Author Archives: wames

Approaching recovery from ME & CFS: challenges to consider in research & practice

Posted on 11/30/2017 by wames

Research Abstract: Approaching recovery from myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome: Challenges to consider in research and practice, by Andrew R Devendorf, Carly T Jackson, Madison Sunnquist,  Leonard A Jason in J Health Psychol. 2017 Nov 1 [First Published November … Continue reading →

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Norwegian rituximab trial reports negative results

Posted on 11/28/2017 by wames

The Norwegian Rituximab trial reports negative results ahead of the publication of the full results. Attempts are now under way to determine the best way forward in understanding what has been learned and how to find out which patients may still benefit from … Continue reading →

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Autonomic nervous system function, activity patterns, & sleep after physical or cognitive challenge in people with CFS

Posted on 11/27/2017 by wames

Research abstract: Autonomic nervous system function, activity patterns, and sleep after physical or cognitive challenge in people with chronic fatigue syndrome, by E Cvejic, CX Sandler, A Keech, BK Barry, AR Lloyd, U Vollmer-Conna, in J Psychosom Res. 2017 Dec;103:91-94 … Continue reading →

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The UK ME/CFS Biobank Christmas appeal

Posted on 11/24/2017 by wames

Justgiving fundraising page: The UK ME/CFS Biobank Christmas Appeal The UK ME/CFS Biobank is fundraising for London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine because we want to support biomedical ME/CFS research. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine A world-leading centre for … Continue reading →

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Decreased connectivity & increased BOLD complexity in the default mode network in CFS

Posted on 11/22/2017 by wames

Research abstract: Decreased connectivity and increased BOLD complexity in the default mode network in individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome, by ZY Shan, K Finegan, S Bhuta, T Ireland, DR Staines, SM Marshall-Gradisnik, LR Barnden in Brain Connect. 2017 Nov 20 … Continue reading →

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Being a housebound digital academic

Posted on 11/21/2017 by wames

The Sociological review blog post, by Anna Wood, 17 November 2017:  Being a Housebound Digital Academic I have been housebound with a chronic health condition (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, ME) since 2008. Yet over the last few years I’ve published three papers and … Continue reading →

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A groundbreaking discovery could ease symptoms for millions suffering from chronic fatigue, FM & IBS

Posted on 11/20/2017 by wames

WTVFN blog post, 17 Nov 2017: Massachusetts researchers make major discovery about IBS, fibromyalgia Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have made a groundbreaking discovery that could ease symptoms for millions of people suffering from conditions such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and irritable … Continue reading →

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Families sought for trial of classroom robot as avatar for child with ME

Posted on 11/17/2017 by wames

Invest in ME Research newsletter, November 2017: Removing isolation from young people with ME IiMER invites families that: have a child who has been forced to stay at home due to ME, and who would like to participate in a trial … Continue reading →

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BMJ Best practice guide on CFS

Posted on 11/16/2017 by wames

BMJ Best Practice Guide, updated Nov 2017: Chronic fatigue syndrome Written by Dr James N Baraniuk Reviewed by Dr Rosemary Vallings, Dr Abijhit Chaudhuri Summary: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterised by a sudden or gradual onset of persistent disabling … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D status in CFS/ME

Posted on 11/15/2017 by wames

Research abstract: Vitamin D status in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis: a cohort study from the North-West of England, by KE Earl, et al in BMJ Open 2017 Nov 8;7(11) OBJECTIVE: Severe vitamin D deficiency is a recognised cause of skeletal muscle … Continue reading →

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