2 April, 2013, replacing the Social Fund, discontinued at the end of March 2013. The DAF grants will be administered by Northgate Public Services, in partnership with the Family Fund and … Continue reading →

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