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European Commission funding opportunities for ME/CFS

EC invites ME/CFS researchers to compete for grants   The European ME Coalition reports: “More than 2 years after the adoption of the ME/CFS resolution, the European Commission has finally taken an initiative to support research on ME/CFS. The Horizon … Continue reading

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Ensuring the voice of the very severely affected ME/CFS patient is heard in research

Ensuring the voice of the very severely affected Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patient is heard in research-a research model, by  Helen Baxter   Research article abstract: Most of the research about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) has focused on ambulant … Continue reading

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All in your head? Brain research in ME/CFS

ME Research UK blog post: All in your head? Brain research in ME/CFS,  8 February 2021   Following last week’s introduction to the brain, here is an overview of some of the brain research conducted in ME/CFS in recent years, … Continue reading

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Protective effect of hemin against experimental CFS in mice: possible role of neurotransmitters

Protective effect of hemin against experimental Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in mice: possible role of neurotransmitters, by Vandana Thakur, Sumit Jamwal, Mandeep Kumar, Vikrant Rahi & Puneet Kumar  in Neurotoxicity Research (2020) [doi.org/10.1007/s12640-020-00231-y]   Research abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is … Continue reading

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Symptoms of ME/CFS

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Cerebral blood flow and heart rate variability in CFS

Cerebral blood flow and heart rate variability in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a randomized cross-over study, by Anneleen Malfliet, Roselien Pas, Raf Brouns, Joris De Win, Samar M Hatem, Mira Meeus, Kelly Ickmans, Robbert-Jan van Hooff, and Jo Nijs in heart 2018; 21:E13-E24 BACKGROUND: Pain, fatigue, and concentration difficulties … Continue reading

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NICE stakeholder workshop reports

NICE CG53 Stakeholder engagement meeting This week NICE held an introductory stakeholder meeting in London. There were limited places at the meeting and WAMES’ request to join the meeting by video conference was not successful. Future meetings will require a trip to London. NICE … Continue reading

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Could we finally have a definitive biomarker for ME/CFS?

ME Research UK blog post, 9 June 2017: Could we finally have a definitive biomarker for ME/CFS? It’s a recurring theme, but the diagnosis of ME/CFS is severely hampered by the lack of a test that can distinguish people with … Continue reading

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Overview of vision problems in ME/CFS

ME Research UK article, 13 Feb 2017: Shifting focus Problems with vision are relatively common among people with ME/CFS, the majority of whom report symptoms such as hypersensitivity to light, difficulties focusing, and dry eyes. But despite their significant impact … Continue reading

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Ditloid 100 question quiz competition in aid of ME Research UK

Help raise money for 2 charities by paying £10 to enter a competition.    Answer a 100 question quiz before 1st January 2017 to have a chance of winning one of 10 great prizes: Two exclusive tickets for VIP seats to … Continue reading

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