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Probiotic B infantis improves immune system in CFS
Research abstract: Certain therapeutic microbes, including Bifidobacteria infantis (B. infantis) 35624 exert beneficial immunoregulatory effects by mimicking commensal-immune interactions; however, the value of these effects in patients with non-gastrointestinal inflammatory conditions remains unclear. In this study, we assessed the impact … Continue reading
ME/CFS: differential diagnosis of vasovagal syncope
Abstract Fatigue is a frequent symptom in the general population, being reported by up to 50 % of the respondents to large-scale surveys. It is attributable to underlying systemic diseases such as diabetes, cardiopulmonary disease, or rheumatoid arthritis, but may … Continue reading
Interleukin-6 levels at rest and in response to exercise
Research abstract IL-6 plays a mechanistic role in conditions such as metabolic syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome and clinical depression and also plays a major role in inflammatory and immune responses to exercise. The purpose of this study was to investigate … Continue reading
Q-fever patients suffer long after the acute phase
Research abstract OBJECTIVES: During the largest Q-fever outbreak ever reported, a cohort study was established to assess the health status of Q-fever patients over a 24-month period and to identify factors associated with health status. METHODS: Laboratory-confirmed Q-fever patients participated … Continue reading
CFS and co-morbid conditions
Research abstract Background: Epidemiologic data that inform our understanding of the type, frequency, and burden of co-morbidities with chronic fatigue syndrome is limited. Purpose: To elucidate co-morbid and consequent conditions, using data from a clinical epidemiology study of long-term CFS … Continue reading
Immunoglobulin treatment concerns for Parvovirus B19
Research highlights Parvovirus B19 infection can be involved in the pathogenesis of CFS. Previous reports described a favourable outcome of CFS associated with B19V by IVIG treatment. In our experience the administration of IVIG to a patient suffering of B19V-associated … Continue reading
Subgroup of ME/CFS also have IBS
Research abstract BACKGROUND: There is evidence that Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is accompanied by gastro-intestinal symptoms; and IgA and IgM responses directed against lipopolysaccharides (LPS) of commensal bacteria, indicating bacterial translocation. METHODS: This study was carried out to examine … Continue reading
Long term prognosis study of patients with CFS
Research abstract Objective: To examine the effect of early clinical and demographic factors on occupational outcome, return to work or awarded permanent disability pension in young patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Design: Longitudinal cohort study. Intervention: A written self-management … Continue reading
The impact of a child’s CFS/ME on family relationships
Research abstract Although there is a large body of research literature concerning the impact of childhood chronic illness on family relationships, very little of this has specifically focussed on the impact of childhood Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalopathy (CFS/ME). The current … Continue reading
