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Graded vs Intermittent Exercise effects on lymphocytes in CFS
Research abstract: PURPOSE: There is increasing evidence of immune system dysfunction in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) but little is known of the regular exercise effects on immune cell parameters. This pilot study investigated the effects of graded and intermittent exercise … Continue reading
Autonomic dysfunction found in brainstem vasomotor centre in CFS
Research abstract: Autonomic changes are often associated with the chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), but their pathogenetic role is unclear and brain imaging investigations are lacking. The vasomotor centre and, through it, nuclei in the midbrain and hypothalamus play a key … Continue reading
Psychological well-being in CFS
Thesis abstract: There is growing recognition in psychology that wellness is more than the absence of disease and distress. Well-being has been defined in numerous ways. Two dominant models include Diener, Eunkook, Suh, Lucas & Smith’s (1999) Hedonic model of Subjective … Continue reading
Case report of Coxiella burnetii dormancy in Q fever patient
Case report abstract: Contains post-mortem results of somebody who had the diagnosis of “post viral syndrome” BACKGROUND: In a previous study of a Q fever outbreak in Birmingham, our group identified a non-infective complex of Coxiella burnetii (C.b.) antigens able to … Continue reading
The relationship between age and illness duration in CFS
Research abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness, but it is unclear if patient age and illness duration might affect symptoms and functioning of patients. In the current study, participants were categorized into four groups based upon age (under or over … Continue reading
Probing an untrustworthy Cochrane review of exercise for CFS
Blog post by Prof James C Coyne, 23 April 2016: Probing an untrustworthy Cochrane review of exercise for “chronic fatigue syndrome” From my work in progress: My ongoing investigation so far has revealed that the 2016 Cochrane review misrepresents what … Continue reading
The psychological impact of dependency in adults with CFS
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
Methods of evaluating ME interventions
Research abstract: INTRODUCTION The current study provides data from two patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis, who charted several of their symptoms over time. CASE PRESENTATION Each patient charted domains that were relevant to them, and they were attempting to assess the … Continue reading
Women assess quality of healthcare services in Norway
Research abstract: Objective: To test the association between self-rated health and self-rated degree of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), and CFS/ME patients’ assessment of quality of primary care, specialist care and coordination of care. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Self-reported questionnaire … Continue reading
