Category Archives: Newyddion
Need for psychological support for neurological conditions
A new report states the case for psychological support for people living with neurological conditions in West Wales. A range of cognitive dysfunction and mental health issues are outlined, many of which are shared by a number of conditions. It … Continue reading
Cynllun Cyflawni ar gyfer Cyflyrau Niwrolegol ymgynghori
Mae’r Cynllun Cyflawni ar gyfer Cyflyrau Niwrolegol yn cynnig fframwaith ar gyfer gweithredu i Fyrddau Iechyd Lleol ac Ymddiriedolaethau. Mae’n nodi’r hyn y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei ddisgwyl gan y GIG yng Nghymru o ran cynllunio, sicrhau a darparu … Continue reading
Cywirdeb y cof am symptomau CFS
Abstract This study serves as an investigation of the reliability of symptom data as reported by individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), across three recall time frames (the past week, the past month, and the past 6 months), and at … Continue reading
Dweud eich dweud – pleidleisio newydd ar y wefan WAMES
The first in a new series of polls will help WAMES to be more informed when campaigning on your behalf Which symptom would you most want health professionals in Wales to help you with?
Information processing problems in CFS
Research abstract Information processing difficulties are common in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). It has been shown that the time it takes to process a complex cognitive task, rather than error rate, may be the critical variable underlying CFS … Continue reading
Nid oes tystiolaeth bod y brechlyn canser ceg y groth yn achosi CFS
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has found no evidence that Cervarix – an HPV vaccine which protects against cervical cancer- causes chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME. The MHRA’s scientists conducted their study after reports that … Continue reading
Cynulliad pobl ifanc – dweud eich dweud
There is still time to tell Funky Dragon, the children and young people’s assembly for Wales, what you think they should be doing in 2013/14. Their mission is to enable children and young people up to aged 25 in Wales to … Continue reading
Brain fog in POTS
Research abstract PURPOSE: Adolescents with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) often experience ill-defined cognitive impairment referred to by patients as ‘‘brain fog.’’ The objective of this study was to evaluate the symptom of brain fog as a means of gaining further … Continue reading
Post-exertion malaise in CFS: symptoms & gene expression
Research abstract BACKGROUND A primary complaint of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients is post-exertion malaise, which is a worsening of symptoms following activities such as exercise. PURPOSE To examine the link between gene expression for metabolite, adrenergic, immune, and glucocorticoid … Continue reading
Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth BackCare, 7-11 Hydref 2013
This year’s campaign is ‘Caring for Carers’. Carers provide invaluable help and assistance to their children, friends, relatives, and partners, but what happens when their work leads to back pain, compromising their ability to care? Back pain is endemic among … Continue reading
