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CBT for CFS: differences in outcomes in the UK & Netherlands

Research abstract: Objective: Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) reduces fatigue and disability in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). However, outcomes vary between studies, possibly because of differences in patient characteristics, treatment protocols, diagnostic criteria and outcome measures. The objective was to compare outcomes after CBT in … Continue reading

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The psychological impact of dependency in adults with CFS/ME

Research abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis can limit functional capacity, producing various degrees of disability and psychological distress. Semi-structured interviews explored the experiences of adults with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis being physically dependent on other people for help in daily … Continue reading

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Altered neuroendocrine control in adolescent CFS

Research abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a common and disabling disorder, and a major threat against adolescent health. The pathophysiology is unknown, but alteration of neuroendocrine control systems might be a central element, resulting in attenuation of the … Continue reading

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The role of stress in biological systems and chronic fatigue

Review highlights: • We review stress signal sensitivity of immune cells in chronic stress and fatigue. • Chronic stress seems to result in resistance of immune cells to stress signals. • Findings on stress signal sensitivity under acute stress were … Continue reading

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Help improve info about raising a concern or complaint in NHS Wales

Putting Things Right leaflet –   How to raise a concern or complaint about the NHS in Wales Gweithio i Wella – Sut i leisio pryder am y GIG yng Nghymru NHS Wales is reviewing the ‘Putting Things Right’ leaflet as part of … Continue reading

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No difference found in difference in KIR expression in ME/CFS

Research abstract: Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR) genes encode for activating and inhibitory surface receptors, which are correlated with the regulation of Natural Killer (NK) cell cytotoxic activity. Reduced NK cell cytotoxic activity has been consistently reported in Chronic Fatigue … Continue reading

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A potential biomarker for fatigue: oxidative stress & anti-oxidative activity

Research Highlights: Fatigue is a frequent symptom in both healthy individuals and patients, therefore, biomarkers indicating several differential levels of fatigue would be needed for evaluating fatigue and its improvement. Following the hard work term, the mean values of oxidative … Continue reading

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Increased Pattern-related visual stress during reading in ME/CFS

Research abstract: ME/CFS is a debilitating disorder affecting at least 250,000 people in the United Kingdom. This condition has a number of incapacitating symptoms including post-exertional fatigue, cognitive deficits, and flu-like symptoms. However, with an unresolved aetiology, controversial diagnosis, and no clear treatment, it … Continue reading

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Cognition and ME/CFS

Health Rising’s Cognition Resource hub contains 3 new papers with useful information about cognitive problems in ME. Cognition and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): Key Findings and Seminal Papers- The what, where and why of the thinking problems found in ME/CFS, by … Continue reading

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MEA’s clinical guidelines for doctors – new edition published

The Eighth Edition of ME/CFS/PVFS: An Exploration of the Key Clinical Issues was published by the ME Association at the beginning of June. Dr Charles Shepherd comments: “We hope that you will find the new booklet easier to read and understand … Continue reading

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