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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
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Tagged IBS, Irritable bowel syndrome, lactic acid bacteria, probiotics
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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
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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
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Tagged Claire V Hutchinson, DePaul Symptom Questionnaire, Leonard A Jason, opthamology, vision, visual problems
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Subgroup of younger CFS people have POTS
Abstract OBJECTIVE: Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are frequently diagnosed with comorbid postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), suggesting a shared pathogenesis. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between demographic characteristics, autonomic functioning and fatigue levels … Continue reading
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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
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Accessing healthcare in your language in North Wales – survey
The North Wales Health Watchdog – the ‘CHC’, is encouraging people to give their views about how local NHS services are able to meet patients’ needs regarding their language of choice. Geoff Ryall-Harvey, Chief Officer for the North Wales Community … Continue reading
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Neurological Conditions Delivery Plan consultation ends soon
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
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Exercise & ME/CFS the evidence, event Feb 5th Bristol
“Exercise and ME/CFS – the evidence” is an event organised by the Bristol North Fibro & 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
