Category Archives: News

Metabolic abnormalities in CFS/ME: a review

Posted on 04/20/2018 by wames

Review Article abstract: Metabolic abnormalities in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis: a mini-review, by Cara Tomas, Julia Newton in Biochemical Society Transactions [Published Apr 17, 2018] Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), commonly known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a debilitating disease of … Continue reading →

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Weighted Standing Time test as a measure of orthostatic intolerance in ME/CFS

Posted on 04/19/2018 by wames

Research abstract: Weighting of orthostatic intolerance time measurements with standing difficulty score stratifies ME/CFS symptom severity and analyte detection, by Alice M. Richardson, Don P. Lewis, Badia Kita, Helen Ludlow, Nigel P. Groome, Mark P. Hedger, David M. de Kretser, Brett A. Lidbury in Journal … Continue reading →

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SEID diagnostic criteria applied on an adolescent CFS cohort

Posted on 04/18/2018 by wames

Research abstract: Systemic exertion intolerance disease diagnostic criteria applied on an adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome cohort: evaluation of subgroup differences and prognostic utility, by Tarjei Tørre Asprusten, Dag Sulheim, Even Fagermoen, Anette Winger, Eva Skovlund, Vegard Bruun Wyller in BMJ Paediatrics … Continue reading →

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KPAX002 as a treatment for ME/CFS – disappointing trial results

Posted on 04/17/2018 by wames

  Research abstract: KPAX002 as a treatment for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): a prospective, randomized trial, by Jose G Montoya, Jill N Anderson, Danya L Adolphs, Lucinda Bateman, Nancy Klimas, Susan M Levine, Donn W Garvert, Jon D Kaiser … Continue reading →

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Hope for an ME/CFS autoimmune subset: a German researcher steps forward

Posted on 04/16/2018 by wames

Simmaron Research blog post, by Cort Johnson, 1 April 2018: Hope for an ME/CFS Autoimmune Subset: A German Researcher Steps Forward German Researcher Steps Up Carmen Scheibenbogen MD is another sign that the ME/CFS field is slowly but surely hopefully … Continue reading →

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ME/CFS: evidence for an autoimmune disease

Posted on 04/16/2018 by wames

Review Abstract: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Evidence for an autoimmune disease by Franziska Sotznya, Julià Blancob, Enrica Capellid, Jesús Castro-Marrerof, Sophie Steinera, Modra Murovskag, Carmen Scheibenbogen in Autoimmun Rev. 2018 Apr 7. pii: S1568-9972(18)30088-0. [Epub ahead of print] Highlights … Continue reading →

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Helping others understand your pain

Posted on 04/14/2018 by wames

Pro Health blog post, by Sarah Anne Shockley, 14 April 2018: Helping others understand your pain I’m always surprised when people ask me, are you still in pain? or are you in pain right now? But, of course, how could … Continue reading →

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Prof Jason invites you to take part in research into abnormal response to exertion

Posted on 04/13/2018 by wames

DePaul University, Chicago questionnaire, by Prof Leonard Jason: Abnormal Response to Physical and/or Cognitive Exertion in ME and CFS We are conducting a research study because we are trying to learn more about the experience of abnormal responses to physical and/or … Continue reading →

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Lower regulatory frequency for postural control in patients with FM & CFS

Posted on 04/12/2018 by wames

Research article abstract: Lower regulatory frequency for postural control in patients with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome by Omid Rasouli, Ottar Vasseljen, Egil A. Fors, Håvard W. Lorås, Ann-Katrin Stensdotter in PLOS One [Published: April 4, 2018] As many similar symptoms are reported in fibromyalgia … Continue reading →

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Disequilibrium & orthostatic intolerance in patients with ME (CFS)

Posted on 04/12/2018 by wames

Research abstract: The etiologic relation between disequilibrium and orthostatic intolerance in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue syndrome) by K Miwa, Y Inoue in J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 24. pii: S0914-5087(18)30058-3 [Epub ahead of print] Highlights: Disequilibrium should be recognized as the important cause for … Continue reading →

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