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Tuller says FITNET fraught with misrepresentations & methodological problems

Posted on 11/22/2016 by wames

Virology blog post, by David Tuller, 21 November 2016: Trial By Error, Continued: The New FITNET Trial for Kids The article challenges: the failure of PACE researchers to acknowledge failings of PACE the unproven use of CBT to reverse false … Continue reading →

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Can mould cause CFS?

Posted on 11/21/2016 by wames

Article abstract: When we talk with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients, we learn that before they became ill, some were exposed to water-damaged buildings (WDB) or other mold sources. This raises two questions: Are people with CFS more likely to have … Continue reading →

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CFS and chronic widespread pain in adolescence

Posted on 11/18/2016 by wames

Research highlights: 14.6% of adolescents with CFS also experienced chronic widespread pain Females twice as likely to have CFS or CWP Exclusive CFS (vs non-CFS) was associated with higher levels of reported pain and greater effect of pain This association … Continue reading →

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The “Starvation” Disease? metabolomics meets CFS down under

Posted on 11/17/2016 by wames

Health rising blog post: The “Starvation” Disease? Metabolomics Meets Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Down Under, by Cort Johnson, 10 November 2016 “The pathological nature of the fatigue experienced by ME/CFS sufferers is its inexplicable persistence, severity and its inability to be sufficiently relieved … Continue reading →

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ME Association’s Metabolomics study appeals for funds

Posted on 11/17/2016 by wames

ME Association: Make ME Better! appeal Our Make ME Better campaign aims to raise £50,000 to fund scientific research which we hope could lead to a breakthrough in diagnosis and treatment of ME/CFS. Led by Dr Karl Morten, scientists from the University … Continue reading →

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B cell functional changes & Ca2+dysregulation in ME/CFS

Posted on 11/16/2016 by wames

Research abstract: Single nucleotide polymorphisms and genotypes of transient receptor potential ion channel and acetylcholine receptor genes from isolated B lymphocytes in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome patients, by Marshall-Gradisnik S, Johnston S , Chacko A , Nguyen T , Smith … Continue reading →

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A polysaccharide from Schisandra chinensis fruit might relieve fatigue in CFS?

Posted on 11/16/2016 by wames

Research abstract: Schisandra chinensis fruits are a famous traditional Chinese medicine to treat all kinds of fatigue. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect and metabolic mechanism of a polysaccharide (SCP) from Schisandra chinensis fruits on chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS). SCP … Continue reading →

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Countess of Mar complains about BBC portrayal of FITNET trial

Posted on 11/15/2016 by wames

The Countess of Mar has written to the Director General of the BBC with a formal complaint about its portrayal of the FITNET trial from 1 Nov 2016 onwards. 3rd November 2016 Dear Lord Hall Formal Complaint to the BBC re: the purveying … Continue reading →

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Targeting serotonin and insulin-like growth factor in CFS

Posted on 11/15/2016 by wames

Thesis outline: Given the controversies and uncertainties surrounding these potentially important mediators in CFS, we decided to investigate the role of tryptophan, 5-HT and IGF-1 in CFS in this thesis. Our studies aim to obtain a deeper insight into the … Continue reading →

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Low putamen activity associated with poor reward sensitivity in childhood CFS

Posted on 11/14/2016 by wames

Research abstract: Mizuno K, Kawatani J, Tajima K, Sasaki AT, Yoneda T, Komi M, Hirai T, Tomoda A, Joudoi T, Watanabe Y. Low putamen activity associated with poor reward sensitivity in childhood chronic fatigue syndrome. Neuroimage Clin. 2016 Sep 26;12:600-606. eCollection 2016 … Continue reading →

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