Category Archives: News
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
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
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
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
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
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
Catalogue of writings by Prof Hooper & Margaret Williams
A website containing a catalogue of all the articles on ME written by Margaret Williams and Professor Malcolm Hooper can be found at: www.margaretwilliams.me/ The articles in this catalogue have been available on the internet or elsewhere for many years … Continue reading
The role of inflammation & over active immune system in depression
BBC news report, by James Gallagher, Rachael Buchanan & Andrew Luck-Baker, 24 August 2016: Depression: A revolution in treatment? The Inflamed Mind, BBC Radio 4 It’s not very often we get to talk about a revolution in understanding and treating depression … Continue reading
BMJ reports tribunal orders PACE trial release of data
British Medical Journal news report, by Ingrid Torjesen, 22 August 2016: Tribunal orders university to release data from PACE chronic fatigue study A tribunal has ruled that Queen Mary University of London must release data from a trial looking at treatment … Continue reading
