Category Archives: News
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
DOPE: Delayed Onset Post Exertional fatigue
Dr John L Whiting explains why he thinks the term DOPE is better than PEM or PENE: One of the biggest nuisances that ME/CFS sufferers have to contend with is the post exertional fatigue component. This issue was an aspect … Continue reading
