Monthly Archives: December 2013

Cytokines and neuropathic pain

Abstract Cytokines and chemokines are proteins that coordinate the immune response throughout the body. The dysregulation of cytokines and chemokines is a central feature in the development of neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, and demyelination both in the central and peripheral nervous systems … Continue reading

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Childhood stressors in the development of CFS and FM

Review Abstract Background Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM) are both highly prevalent conditions associated with extreme disability and with the development of co-morbid psychiatric disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Childhood stressors have been shown to induce persistent … Continue reading

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Functional capacity evaluation in CFS

Abstract Background: Objective measurements of function often form the basis for legal decisions about whether a patient is fit for return to work, or conversely, entitled to disability compensation. The functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is regarded as the gold standard for measuring work capacity … Continue reading

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Need for psychological support for neurological conditions

A new report states the case for psychological support for people living with neurological conditions in West Wales. A range of cognitive dysfunction and mental health issues are outlined, many of which are shared by a number of conditions. It … Continue reading

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Which term best describes the key ME symptom for you?

Email us if you chose option 7, or have any comments on this poll. Definitions: Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM) – inappropriate loss of physical and mental stamina, rapid muscular and cognitive fatigability, malaise and/or fatigue, and/or pain and a tendency for other symptoms … Continue reading

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