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IiME medical conference – discount available for professionals
The 7th International Invest in ME Conference will be held on 1st June 2012 in London: Building a Future for Research into ME: Clinical and Research Updates in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Top experts will be speaking and important CPD (Continuing Professional … Continue reading
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Chair yoga in Cardiff
A new Chair Yoga Class is designed to improve posture, breathing, balance, coordination and strength. It includes relaxation techniques and a short meditation which is all done sitting (and standing if able). At Heath Citizens community Hall Heath Park. Thursday … Continue reading
Energy expediture in ME/CFS
A new article has been added to Dr Sarah Myhill’s website: Energy Expenditure in ME/CFS: Immune wastage of energy and Rituximab The following have been updated: Transdermal micro-nutrients The central cause: mitochondrial failure
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Eleanor is ‘hair-raising’ for WAMES on 12th May
El Jones is bravely going to shave her head on ME Awareness day, 12th May, in aid of WAMES and invites you to sponsor her. Eleanor has had ME for 4 years and lives in south Wales. Her efforts combined … Continue reading
Low brain activity in CFS
Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) had significantly less activation of the basal ganglia in response to a known stimulus compared with a control group, American researchers report. Brain imaging during a simulated reward task showed reduced activation in the … Continue reading
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Distinguishing between ME, CFS and CF
There is much debate on the diagnostic classification of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and chronic fatigue (CF). Post-exertional malaise (PEM) is stressed as a key feature. A Thai study examines whether CF and CFS, with and without … Continue reading
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