Tag Archives: SEID

Beyond tired: an overview of the IOM report on CFS/SEID

Posted on 12/01/2015 by wames

Article: Beyond Tired: Is chronic fatigue syndrome a real medical condition? Yes, according to a report from the Institute of Medicine, which urges physicians to treat it accordingly, by Dolan, Darrach in Neurology Now, October/November 2015, Vol 11, Issue 5, … Continue reading →

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It’s too good to be true that exercise can help CFS sufferers

Posted on 11/12/2015 by wames

In medicine, as in life, it is sensible to be cautious about claims that seem too good to be true. Daily Telegraph’s Doctor’s Diary: It’s too good to be true that exercise can help Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers  [James Le … Continue reading →

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Dr Leonard Jason’s reflections on SEID

Posted on 07/21/2015 by wames

Article abstract: The Institute of Medicine (IOM) in the US has recently proposed that the term Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease (SEID) replace Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).  In addition, the IOM proposed a new case definition for SEID, which includes substantial … Continue reading →

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World Federation of Neurology writes about ME/CFS

Posted on 07/16/2015 by wames

Article extract: In summary, ME/CFS (SEID) is a serious, chronic, complex and systemic disease that often significantly limits the day-to-day activities of those affected. It is characterized by a prolonged, significant decrease in function; fatigue; post-exertional malaise; unrefreshing sleep; difficulties … Continue reading →

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Challenge & defence of name SEID and IOM’s definition

Posted on 07/14/2015 by wames

Fink and Schröder challenge the validity of the IoM’s new name and definition of ME/CFS: Redefining Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome To the Editor: The Institute of Medicine (IOM) proposed a new name (systemic exertion intolerance disease) and diagnostic criteria for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic … Continue reading →

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ME/CFS: a real illness

Posted on 07/03/2015 by wames

Comment on the US Institute of Medicine’s report and choice of new name SEID by Prof Anthony Komaroff: Chronic fatigue syndrome (named by some as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome [ME/CFS]) frustrates many physicians. That is understandable because there are no … Continue reading →

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The need to list exclusionary illnesses for SEID

Posted on 06/30/2015 by wames

Research abstract: The Institute of Medicine recently proposed a new case definition for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), as well as a new name, Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease (SEID). Contrary to the Fukuda et al.’s CFS case definition, there are few … Continue reading →

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CFS v SEID as diagnostic criteria

Posted on 06/26/2015 by wames

Research abstract: Background: The Institute of Medicine has recommended a change in the name and criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), renaming the illness systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID). The new SEID case definition requires substantial reductions or impairments in … Continue reading →

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New name & diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS recommended in US

Posted on 02/10/2015 by wames

The committee formed by the Institute of Medicine in the USA to examine diagnostic criteria in ME/CFS released its 280-page report on Tuesday 10th February. Its primary message is that the disease is serious, chronic, complex and multisystem, and that … Continue reading →

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