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Seroxat study under-reported harmful effects on young people

Seroxat study under-reported harmful effects on young people, say scientists, by Sarah Boseley Health editor in Guardian online, Wednesday 16 September 2015 Experts who re-analysed data say study is still referred to in medical literature and needs to be retracted. An … Continue reading

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SSRI combined with Dengzhanshengmai improves fatigue

Research abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study was to assess the efficacy and safety of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) plus Dengzhanshengmai capsule in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). METHODS: SSRI at a moderate dose plus Dengzhanshengmai (n = 134) with … Continue reading

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Clonidine has little effect on autonomic cardiovascular & orthostatic symptoms in adolescents with CFS

Research abstract: Background: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a common and disabling condition in adolescence with few treatment options. A central feature of CFS is orthostatic intolerance and abnormal autonomic cardiovascular control characterized by sympathetic predominance. We hypothesized that symptoms … Continue reading

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Measuring post exertional fatigue

Research abstract: OBJECTIVE: To design and validate an instrument to capture the characteristic post-exertional exacerbation of fatigue in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). HIGHLIGHTS: Provides a new self-report measure of fatigue in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome Uniquely captures fatigue … Continue reading

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Low NK cell activity differs in ME/CFS & MS

Research abstract: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients suffer from debilitating fatigue which is not alleviated by rest. In addition to the fatigue related symptoms suffered by CFS/ME and MS patients, dysfunction of the immune system … Continue reading

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Children with CFS use more of their brain to concentrate

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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Low NK Cell activity in CFS and is related to severity

Review abstract: Background: Natural killer (NK) cells act as an immune surveillance against invading pathogens and tumors. NK cell cytotoxicity (NKCC) has been reported to be decreased in patients with CFS. Methods: The objective of this review was to conduct … Continue reading

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Immune dysfunction differs in moderate and severe CFS/ME over time

Research abstract: Background: Research has identified immunological abnormalities in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), a heterogeneous illness with an unknown cause and absence of diagnostic test. There have been no CFS/ME studies examining innate and adaptive immune cells longitudinally in … Continue reading

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Childhood trauma in CFS: personality disorders & psychopathology

Research abstract: INTRODUCTION: Personality Disorders (PDs) and childhood traumatic experiences have been considered risk factors for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). However, the relationship between these factors and their associated psychopathological impact has not been explored in this population. This study … Continue reading

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Orthostatic intolerance syndromes have different biochemical, autonomic and hemodynamic parameters

Research abstract: INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Orthostatic intolerance (OI) syndromes are a confusing topic and determining a specific diagnosis to achieve optimal treatment can be troublesome. We sought to assess biomarker, hemodynamic and autonomic variables in OI patients (autonomic dysfunction [AD], … Continue reading

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