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Reduction of glucocorticoid receptor function in CFS – no causal link to childhood trauma
Research abstract: Reduction of glucocorticoid receptor function in CFS, by Megan Lynn, Laura Maclachlan, Andreas Finkelmeyer, James Clark, James Locke, Stephen Todryk, Wan-Fai Ng, Julia L Newton, Stuart Watson in Mediators of Inflammation [Preprint April 20, 2018] Glucocorticoid receptor (GR) function may … Continue reading
The putative role of oxidative & inflammation in the pathophysiology of sleep dysfunction across neuropsychiatric disorders
Review summary: The putative role of oxidative stress and inflammation in the pathophysiology of sleep dysfunction across neuropsychiatric disorders: Focus on chronic fatigue syndrome, bipolar disorder and multiple sclerosis, by Gerwyn Morris, Brendon Stubbs, Cristiano A Köhlerx, Ken Walder, Anastasiya Slyepchenko, … Continue reading
Inquest Ruling: Young drama student Merryn Crofts killed by ME
ME Association blog post by John Siddle, 18 May 2018: Inquest Ruling: Young drama student Merryn Crofts killed by M.E. A devastating disease that some experts insist is all in the mind led to the death of a young drama … Continue reading
Association of T & NK cell phenotype with the diagnosis of ME/CFS
Research abstract: Association of T and NK cell phenotype with the diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), by Jose Luis Rivas, Teresa Palencia, Guerau Fernández, Milagros Garcia in Front. Immunol., 09 May 2018 Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is … Continue reading
Music 4 ME: an album of songs & poetry to raise money for ME education & research
Music 4 ME – raising funds for education & research Music 4 M.E is an album of original songs and poetry composed and performed by people with M.E and their Carers or family about their experiences of living with M.E. The … Continue reading
#TimeForUnrestWales – funding from the Oakdale Trust
A big thank you to the Oakdale Trust The Oakdale Trust has given WAMES a grant of £1,000 to help us represent people with ME as we campaign for recognition and better services. This will enable us to continue travelling to meetings, … Continue reading
#TimeForUnrestWales – #StopIgnoringME campaign
MESiG’s #StopIgnoringME campaign aims to visually display symptoms that go ignored as a result of the invisible aspect of the illness e.g. dizziness, depression, insomnia, clumsiness, cognitive symptoms… ME/CFS is under recognised and massively underfunded, and through the campaign #StopIgnoringME … Continue reading
International #MillionsMissing Visibility action in Geneva, May 12 2018
#MillionsMissing on May 12th a day of global action that calls for health equality for everyone with ME On Saturday 12 May, representatives from around the world will gather at Place des Nations in Geneva at 12pm, at the Broken Chair … Continue reading
