Monthly Archives: October 2014
Psychological services for people with Neuro conditions in Powys – consultation
Powys teaching Health Board (PtHB) are seeking your views on the provision in Powys, of psychological support for people with, or caring for someone, with a neurological condition. Bernadette Bustin from PtHB has been tasked with a short term project … Continue reading
Online programmes & ME/CFS
Abstract BACKGROUND: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a long-term, debilitating condition that impacts numerous areas of individuals’ lives. The two predominant treatment options for ME/CFS are cognitive behavioral therapy and graded exercise therapy; however, many people have found these … Continue reading
Protective Effect of Triticum aestivum L (EETA) in CFS
Abstract BACKGROUND: Oxidative stress plays a major role in the pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Keeping in view the proven antioxidant activity of Triticum aestivum L., this study has been undertaken to explore the potential therapeutic benefit of this … Continue reading
ME/CFS & FM Health Services Action Plan
On 16 September 2014 the Health Minister, Mark Drakeford, wrote to Local Health Boards drawing their attention to the Action Plan for improving services for people with ME, CFS and Fibromyalgia in Wales. The Action Plan was devised by the ME/CFS … Continue reading
Hate crime awareness week 11-18 Oct 2014
The week commencing 11th to 18th October is National Hate Crime Awareness week. This year in North Wales, key agencies are coming together to co ordinate an awareness raising campaign. They will all be promoting the same key message – hate … Continue reading
Prescribing powers extended in Wales
Physiotherapists, chiropodists and podiatrists in Wales now have new powers to prescribe medicines to their patients, the Welsh Government announced . On September 24, 2014, new laws came into force, which will allow this group of health professionals, who have … Continue reading
Prudent healthcare website launched in Wales
Making Prudent Healthcare Happen in Wales Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford has launched the new website Making Prudent Healthcare Happen, which aims to ensure Wales remains at the forefront of this emerging global movement. Read what Professor Drakeford said … Continue reading
Anti-inflammatory drugs and CFS/ME
Richard N. Podell M.D., MPH discusses the implications of Japanese research which found inflammation in the brain on the prohealth website: For most people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) central nervous system function is abnormal. However, we don’t understand the … Continue reading
Do MS & ME/CFS co-exist in the same patients?
Research abstract INTRODUCTION: Fatigue is a major cause of disability and handicap in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients. The management of this common problem is often difficult. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) is another common cause of fatigue which is prevalent in … Continue reading
UK CFS/ME Research Colllaborative (CMRC) news
The latest Board minutes: 24 Sep 2014 The UK CFS/ME Research Collaborative’s report from its first annual conference, Sep 2014
