Category Archives: News
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
Severe ME day Saturday 8 August 2015
WAMES invites you to join with them and the 25% ME Group to raise awareness of the home care needs of people with severe ME. Many severely affected people in Wales struggle to help professionals understand the extent of their need … Continue reading
BACME publishes new guide to CFS
The British Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME (BACME) have produced: “a practical clinical treatment summary, incorporating existing tools and methodologies”. “Our aims were to bring together specialists from different services/professions who work with adults and children who have CFS/ME, and … Continue reading
NHS Wales ME services development plan
The ME-CFS & FM Implementation Group, chaired by Prof Jonathan Richards (Cwm Taf Locality Clinical Director), has met twice during the first half of 2015. This Group gives Health Boards (HBs) a chance to share experiences and encourage each other … Continue reading
