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Research: Impaired TRPM3 ion channel function found in ME/CFS & Long COVID
TRPM3 dysfunction in post COVID-19 condition and ME/CFS patients Research from the NCNED in Australia, using their Electrophysiology ‘Patch Clamp’ technique, concludes: The results of this investigation suggest that post COVID-19 condition patients may have impaired TRPM3 ion channel … Continue reading
Delivery Plan on ME/CFS for England
DHSC Delivery Plan on ME/CFS development strategy The Department for Health & Social Care (DHSC) in England has laid out the way they intend to develop the “cross-Government Delivery Plan on ME/CFS for England”, which their Health Secretary announced … Continue reading
Research review: ME/CFS & pregnancy
ME/CFS and pregnancy A review of the research into ME/CFS in pregnancy by a team from Newcastle University concluded that: Current evidence on ME/CFS in pregnancy is limited, and findings are inconsistent. Studies are limited by small sample size and currently, … Continue reading
Research: Characteristics of immune cells of ME/CFS
Phenotypic characteristics of peripheral immune cells of Myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome via transmission electron microscopy: A pilot study from Stanford University Research paper conclusion: In summary, only a handful of studies have been performed on the ultrastructural characteristics … Continue reading
Powys Health Board defends their ME/CFS services
Powys Health Board say they are committed to using NICE guidance WAMES has been asking Health Boards in Wales what plans they have to implement the new NICE guidelines, whether they intend to consult with patients and how they … Continue reading
Severe ME Day August 8th 2022 – Brain Fog
Severe ME Day 2022 Every year we take time on August 8th to remember everyone who is suffering from, or who has ever suffered from Severe and Very Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. This year we join with people around … Continue reading
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WAMES e-news Sign up for the latest news from WAMES, straight to your inbox. Read about: the activities of WAMES what is happening in Wales of interest to people with ME & chronic illness ways to get involved and … Continue reading
WAMES & the WMEA warn against the Lightning Process
The Lightning Process: A Position Paper from the World ME Alliance The World ME Alliance and its members do not endorse the Lightning Process for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), sometimes called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). The World … Continue reading
