Category Archives: News
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
Progressive ME or a new disease?
Case study abstract: This is a report on a patient with a history of increasing dizziness and muscle weakness after minimal exertion. In her twenties, the symptoms became more pronounced following glandular fever. After excluding other diseases, her physician diagnosed myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), now … Continue reading
HPV Vaccine, POTS and ME/CFS
The HPV Vaccine, POTS and ME/CFS and FM – Is There An Issue?, by Cort Johnson, Health Rising, July 1, 2015 Through their ability to virtually eradicate infectious diseases such as polio, smallpox and measles, vaccines have produced incalculable good … Continue reading
Challenge & defence of name SEID and IOM’s definition
Fink and Schröder challenge the validity of the IoM’s new name and definition of ME/CFS: Redefining Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome To the Editor: The Institute of Medicine (IOM) proposed a new name (systemic exertion intolerance disease) and diagnostic criteria for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic … Continue reading
Circulating cytokines & CFS
Research abstract: There has been much interest in the role of the immune system in the pathophysiology of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), as CFS may develop following an infection and cytokines are known to induce acute sickness behaviour, with similar … Continue reading
Mendus: patient driven research projects
Mendus is an online research lab where patients can take part in research trials and even suggest topics for study. The aim of Mendus is to bring research within reach of those who need it. patients can unite, discuss, and … Continue reading
Meanings of ME
Book abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME) is a problematic diagnosis, and much of the existing writing on the topic is dominated by questions of biology, psychology and causation. The focus on personal, interpersonal and public meanings in Meanings of ME signals … Continue reading
