Author Archives: wames
UK Biobank data demonstrates an inherited component to ME/CFS
ME/CFS Research review: Analysis of data from 500,000 individuals in UK Biobank demonstrates an inherited component to ME/CFS, by Simon McGrath, 11 June 2018 With a guest blog by Professor Chris Ponting and colleagues. UK Biobank – a national biobank different … Continue reading
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You shop. Amazon gives, with a smile. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the net purchase price of eligible purchases to the charitable organisation of your choice. Choose WAMES! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same … Continue reading
A psychiatrist’s perspective: Medically unexplained syndromes: IBS, FM & CFS
Article abstract: Medically unexplained syndromes: irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, by Jason Luty in BJPsych Advances [Published online: 6 June 2018] This is a review of three of the more common medically unexplained syndromes that present for treatment to liaison … Continue reading
Poor self-reported sleep quality & health-related quality of life in patients with CFS/ME
Research abstract: Poor self-reported sleep quality and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, by Jesús Castro‐Marrero, Maria C. Zaragoza, Sergio González‐Garcia, Luisa Aliste, Naia Sáez‐Francàs, Odile Romero, Alex Ferré Tomás Fernández de Sevilla, José Alegre in … Continue reading
The physical & mental strain of caring “jeopardising” unpaid carers’ ability to care in the future in Wales
Carers Wales blog post: Carers Week (11-17 June 2018): The physical and mental strain of caring “jeopardising” unpaid carers’ ability to care in the future in Wales The physical and mental strain of caring “jeopardising” unpaid carers’ ability to care … Continue reading
Cortical hypoactivation during resting EEG suggests central nervous system pathology in patients with CFS
Research abstract: Cortical hypoactivation during resting EEG suggests central nervous system pathology in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome, by MA Zinn, ML Zinna, I Valencia, LA Jason, JG Montoya in Biological Psychology Vol 136, July 2018, Pages 87-99 We investigated central fatigue in 50 patients … Continue reading
Structural brain changes versus self-report: machine-learning classification of CFS patients
Research abstract: Structural brain changes versus self-report: machine-learning classification of CFS patients, by Landrew S Sevel, Jeff Boissoneault, Janelle E Letzen, Michael E Robinson, Roland Staud in Exp Brain Res (2018):1-9 [Published Online: 30 May 2018] Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder associated with fatigue, pain, and … Continue reading
Comparing post-exertional symptoms following serial exercise tests
Research poster abstract: Comparing post-exertional symptoms following serial exercise tests, by Lariel J Mateo, Lily Chu, S Stevens, J Stevens, CR Snell, Todd E Davenport, and J Mark Van Ness – Workwell Foundation Presentation, April 2018 Post-exertional malaise (PEM) is an … Continue reading
Deconstructing post-exertional malaise in ME/CFS
Research abstract: Deconstructing post-exertional malaise in myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome: A patient-centered, cross-sectional survey, by Lily Chu, Ian J. Valencia, Donn W. Garvert, Jose G. Montoya in PLOS one 13(6): e0197811 [Published: June 1, 2018] Background: Post-exertional malaise (PEM) is considered to be the … Continue reading
Cerebral blood flow & heart rate variability predict fatigue severity in patients with CFS
Research abstract: Cerebral blood flow and heart rate variability predict fatigue severity in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome, by Jeff Boissoneault, Janelle Letzen, Michael Robinson, & Roland Staud in Brain Imaging Behav. 2018 May 31 [Epub ahead of print] Prolonged, … Continue reading
