Author Archives: wames

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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The presence of co-morbid mental health problems in a cohort of adolescents with CFS

Posted on 11/14/2017 by wames

Research abstract: The presence of co-morbid mental health problems in a cohort of adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome, by Maria Elizabeth Loades, Katharine A Rimes, Sheila Ali, Kate Lievesley, Trudie Chalder in Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry [Preprint November 2, 2017] Objective: To … Continue reading →

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Brain chemistry profiles shows CFS & Gulf War Illness as unique disorders

Posted on 11/13/2017 by wames

Georgetown Medical Centre Press Release, 10 November 2017: Brain Chemistry Profiles Shows Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Gulf War Illness as Unique Disorders Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have found distinct molecular signatures in two brain disorders long thought to … Continue reading →

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Brain imaging study crowdfunding request – Dr Michael VanElzakker

Posted on 11/13/2017 by wames

Massachusetts General Hospital press release, 11 November 2017: Support research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) Goal: USD $29,900 / £22,854 About the Campaign: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) represents a challenging intersection of immunology, neurology, endocrinology, and other fields. Investigating such … Continue reading →

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