Monthly Archives: July 2013

Bedroom tax judgement to be appealed

PRESS RELEASE Lawyers representing adults and children with disabilities who are challenging the Government’s ‘Bedroom Tax’ have vowed to fight on after today losing part of their High Court battle to halt the controversial new housing benefit regulations that came … Continue reading

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CFS in children and adolescents in Bergen Norway

Research abstract Aim: To estimate number of children being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Methods: For a period of 10 years (2002–2011) data from children being referred for fatigue symptoms were collected retrospectively. Results: Thirty-seven children were referred. Four … Continue reading

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£400 raised for WAMES

Well done to Natasha Trew-Burns for raising over £800 at her fundraising event in Gwent last month for WAMES and FMA UK. Thanks to all who supported her efforts.

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Depression found in under third of children with CFS/ME

Research abstract OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence of depression in children with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and investigate the relationship between depression in CFS/ME and clinical symptoms such as fatigue, disability, pain and school attendance. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey … Continue reading

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Delayed recovery in CFS can affect exercise testing results

Research abstract Objectives  –  Reduced functional capacity and post-exertional fatigue following physical activity are hallmark symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and may even qualify for biomarker status. That these symptoms are often delayed may explain the equivocal results for clinical … Continue reading

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