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Creativity and illness: Marion’s story on Radio 4

Women’s Hour on BBC Radio Four: “Creativity and illness: Marion’s Story” Marion Michell has lived with ME and chronic fatigue for the last 17 years. She talks about  how she became an artist through rediscovering crochet. Listen to Marion [Duration: … Continue reading

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CFS could be the body trying to hibernate

The Times comments on Naviaux et al’s chemical signature research, by Tom Whipple, 30 August 2016: Chronic fatigue syndrome could be the body trying to hibernate An estimated 250,000 people have CFS in Britain. The disease, which is difficult to … Continue reading

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Lancet invites letter re PACE, then decides not to publish

Virology blog post, by Vincent Racaniello, 29 August 2016: Once Again, Lancet Stumbles on PACE Last February, Virology Blog posted an open letter to The Lancet and its editor, Dr. Richard Horton, describing the indefensible flaws of the PACE trial … Continue reading

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Researchers identify characteristic chemical signature for CFS

UC San Diego Press release, by Scott LaFee, 29 August 2016: Researchers Identify Characteristic Chemical Signature for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Discovery, along with revealed underlying biology, could lead to faster, more accurate diagnoses and more effective, personalized therapies Chronic fatigue … Continue reading

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Protein kinase gene dysfunction in severe CFS/ME

Research abstract: Background: The etiology and pathomechanism of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) are unknown. However, natural killer (NK) cell dysfunction, in particular reduced NK cytotoxic activity, is a consistent finding in CFS/ME patients. Previous research has reported significant changes … Continue reading

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MRI of hearts of women with CFS found lower left ventricular function

Research abstract: Objective: In chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), only a few imaging and histopathological studies have previously assessed either cardiac dimensions/function or myocardial tissue, suggesting smaller left ventricular (LV) dimensions, LV wall motion abnormalities and occasionally viral persistence that may … Continue reading

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Post-exertional malaise: an exploratory factor analysis

Research abstract: Post-exertional malaise is a cardinal symptom of myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome. There are two differing focuses when defining post-exertional malaise: a generalized, full-body fatigue and a muscle-specific fatigue. This study aimed to discern whether post-exertional malaise … Continue reading

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Ampligen – the first drug approved in the world for ME/CFS

Health rising blog post, by Cort Johnson, 25 August, 2016: Ampligen Takes Big Step Forward – Becomes First Drug Approved Anywhere For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Ampligen became the first drug approved for chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) anywhere in the world … Continue reading

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Milk protein intolerance in ME/CFS

ME Research UK article, 23 Aug 2016: Milk protein intolerance Around 20% of people in developed societies have adverse reactions to particular foods, and some have outright food intolerances, defined as undesirable non-allergic reactions that do not involve a direct … Continue reading

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Cannabis spray being tested for pain, anxiety & depression in Cardiff

Wales online article, by Mark Smith, 23 August 2016: People with depression, anxiety and arthritis could use a cannabis spray being tested in Cardiff The testing is happening at an NHS facility in Cardiff A cannabis-based vapouriser is being tested … Continue reading

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