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The association between borderline personality disorder, FM & CFS: systematic review

Posted on 09/06/2016 by wames

Review abstract: Background: Overlap of aetiological factors and demographic characteristics with clinical observations of comorbidity has been documented in fibromyalgia syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess the … Continue reading →

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Global protest 27 Sep 2016 for the ‘Millions missing’ due to ME

Posted on 09/05/2016 by wames

There are #MillionsMissing from their lives because of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), a debilitating neuroimmune disease. In May 2016 there were peaceful protests in 13 cities including Belfast. On September 27th, the #MillionsMissing will once again protest around the world, including Cardiff and Bristol. Join … Continue reading →

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Post-exercise muscle fatigue, oxidative stress & CD26 expression correlate to impaired quality of life in ME/CFS

Posted on 09/02/2016 by wames

Research abstract: Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a common debilitating disorder associated with an intense fatigue, a reduced physical activity, and an impaired quality of life. There are no established biological markerof the syndrome. The etiology is … Continue reading →

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Metabolomic study finds amino acid deprivation impacts pain in ME/CFS

Posted on 09/02/2016 by wames

ME Australia blog post: Metabolomic study finds amino acid deprivation impacts pain, by Sasha Nimmo, 1 September 2016 A team of Australian scientists looked at biochemistry changes connected with pain and kidney function, identifying the biological basis of the development of widespread pain (July 2016). … Continue reading →

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A subset of ME/CFS patients have IBS

Posted on 09/01/2016 by wames

Research abstract: BACKGROUND: There is evidence that Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is accompanied by gastro-intestinal symptoms; and IgA and IgM responses directed against lipopolysaccharides (LPS) of commensal bacteria, indicating bacterial translocation. METHODS: This study was carried out to examine … Continue reading →

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Naviaux’s ME/CFS ground-breaking metabolomics results says Prof Davis

Posted on 09/01/2016 by wames

Open Medicine Foundation blog post, by Prof Ron Davis, 30 August 2016: ME/CFS ground-breaking metabolomics results by Naviaux RK, et al The publication, “Metabolic Features of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” by Naviaux RK, et al. is a landmark in ME/CFS research. … Continue reading →

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Midodrine is effective for orthostatic hypotension

Posted on 08/31/2016 by wames

Research abstract: OBJECTIVE Midodrine hydrochloride is a short-acting pressor agent that raises blood pressure in the upright position in patients with orthostatic hypotension. The US Food and Drug Administration’s Subpart H approval, under which midodrine was initially approved, requires post-marketing … Continue reading →

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Creativity and illness: Marion’s story on Radio 4

Posted on 08/31/2016 by wames

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

Posted on 08/31/2016 by wames

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

Posted on 08/30/2016 by wames

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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