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Poetry – a life-saver for Ffion
Ffion Original Poems Ffion has a degree in English and French and loves languages, literature, and writing. She also used to love opera, film, theatre, concerts, walking, socialising and, especially, travelling. But her life changed totally when she was diagnosed with … Continue reading
Transient Receptor Potential Ion channels in the etiology & pathomechanism of CFS/ME
Research abstract: Transient Receptor Potential Ion Channels in the Etiology and Pathomechanism of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, by Donald Staines, S Du Preez, H Cabanas, C Balinas, N Eaton, R Passmore, R Maksoud, J Redmayne, S Marshall-Gradisnik in International Journal … Continue reading
POTS rising! An overview of postural orthostatic tachycardia
Simmaron Research blog post, by Cort Johnson, 28 April 2018: POTS Rising! Research & Advocacy Producing Breakthroughs in Neglected Disease Remarkable Progress It’s rare that a clear cause of disease like postural orthostatic tachycardia (POTS) or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) or … Continue reading
Songs of silence – songs about ME
Songs of Silence album by Anette Gilje A Norwegian ME sufferer and advocate has released her haunting album of short songs in English, which reflect several aspects of living with ME, and are aimed at people with low listening capacity.Listen to … Continue reading
Ginseng as a treatment for fatigue
Review abstract: Ginseng as a Treatment for Fatigue: A Systematic Review by Noel Arring, Denise Millstine, Lisa A Marks, Lillian M Nail in J Altern Complement Med. 2018 Apr 6. [Epub ahead of print] BACKGROUND: Millions of people with chronic … Continue reading
Reduction of glucocorticoid receptor function in CFS – no causal link to childhood trauma
Research abstract: Reduction of glucocorticoid receptor function in CFS, by Megan Lynn, Laura Maclachlan, Andreas Finkelmeyer, James Clark, James Locke, Stephen Todryk, Wan-Fai Ng, Julia L Newton, Stuart Watson in Mediators of Inflammation [Preprint April 20, 2018] Glucocorticoid receptor (GR) function may … Continue reading
The putative role of oxidative & inflammation in the pathophysiology of sleep dysfunction across neuropsychiatric disorders
Review summary: The putative role of oxidative stress and inflammation in the pathophysiology of sleep dysfunction across neuropsychiatric disorders: Focus on chronic fatigue syndrome, bipolar disorder and multiple sclerosis, by Gerwyn Morris, Brendon Stubbs, Cristiano A Köhlerx, Ken Walder, Anastasiya Slyepchenko, … Continue reading
Inquest Ruling: Young drama student Merryn Crofts killed by ME
ME Association blog post by John Siddle, 18 May 2018: Inquest Ruling: Young drama student Merryn Crofts killed by M.E. A devastating disease that some experts insist is all in the mind led to the death of a young drama … Continue reading