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Uses of vagal nerve stimulation for chronic pain
Review abstract: Recent human and animal studies provide growing evidence that vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) can deliver strong analgesic effects in addition to providing therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of refractory epilepsy and depression. Analgesia is potentially mediated by vagal … Continue reading
It’s too good to be true that exercise can help CFS sufferers
In medicine, as in life, it is sensible to be cautious about claims that seem too good to be true. Daily Telegraph’s Doctor’s Diary: It’s too good to be true that exercise can help Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers [James Le … Continue reading
Why has the PACE Study’s “Sister Trial” been “Disappeared” and Forgotten?
David Tuller continues his analysis of research about treatments for CFS with an examination of the FINE trial. A summary has been compiled by MEAction. Virology blog: Trial By Error, Continued: Why has the PACE Study’s “Sister Trial”been “Disappeared” and Forgotten? [9 … Continue reading
Nature of fatigue in POTS
Research Abstract: Individuals with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome share many symptoms with those who have chronic fatigue syndrome; one of which is severe fatigue. Previous literature found that those with chronic fatigue syndrome experience many forms of fatigue. The goal … Continue reading
Insomnia common in chronic diseases
Research abstract: Highlights Seventy-eight percent of US-based PatientsLikeMe respondents were at risk for National Sleep Foundation (NSF)-defined insomnia. Trouble falling asleep was the sleep symptom most likely to result in self-reporting insomnia. Forty-four percent awaken during the night and 42% … Continue reading
BBC Generation 2016 deadline extend to Fri 13 Nov
The BBC have EXTENDED their deadline for applications for BBC Generation 2016 until the end of this week. They would like to receive applications by midnight Friday 13th November. They are still looking to reach the broadest possible range of … Continue reading
Qigong exercise for bereaved persons with CFS-like illness
Research abstract: Bereavement may bring negative impacts on the mind, body, and spiritual well-being of grieving persons. Some bereaved persons with chronic fatigue syndrome- (CFS-) illness experience a dual burden of distress. This study investigated the effects of bereavement on … Continue reading
Neuropathic pain treatments
Opinion statement abstract: Neuropathic pain is notoriously variable in its severity and impact on patients, as well as in its response to treatment. Certain therapies for neuropathic pain have better evidence for their use; however, it is apparent that although … Continue reading
Increased risk of CFS in patients with migraine
Research abstract Highlights •The risk of CFS was 1.5-fold higher in the migraine cohort. •The risk was most prominent in the ≥65 years group with a 2.11-fold increased CFS. •CFS incidence appeared to increase with the frequency of migraine. Objective: The … Continue reading
Sleep quality links found with intestinal microbiota imblance in CFS
Research abstract: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a multisystem illness, which may be associated with imbalances in gut microbiota. This study builds on recent evidence that sleep may be influenced by gut microbiota, by assessing whether changes to microbiota in … Continue reading
