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Therapist effect did not alter outcome of CFS trial
Research abstract: Few studies have examined therapist effects and therapeutic alliance (TA) in treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Therapist effects are the differences in outcomes achieved by different therapists. TA is the quality of the bond and level of agreement regarding the … Continue reading
Moxibustion at Gaohuang
Research abstract: OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical effect of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) treated with moxibustion at Gaohuang (BL 43). METHODS: With stratified block randomization, 72 patients accorded with inclusive criteria were divided into a moxibustion at Gaohuang (BL 43) group (moxibustion … Continue reading
Fatigue persists following Q fever outbreak in Netherlands 2007-10
2 studies show post viral fatigue persists long term: Research abstract: From 2007 to 2010, The Netherlands experienced a major Q fever outbreak with more than 4000 notifications. Previous studies suggested that Q fever patients could suffer long-term post-infection health impairments, … Continue reading
The real experience of ‘fatigue’
ME Research UK article: The real experience of ‘fatigue’, 14 Dec 2015 ME/CFS is more than simple fatigue Fatigue is a disabling consequence of a wide range of chronic diseases, including cancer and multiple sclerosis. It was one also of the … Continue reading
Is there a way forward for CFS/ME?
US Overview article in Medical News Today: Is there a way forward for CFS/ME?, by Yvette Brazier, 13 November 2015 In 1988, a group of scientists reviewed a set of mysterious symptoms appearing in previously healthy young adults who succumbed to … Continue reading
PLOS One to investigate PACE trial’s refusal to share data
Response from PLOS One editors to requests for more information about the PACE trial: Several readers have raised concerns regarding the analyses reported in this article. We are also aware that there have been requests for the data from this … Continue reading
Managing medically unexplained symptoms
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are the presenting symptoms in a significant number of medical consultations in the UK. In many cases, the outcome is unsatisfactory for both the doctor and the patient. This may be partly due to the ongoing … Continue reading
Co-enzyme Q10 does not help fatigue in post-polio patients
Research abstract: OBJECTIVE: To determine if coenzyme Q10 alleviates fatigue in the late-onset sequelae of poliomyelitis. DESIGN: Parallel-group, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. BACKGROUND SETTING: Coenzyme Q10 has been shown to boost muscle energy metabolism in post-polio subjects but it does not … Continue reading
Prof Coyne’s PACE trial FOI request refused as considered ‘vexatious’
Prof James Coyne has received a reply from the authors of the PACE trial refusing access to data: 11 December 2015 Dear Professor Coyne, Request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (“the Act”) Further to your recent … Continue reading
B-cell function in patients with ME/CFS
Research summary: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a heterogeneous condition of unknown etiology characterized by multiple symptoms including fatigue, post-exertional malaise and cognitive impairment, lasting for at least 6 months. Recently, two clinical trials of B-cell depletion therapy with rituximab (anti-CD20) reported convincing … Continue reading
