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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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Support for the microgenderome invites enquiry into sex differences in ME/CFS

Posted on 11/14/2016 by wames

Research abstract: The microgenderome defines the interaction between microbiota, sex hormones and the immune system. Our recent research inferred support for the microgenderome by showing sex differences in microbiota-symptom associations in a clinical sample of patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis / … Continue reading →

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Robust evidence of an underlying biological process in ME/CFS

Posted on 11/11/2016 by wames

Miriam Tucker reports on the overwhelming evidence for the biological basis for ME/CFS which was presented at the IACFS/ME conference in the USA in October 2016: Biomarker Research Advances in ‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’, by Miriam E. Tucker in Medscape Medical … Continue reading →

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Investigation of the effects of vanilloids in animal model of chronic fatigue

Posted on 11/10/2016 by wames

Research abstract: AIM OF THE STUDY: To assess the effectiveness of TRPV1 modulators in animal model of Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). To assess central and peripheral behavioral activity of TRPV1 modulators. MATERIAL AND METHODS: CFS was induced by forcing the rats to … Continue reading →

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