Category Archives: News
Prof Ron Davis outlines key research needs for ME/CFS
OMF blog post, 1 July 2016: Open Medicine Ron Davis’ response to the NIH Request For Information (RFI): Input for New Research Strategies for ME/CFS. We would like to share the information that Dr. Ron Davis sent in response to … Continue reading
Eating difficulties in adolescents with CFS/ME
Research abstract: BACKGROUND: An estimated 10% of children and adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) experience eating difficulties; however, little is known about why these difficulties develop, what the impact is or how to manage them. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews … Continue reading
The crucial role CoQ10 plays in FM & ME/CFS
Prohealth blog post by Karen Lee Richards, 27 June 2016: The crucial role CoQ10 plays in Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS No two fibromyalgia or ME/CFS patients are exactly alike. Each has a unique set of symptoms with varying degrees of severity. … Continue reading
Dr Myhill video – Biological basis & treatment of CFS/ME
Dr Myhill gave a talk to the AGM of OMEGA on Sat 5 March 2016. This talk covered: The Biological Basis of CFS/ME – the “theory” The Treatment of CFS/ME – the “treatment” You can access the full PowerPoint slide show at … Continue reading
Cardiac abnormality and low blood volume confirmed in CFS
Research abstract: Objectives: To explore potential mechanisms that underpin the cardiac abnormalities seen in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) using non-invasive cardiac impedance, red cell mass and plasma volume measurements. Methods Crdiac MR (MR) examinations were performed using 3 T Philips Intera … Continue reading
ME/CFS: the small heart disease
Health rising blog post, by Cort Johnson, 27 Jun 27 2016: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: the small heart disease Did you know that you probably have a smaller heart than normal? Four studies suggest that if you have chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) … Continue reading
Unexpected findings & promoting monocausal claims, a cautionary tale
Article abstract: Stories of serendipitous discoveries in medicine incorrectly imply that the path from an unexpected observation to major discovery is straightforward or guaranteed. In this paper, I examine a case from the field of research about chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). In Norway, … Continue reading
Negotiating trust on health-related online forums
Research abstract: The internet is increasingly being used as a source of health advice and information by individuals with long term conditions (LTCs). Specifically, online forums allow people to interact with others with similar conditions. However, it is not clear … Continue reading
The ‘all in the mind’ myth of ME/CFS
Nursing in practice article, by Dr Keith Geraghty, 27 June 2016: The ‘all in the mind’ myth of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome Health professionals should be made aware that ME/CFS is not a psychological illness and in order to improve … Continue reading
The difficulties of studying whether negative illness beliefs contribute to maintenance of CFS symptoms
Review abstract: PURPOSE: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by severe and debilitating fatigue. Studies based on self-report measures suggest negative illness representations, related symptom interpretations, and heightened symptom focusing are maintaining factors of fatigue. This study reviews studies which … Continue reading
