Author Archives: wames
30% school absence due to ME in Norway
Phoenix rising forum post, 6 Feb 2017: Norwegian prime minister concerned about young ME-patients. Norwegian media have reported several places today the prime minister’s concern for young ME patients. Last year she asked Ministry of Health and Care Services to … Continue reading
A reexamination of the Cognitive Behavioral model of CFS
Thesis abstract: Cognitive behavioral theories of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) assert that cognitions and behaviors perpetuate the fatigue and impairment that individuals with CFS experience (Wessely, Butler, Chalder, & David, 1991). Vercoulen and colleagues (1998) utilized structural equation modeling to empirically … Continue reading
Narratives of young people living with a diagnosis of CFS/ME
Thesis abstract: CFS/ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is a distressing and potentially debilitating condition. It can also be understood as a contested condition, surrounded by controversy about its nature, causes and treatment. Previous research indicates that those affected experience this climate of contestation as a … Continue reading
Video lectures from English & Norwegian researchers in Norwich
Invest in ME public talks in Norwich on ME/CFS biomedical research, published 7 Feb 2017 An event held in Norwich in January 2017 gave the public a chance to hear about some of the biomedical research being undertaken on the … Continue reading
The experiences of healthcare professionals working in chronic fatigue services
Thesis abstract: The first part of this thesis is a systematic review and narrative synthesis of healthcare professionals’ experiences of working with people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME). A total of 15 qualitative studies met the inclusion criteria. There was significant … Continue reading
Thousands could have Lyme disease without knowing
ITV news Wales report, 8 Feb 2017: Thousands could have Lyme disease without knowing A campaign to raise awareness of Lyme disease has found that thousands of people could be living with the condition, having been diagnosed with something else. … Continue reading
Dr Chris Armstrong talks about the role of gut health in ME/CFS
Huffington post Australia article, by Emma Brancatisano, 2 Feb 2017: How Gut Bacteria Is Helping To Unpack Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Can improving a person’s gut health help? Extracts: Dr Chris is part of a team of researchers at Melbourne University … Continue reading
Review of dietary & nutrition interventions for CFS/ME
Review abstract: Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is characterised by unexplained fatigue for at least 6 months accompanied by a diverse but consistent set of symptoms. Diet modification and nutritional supplements could be used to improve patient outcomes, such … Continue reading
