Category Archives: Newyddion
Lactic acid bacteria (probiotics) as treatment for IBS
Abstract Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a multifactorial chronic disorder characterized by various abdominal complaints and a worldwide prevalence of 10% – 20%. Although its etiology and pathophysiology are complex and still not completely understood, aberrations along the microbe-gut-brain axis … Continue reading
Vision related symptoms in CFS/ME
Extract: People diagnosed with CFS/ME consistently report that they experience vision-related symptoms associated with their illness and some of these reports are being verified experimentally. Although vision-related symptoms may represent a significant clinical feature of CFS/ME that could be useful … Continue reading
Experiences of daily activity in CFS/ME & implications for rehabilitation programmes
Abstract PURPOSE Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), has a significant impact upon daily functioning. Most recommended treatments aim to alter activity patterns based upon assumptions of activity avoidance. However, as there is limited research on the … Continue reading
Low oxygen uptake by muscle cells causes exercise intolerance
Abstract Background The insufficient metabolic adaptation to exercise in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is still being debated and poorly understood. Methods We analysed the cardiopulmonary exercise tests of CFS patients, idiopathic chronic fatigue (CFI) patients and healthy visitors. Continuous non-invasive … Continue reading
NPD1 – potential drug for nerve pain in CFS
Abstract Prevalence of neuropathic pain is high after major surgery. However, effective treatment for preventing neuropathic pain is lacking. Here we report that perisurgical treatment of neuroprotectin D1/protectin D1 (NPD1/PD1), derived from docosahexaenoic acid, prevents nerve injury-induced mechanical allodynia and … Continue reading
French oak wood extract
Abstract Aim: The aim of this supplement study was to evaluate French oak wood extract (Robuvit®, Horphag Research Ltd) used as a supplement in association with a defined management plan for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in healthy subjects with CFS, … Continue reading
Exercise testing and CFS
Abstract PURPOSE Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is used to determine the etiology of unexplained exercise symptoms in otherwise healthy patients and those with well defined cardiopulmonary disease. Test results vary by baseline physical activity levels which are difficult to assess … Continue reading
Corff Gwarchod Iechyd yn ceisio barn am yr Iaith Gymraeg mewn gwasanaethau Gogledd Cymru
Mae Corff Gwarchod Iechyd Gogledd Cymru – CIC, yn annog pobl i roi eu barn am sut mae’r gwasanaethau GIG lleol yn cwrdd â gofynion cleifion o ran eu dewis o iaith. Dywedodd Geoff Ryall-Harvey, Prif Swyddog Cyngor Iechyd Cymuned … Continue reading
Exercise & ME/CFS the evidence, event Feb 5th Bristol
“Exercise and ME/CFS – the evidence” is an event organised by the Bristol North Fibro &Â ME/CFS Support Group on 5th Feb from 6-9.15 pm at the Watershed in Bristol. The evening will include a short 30 min version of the … Continue reading
Cynllun Cyflawni ar gyfer Cyflyrau Niwrolegol-Mae ymgynghori yn dod i ben yn fuan
The deadline for the Welsh Government’s Neuro Conditions Delivery Plan consultation is 31 January 2014. The consultation can be found online . WAMES will be submitting a response and would like to hear your views. Contact Jan. The Wales Neurological Alliance is also coordinating … Continue reading
