Category Archives: News
Issues in estimating rates of paediatric CFS & ME
Research abstract: Background: There is a need to examine the prevalence of pediatric chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) in the general community, as well as the relative frequency of CFS and ME among various groups (e.g., different … Continue reading
A proposal for treatment of harmful auto-antibodies in auto-immune disorders
Research abstract: The hypothesis proposed is that functional disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome and anorexia nervosa are caused by auto-antibodies to neuronal proteins induced by molecular mimicry with microbial antigens. The age incidence of these conditions, … Continue reading
Changes to genes found in IBS
Research abstract: Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a stress-sensitive disorder. Environmental factors including stress can trigger epigenetic changes, which have not been well-studied in IBS. We performed a pilot study investigating genome-wide DNA methylation of IBS patients and healthy … Continue reading
Exercise triggers gut changes comment by Cort Johnson
Cort Johnson comments on recent research: Exercise triggers gut changes in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) December 21 2015 It seems every week brings more news highlighting the surprising importance the gut has on our health. A couple of years ago … Continue reading
Abnormal killer T cells found in CFS/ME and MS
Research abstract: Background: CD8+ T cells have putative roles in the regulation of adaptive immune responses during infection. The purpose of this paper is to compare the status of CD8+ T cells in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ … Continue reading
Support for the microgenderome in ME/CFS
Research abstract: The ‘microgenderome’ provides a paradigm shift that highlights the role of sex differences in the host-microbiota interaction relevant for autoimmune and neuro-immune conditions. Analysis of cross-sectional self-report and faecal microbial data from 274 patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue … Continue reading
Dr Sarah Myhill interview: energy and mitochondrial function
Niki Gratrix interviews Dr Sarah Myhill, published on 6 Oct 2015 Covered in this interview from the Abundant Energy Summit: rebooting Mitochondrial Function and nutrient status for optimum energy. Lasts 40 minutes with powerpoint slides.
Dr Ian Lipkin says 3-5 years to solve ME/CFS
Cort Johnson reports: Ian Lipkin: Three to Five Years* to Solve Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) December 26, 2015 Ian Lipkin flew to Lake Tahoe this December to fundraise for joint projects with Simmaron Research Foundation. In a talk covering his … Continue reading
PACE trial didn’t prove graded exercise safe for CFS say Tuller & Rehmeyer
Journalists Julie Rehmeyer and Dr. David Tuller have published an analysis concluding that the PACE trial failed to demonstrate the safety of graded exercise therapy, despite its authors claiming that it was a safe treatment for patients with chronic fatigue … Continue reading
