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
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
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
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
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