Tag Archives: Norway

Evaluation of a Norwegian approach to investigating suspected CFS/ME

Posted on 05/27/2016 by wames

Article introduction: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue is a frequently occurring problem in both the primary and specialist health services. The Department of Neurology at Haukeland University Hospital has established a standard assessment for patients referred with suspected CFS/ME. This study reports … Continue reading →

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Women assess quality of healthcare services in Norway

Posted on 04/22/2016 by wames

Research abstract: Objective: To test the association between self-rated health and self-rated degree of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), and CFS/ME patients’ assessment of quality of primary care, specialist care and coordination of care. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Self-reported questionnaire … Continue reading →

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ME and rituximab in Notodden Norway

Posted on 04/21/2016 by wames

ME-foreldrene blog: Lecture by Hanne Thürmer, Notodden. RituxME and current development, 13 April 2016 Lecture by dr Hanne Thürmer, Notodden Hospital Original in Norwegian/Norsk original From a lecture given at the local department of the Norwegian ME-association in Notodden, avd … Continue reading →

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Norwegian researchers call for more research into Lightning process

Posted on 03/22/2016 by wames

Article: The cause of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalopathy (CFS/ME) is not well understood and is disputed, and therapeutic options are limited. Many patients who attended the Lightning Process course reported positive effects. This should lead to a randomised controlled intervention … Continue reading →

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CFS/ME diagnosis in Norway

Posted on 02/15/2016 by wames

Research abstract: BACKGROUND Chronic fatigue is a frequently occurring problem in both the primary and specialist health services. The Department of Neurology at Haukeland University Hospital has established a standard assessment for patients referred with suspected CFS/ME. This study reports … Continue reading →

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CFS/ME pathophysiology, diagnosis & treatment overview

Posted on 01/04/2016 by wames

Review abstract: The underlying pathophysiology in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is unclear, and there is disagreement in the field over diagnostic criteria and treatments. Here, we review the literature and comment on the debate around this condition. Chronic fatigue … Continue reading →

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Group based self-management programme in Norway

Posted on 12/22/2015 by wames

Research abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a group-based self-management program for people with chronic fatigue syndrome. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Four mid-sized towns in southern Norway and two suburbs of Oslo. SUBJECTS: A total of 137 … Continue reading →

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Cancer doctor Dagfinn Øgreid has treated ME patients with rituximab

Posted on 11/26/2015 by wames

Blog article: Offers private ME treatment with cancer drugs – scientists react, by Anne Grete Storvik, Nov 23 2015 in Dagensmedicin [ translated by Google translate] A private clinic in Sandnes offers treatment for ME with the cancer drug rituximab. Patients pay … Continue reading →

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Norwegian professors question GET & CBT as interventions for ME

Posted on 11/25/2015 by wames

Article extracts: The assessment and treatment of patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis in Norway is, according to a SINTEF study from 2011 highly inadequate: There is a lack of expertise within the social, welfare and healthcare … Continue reading →

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Norwegian professors call for better use of criteria to diagnose ME

Posted on 10/28/2015 by wames

Article: Although there are good diagnostic criteria for myalgic encephalomyelitis, knowledge of the disease is often lacking and this can result in misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment. There is a need for more research, greater expertise among clinicians, and refinement of … Continue reading →

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