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Childhood trauma did not increase changes to DNA in women with CFS
Research abstract: OBJECTIVES: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has been associated with hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis hypofunction and enhanced glucocorticoid receptor (GR) sensitivity. In addition, childhood trauma is considered a major risk factor for the syndrome. This study examines DNA methylation of the … Continue reading
Are ME and CFS different illnesses?
Research abstract Considerable discussion has transpired regarding whether chronic fatigue syndrome is a distinct illness from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. A prior study contrasted the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis International Consensus Criteria (ME-ICC; Carruthers et al., 2011) with the Fukuda et al. (1994) CFS … Continue reading
The impact of CFS on cognitive functioning in adolescents
Research abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by persistent fatigue and severe disability. Most adolescent patients report attention and concentration problems, with subsequent poor performance at school. This study investigated the impact of CFS on intellectual capacity by (1) … Continue reading
Anti-neural antibody response in Lyme v ME/CFS
No research abstract available: Anti-neural antibody response in patients with post- treatment Lyme disease symptoms versus those with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, by Ajamian M, Cooperstock M, Wormser GP, Vernon SD, Alaedini A. in Brain Behav Immun. 2015 Aug;48:354-5.
Mitoprotective dietary approaches for ME/CFS
Research abstract: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is an idiopathic illness characterized by debilitating fatigue and neuro-immune abnormalities. A growing body of evidence proposes mitochondrial dysfunction as a central perpetrator of the illness due to activation of immune-inflammatory pathways that burden … Continue reading
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatment versus CBT for patients with CFS
Abstract OBJECTIVES: The aim of this trial was to evaluate the difference in treatment effect, at 26 and 52 weeks after the start of treatment, between cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatment (MRT) for patients with chronic fatigue … Continue reading
Comparison of Q fever fatigue syndrome and CFS
Research abstract: OBJECTIVE: Comparison of Q fever fatigue syndrome (QFS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients, with a focus on markers of inflammation and fatigue-related cognitive-behavioural variables. METHODS: Data from two independent prospective studies on QFS (n=117) and CFS (n=173), … Continue reading
Teenage kickboxer with CFS
Caerphilly teen kickboxer to defend world crown, by Caio Iwan in South Wales Argus online, Wednesday 5 August 2015 A TEENAGE kickboxer from Pontllanfraith is set to travel to Germany to defend her world crown – despite nearly having her … Continue reading
Dermatological manifestations of POTS
Research abstract: Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a syndrome of excessive tachycardia with orthostatic challenge, and relief of such symptoms with recumbence. There are several proposed subtypes of the syndrome, each with unique pathophysiology. Numerous symptoms such as excessive tachycardia, … Continue reading
