Category Archives: News
The other MEGA ME/CFS project
Simmaron research blog post, by Cort Johnson, 29 June 2016: The Other MEGA Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Project: Dr. Hornig Talks Three MEGA chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) projects (The OMF’s Severe ME/CFS Big Data project, NIH’s Clinical Center Study, The UK’s Grand … Continue reading
Down-regulation of renin-aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone systems in ME/CFS
Research abstract: BACKGROUND: Central nervous system dysfunction associated with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) has been postulated as the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). A small heart or reduced left ventricular volume with reduced cardiac output has been reported to be … Continue reading
Widespread pain and altered renal function in ME/CFS
Research abstract: Widespread pain is noted in many patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (MECFS), Fibromyalgia (FM) and Temporomandibular disorders (TMD). These conditions usually start as a localized condition and spread to a widespread pain condition with increasing illness duration. The … Continue reading
Alternatives to exercise from ‘Trust me I’m a doctor’
BBC TV programme Trust me I’m a doctor: summer special, looks at a number of ways to improve your health, lose belly fat, and cope with the sun and heat. 3 alternatives to exercise are explored on the programme: to … Continue reading
Do the answers to ME/CFS lie within our gut?
Institute of Food Research Blog post, by Ben Halford, 8 July: Do the answers to ME/CFS lie within our gut? Researchers on the Norwich Research Park have published a review of evidence for a role of the gut microbiota and … Continue reading
Gut Bacteria Are Different in People With CFS
Well blog post:, by Nicholas Bakalar, 7 July 2016: Gut Bacteria Are Different in People With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome A new study has identified a bacterial blueprint for chronic fatigue syndrome, offering further evidence that it is a physical disease … Continue reading
Mast cell dysfunction in ME/CFS
Research abstract: BACKGROUND: Mast cells (MCs) mediate inflammation through neuropeptides and cytokines, along with histamine and reactive oxygen species (ROS). Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is an illness characterized by an unexplained disabling fatigue with multiple physiological impairments as well as … Continue reading
Dr David Systrom’s exercise intolerance research
Health rising blog post, by Cort Johnson: The Exercise intolerance in ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and POTS Explained? Dr. Systrom’s huge study on people with unexplained exercise intolerance suggests that the current explanation (deconditioning, lack of effort) couldn’t be more wrong. In … Continue reading
MAGENTA: GET for teenagers research trial protocol
Research protocol abstract: Introduction: Paediatric chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a relatively common and disabling condition, yet there is a limited evidence base for treatment. There is good evidence that graded exercise therapy is moderately effective in … Continue reading
How mestinon helped one ME/CFS patient exercise
Health Rising blog post, by Cort Johnson, 17 June 2016: A mestinon miracle: vagus nerve stimulating drug helps long time ME/CFS patient exercise. She’d had chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) for twenty-eight years and has left no stone unturned in her … Continue reading
