Category Archives: News
Genes disrupt signalling mechanisms in CFS
Research abstract: Background: The transient receptor potential (TRP) superfamily in humans comprises 27 cation channels with permeability to monovalent and divalent cations. These channels are widely expressed within humans on cells and tissues and have significant sensory and regulatory roles … Continue reading
A possible bio-marker for distinguishing inflammation in IBS
Research abstract: Background: Recent studies demonstrated low-grade inflammation in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, these studies have been relatively small and do not enable examination of this factor in different subtypes of IBS and the possibility of confounding … Continue reading
Post-poliomyelitis syndrome as a possible viral disease
Review abstract: The review summarizes current concepts on the Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS), a condition that may arise in polio survivors after partial or complete functional recovery followed by an prolonged interval of stable neurologic function. PPS affects 15-20 million people … Continue reading
TMJ is common in POTS
Research abstract: AIMS: To explore the point prevalence of painful temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in a well-characterized clinical cohort of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) sufferers and to understand the functional and physiologic impact of this comorbidity on the patient. METHODS: … Continue reading
ME/CFS – a multisystem disorder
Research abstract: Background Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex, chronic illness that is often disabling. This paper introduces the Chronic Fatigue Initiative, which conducted a large multi-center study to more fully characterize ME/CFS and ultimately to describe and … Continue reading
Defining recovery in children
Research abstract: Aims: To describe how recovery from paediatric CFS/ME is defined, how many children recover and how long it takes. Methods: We conducted detailed literature searches of MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycInfo and the Cochrane library, searched trial registration sites, contacted … Continue reading
The long wait for a breakthrough in CFS
Article Not over yet There hasn’t been much good news for patients with the prevalent but enigmatic disorder chronic fatigue syndrome (also referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis). Over decades, research into the pathophysiology has failed to find convincing evidence of … Continue reading
Differences found in CFS experience in UK & USA
Research abstract: Few studies have compared symptomatology and functional differences experienced by patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) across cultures. The current study compared patients with CFS from the United States (US) to those from the United Kingdom (UK) across … Continue reading
Crowdfunded study into biomarkers for people with severe ME/CFS
The ME/CFS Crowdfunding Campaign is a new initiative to promote crowdfunding campaigns for ME/CFS research and grow the crowdfunding community. More info from the Facebook page including regular updates on the current campaigns. The first crowdfund campaign is – END ME/CFS’s ‘Big Data’ study … Continue reading
