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Impaired information processing speed found in CFS
Research abstract Objective: To examine cognitive deficits in people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and their relationship to psychological status, CFS symptoms, and everyday functioning. Method: The current study compared the cognitive performance (reaction time, attention, memory, motor functioning, verbal … Continue reading
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Tagged cognitive dysfunction, information processing
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T & NK cell screening is a possible biomarker for CFS
Research abstract Background: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating neuro-immune disorder of unknown etiology diagnosed by an array of clinical manifestations. Although several immunological abnormalities have been described in CFS, their heterogeneity has limited diagnostic applicability. Methods: Immunological features … Continue reading
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Tagged B-cell, immunological dysfunction, NK-cell, T-cell
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Hypopituitarism – an alternative diagnosis to ME or CFS
One of the conditions that can be wrongly diagnosed as CFS is post-traumatic hypopituitarism (PTHP). Symptoms include fatigue, muscle weakness, dizziness and nausea and can occur at any time after a head injury, even many years later. Other causes of … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative diagnosis, head injury, Hypopituitarism, pituitary gland, PTHP
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Prepared to care? Carers week 2013 survey
As part of Carers week (10-16 June) UK charities asked carers to describe the impact caring had had on their lives. The results were published in the Prepared to Care? report Key findings 7 out of 10 (75%) carers were … 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
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Tagged CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy, FatiGo trial, physical functioning
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Dr Nigel Speight outlines the history of 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
Mycotoxins found in people with 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
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Tagged mould exposure, mycotoxins
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HERV found in the guts of people with 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
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Tagged gastrointestinal disorder, HERV, human endogenous retroviral, Kenny L de Meirleir, plasmacytoid dendritic cells
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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
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Tagged cognitive dysfunction, Leonard A Jason, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
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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
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Tagged cytokines, fatigue, inflammatory disorder, Jose G Montoya
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