Author Archives: wames
Show others what living with ME is like through the WAMES’ photo project
ME and my world – a WAMES photo project ME is a complex and often misunderstood illness. Throughout 2018 WAMES will be exploring a number of ways to raise awareness of our condition. To begin with, through a series of … Continue reading
Rethinking childhood adversity in CFS
Research abstract: Rethinking childhood adversity in chronic fatigue syndrome, by James E Clark, Sean L Davidson, Laura Maclachlan, Julia L Newton, Stuart Watson in Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health & Behavior [Published online: 10 Oct 2017] Background: Previous studies have consistently shown increased … Continue reading
WAMES is looking for a new treasurer
Are you good with figures? Liz Chandler has been our treasurer for over 10 years, but now needs to step down. The role of the treasurer is to: Maintain an overview of WAMES’ financial affairs and advise the committee on … Continue reading
Report Hate Crime!
This week is National Hate Crime Awareness week 14th to 21st October 2017 A hate crime is where an individual is targeted because of their identity or perceived difference. It could be an act of violence or hostility or discrimination. … Continue reading
#TimeForUnrestWales campaign
WAMES will be supporting the international #TimeForUnrest campaign over the next year alongside our own Wales specific campaigns. #TimeForUnrest is a global campaign to grow and strengthen the global movement for equal recognition, education, research, and funding for ME. The … Continue reading
Sleep-wake rhythm disturbances & perceived sleep in adolescent CFS
Research abstract: Sleep-wake rhythm disturbances and perceived sleep in adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome, by M Pedersen, M Ekstedt, MC Småstuen, VB Wyller, D Sulheim, E Fagermoen, A Winger, E Pedersen, H Hrubos-Strøm in J Sleep Res. 2017 Oct; 26(5):595-601. [Epub 2017 … Continue reading
AfME invites PhD proposals for biomedical research pilot projects
Action for ME blog post, 10 Oct 2017: Call for biomedical PhD research proposals now open Action for M.E. is inviting PhD proposals for high-quality biomedical research pilot projects that will address the biology of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). … Continue reading
Defining & measuring recovery from ME and CFS – the physician perspective
Research abstract: Defining and measuring recovery from myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome: the physician perspective, by Andrew R. Devendorf, Carly T. Jackson, Madison Sunnquist & Leonard A. Jason in Disability and Rehabilitation [Published online: 05 Oct 2017] Purpose: To … Continue reading
A physiotherapist with CFS: a life of ‘pacing and management’
PT in motion (American Physical Therapy Association) blog post, by Eric Ries 13 September 2017: The Real Story About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has come a long way since the 1980s, when it was widely dismissed as … Continue reading
