Author Archives: wames
Calls for wider research into PEM in ME/CFS, Long COVID & FM
More research needed into the lack of recovery time in PEM The journal Science Norway looks at the key characteristic in ME/CFS of PEM, which can also be found in some people with Long COVID and Fibromyalgia. It highlights … Continue reading
Congratulations Rob! Dad of the year!
Pride of Wales Dad of the Year 2024 Nation Radio holds Pride of Wales awards every year where people are nominated in 17 categories. The winner of Dad of the year for 2024 is Rob Messenger, carer of a … Continue reading
Research review: ME/CFS 2024
ME/CFS: the biology of a neglected disease A group of South African and British researchers have reviewed the literature and described ME/CFS in terms of symptoms, severity and burden, diagnostic criteria, causes and triggers; followed by an overview of … Continue reading
Treatment research: Immunoglobulin Therapy in ME/CFS
Successful subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Therapy in patients with ME/CFS Swedish researchers have found promising effects on symptoms in 17 people with infection associated ME/CFS from subcutaneous treatment (under the skin) with low-dose Immunoglobulin (IG) – Hizentra. Immunoglobulins are antibodies found … Continue reading
Management of nutritional failure in severe ME
Management of nutritional failure in people with severe ME/CFS: Review of the case for supplementing NICE Guideline NG206 Prof Jonathan Edwards writes: “In the United Kingdom, a small but steady stream of people diagnosed with ME/CFS have run into … Continue reading
ME/CFS services in Wales – July 2024 update
ME/CFS service development The development of health services for people with ME/CFS in Wales continues, although only one Health Board has fully launched their service. Staff recruitment is a slow business and Health Boards continue to experience internal pressures … Continue reading
FUNCAP: a new way to assess functional capacity in ME/CFS
Functional Capacity in ME/CFS: an assessment questionnaire Researchers from Norway and Norwich have collaborated to improve the ability to assess funcional capacity in ME/CFS, something they believe can inform all areas of life for affected people. “The absence of … Continue reading
Medical students learn the importance of medical education, kindness, compassion & belief in ME/CFS
Scottish medical students’ thoughts on learning about ME/CFS In early 2024 medical students at Scottish medical schools were invited to take part in an essay competition, 500 words on the topic of ‘What is your most important learning point … Continue reading
Unpaid carers write to the future Prime Minister
An open letter from unpaid carers …to the future UK Prime Minister Carers UK has organised an open letter on behalf of unpaid carers across the UK. They will deliver the final letter to 10 Downing Street following the General … Continue reading
Carmarthenshire ME Support Group meetings 2024
Carms ME Support Group The group invites people with ME, family & carers to join them in Coleshill Social Centre, Llanelli for their bi-monthly meetings. in the Coleshill Social Centre, Coleshill Terrace, Llanelli SA15 3BT. The entrance is round … Continue reading