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Dr Lucinda Bateman on antivirals for ME/CFS?
Dr. Lucinda Bateman answers the question Q: I hear about treating with antivirals like Valcyte, Valtrex and Famvir. My doctor says there’s no evidence that these help. Others claim great results? I don’t know what to think. A: The term … Continue reading
Dr Leonard Jason’s reflections on SEID
Article abstract: The Institute of Medicine (IOM) in the US has recently proposed that the term Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease (SEID) replace Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). In addition, the IOM proposed a new case definition for SEID, which includes substantial … Continue reading
Fatigue & depression levels higher in CFS than cancer
Research abstract: OBJECTIVE: Persistent fatigue and depressive symptoms are both highly prevalent among patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) as well as breast cancer survivors. This study aimed to assess and directly compare perceptions of fatigue as highly interfering … Continue reading
Colostrum MAF – promising therapy for CFS
Research abstract: Background: Gc protein-derived macrophage-activating factor (GcMAF) immunotherapy has been steadily advancing over the last two decades. Oral colostrum macrophage-activating factor (MAF) produced from bovine colostrum has shown high macrophage phagocytic activity. GcMAF-based immunotherapy has a wide application for … Continue reading
Dr Jacob Teitelbaum overview of research into CFS & ME
Numerous studies, including research on immunologic and hormonal changes, confirm that fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are painfully real illnesses. Though many insurance companies continue to deny that science so they can avoid paying healthcare and disability costs, this … Continue reading
ME/CFS – predisposed to inflammation?
Inflammation is a hot topic in ME/CFS yet no one has taken a comprehensive look at its possible genetic roots. The CDC just did that – and out popped one very specific part of the immune system. Exercise studies that … Continue reading
Gut Microbiota research funding needed
Invest in ME invites people to donate to their UK Gut Microbiota Research project, which aims to find whether there is evidence of a leaky gut in ME patients. Goal £200,000 Raised 15/7/15 £153,000 Donate online
World Federation of Neurology writes about ME/CFS
Article extract: In summary, ME/CFS (SEID) is a serious, chronic, complex and systemic disease that often significantly limits the day-to-day activities of those affected. It is characterized by a prolonged, significant decrease in function; fatigue; post-exertional malaise; unrefreshing sleep; difficulties … Continue reading
Accurate diagnosis of ME and CFS based on objective test methods for characteristic symptoms
Article abstract: Although myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are considered to be synonymous, the definitional criteria for ME and CFS define two distinct, partially overlapping, clinical entities. ME, whether defined by the original criteria or by the … Continue reading
Stanford University’s ME/CFS research
Researchers are making headway toward finding evidence of chronic fatigue syndrome and how it may change the brain. Ronald W. Davis, a Stanford University genetics researcher who was instrumental in the Human Genome Project, is heading up a new research … Continue reading
