Category Archives: Newyddion
Dr Nigel Speight yn amlinellu hanes ME
WAMES’ medical advisor and consultant paediatrician Nigel Speight reviews the major historical developments of the last 50 years, describes the clinical pattern and spectrum of severity, and then explores the current major controversies surrounding the subject. Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: … Continue reading
Differences in physical functioning between relatively active and passive patients with CFS
Research Abstract Objective: According to the Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) protocol for patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), therapists are advised to categorize patients in relatively active and passive patients. However, evidence to support the differences in physical functioning between … Continue reading
Mycotocsinau a geir mewn pobl â CFS
Research Abstract Background: Over the past 20 years, exposure to mycotoxin producing mold has been recognized as a significant health risk. Scientific literature has demonstrated mycotoxins as possible causes of human disease in water-damaged buildings (WDB). Aim: This study was … Continue reading
HERV dod o hyd ym mherfedd pobl ag ME
Research Abstract Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a debilitating illness of unknown etiology characterized by neurocognitive dysfunction, inflammation, immune abnormalities and gastrointestinal distress. An increasing body of evidence suggests that disruptions in the gut may contribute to the induction of … Continue reading
Cytokine flucutations reflect fluctutations in fatigue severity
Research Abstract Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating disorder characterized by persistent fatigue that is not alleviated by rest. The lack of a clearly identified underlying mechanism has hindered the development of effective treatments. Studies have demonstrated elevated … Continue reading
Research review of cognitive impairments in CFS and POTS
Review abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by fatigue, sleep dysfunction, and cognitive deficits (Fukuda et al., 1994). Research surrounding cognitive functioning among patients with CFS has found difficulty with memory, attention, and information processing. A similar disorder, postural … Continue reading
Cur pen (idiopathic intracranial hypertension) a CFS
Research Abstract Introduction: Headache is common in chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition of unknown cause in which there are no clinical signs. Fatigue is common in idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a headache condition of unknown cause in which the only clinical … Continue reading
Patrymau ‘Abnormal Visual Attention’ yn ME
Research Abstract Purpose: To experimentally assess visual attention difficulties commonly reported by those with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Methods:Â Twenty-nine ME/CFS patients and 29 controls took part in the study. Performance was assessed using the Useful Field of View … Continue reading
Ffisiotherapydd yn rhybuddio therapi ‘graded exercise’ (GET) mewn ME/CFS
Physio Michelle Bull has a special interest in exercise for people with chronic fatigue – because her son has the condition I read the article about graded exercise therapy (GET) (Frontline, 20 March) with great interest as a physiotherapist and … Continue reading
Cwsg anhwylderau yn CFS
Research Abstract Objectives:Â Despite sleep disturbances being a central complaint in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), evidence of objective sleep abnormalities from over 30 studies is inconsistent. The present study aimed to identify whether sleep-specific phenotypes exist in CFS … Continue reading
