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Psychologist James Coyne’s request for PACE trial data

New blog posts about the PACE Trial, etc. by James C. Coyne, a highly published psychologist. He outlines the details of his request for data from the PACE trial and the delaying tactics employed by the researchers, 4 Dec 2015: Update … Continue reading

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The role of the hippocampus in ME/CFS

Article abstract: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a severe acquired illness characterized by a profound sensation of fatigue, not ameliorated by rest and resulting in a substantial decrease in the amount and quality of occupational, social and recreational activities. Despite … Continue reading

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BBC TV show Doctors features ME

The BBC1 tv series ‘Doctors’ featured a very positive and very well researched programme on Dec 4 2015, which includes a segment with a man who has ME or CFS. Tony Britton from the ME Association advised the producers. Series 17 Episode … Continue reading

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The experiences of fatigue in CFS, ME, PIFS

Research article abstract: Background: Fatigue is a major problem among individuals with post-infectious fatigue syndrome (PIFS), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis. It is a complex phenomenon that varies across illnesses. From a nursing perspective, knowledge and … Continue reading

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Dr Alan Light lecture on Youtube Thurs 3 Dec 2am

Free Education Meeting: “Partnerships to Accelerate Biomarker & Mechanism Discovery in ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia” Presented by Dr. Alan Light Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015 8pm Central / Thursday 2am GMT Salt Lake County Complex, North Building, 2001 S. State Street, SLC, … Continue reading

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Abnormal cytokine/chemokine profile in ME/CFS is associated with clinical symptoms

Research highlights: Abnormal cytokine/chemokine profile in ME/CFS associated with clinical symptoms. A cluster of IL-16, IL-7 and VEGF-A that may suggests neuro-inflammation as the pathogenesis mechanism in ME/CFS. Potential diagnostic biomarkers proven by vigorous mathematical/statistical analysis. Abstract: Recently, differences in … Continue reading

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Beyond tired: an overview of the IOM report on CFS/SEID

Article: Beyond Tired: Is chronic fatigue syndrome a real medical condition? Yes, according to a report from the Institute of Medicine, which urges physicians to treat it accordingly, by Dolan, Darrach in Neurology Now, October/November 2015, Vol 11, Issue 5, … Continue reading

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Dry eye disease in patients with chronic pain

Research abstract: PURPOSE: To investigate clinical characteristics of dry eye disease (DED) patients with a chronic pain syndrome. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study METHODS: 425 patients of a tertiary care DED patient cohort in the Netherlands were included. Chronic pain syndromes, irritable … Continue reading

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The brain’s frontal cortex works inefficiently in children with CFS

Research abstract: The ability to divide one’s attention deteriorates in patients with childhood chronic fatigue syndrome (CCFS). We conducted a study using a dual verbal task to assess allocation of attentional resources to two simultaneous activities (picking out vowels and … Continue reading

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The chokehold behavioural treatments have on ME/CFS

American health blogger Cort Johnson looks at which ME/CFS treatment studies have been published since the start of 2013. He highlights that there has been a lack of drug studies and that most of the these studies were small. Extracts: “With … Continue reading

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