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Viruses and cytokines in ME

Research abstract Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a polymorphic clinical entity. In some patients, chronic infection with Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), and human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7) is regarded as an important pathogenetic factor that contributes to chronic neuroinflammation. … Continue reading

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High isoflavone diet is possible treatment for CFS

Research abstract (provisional) Background Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a neuroimmunoendocrine disease affecting about 1% of the US population, mostly women. It is characterized by debilitating fatigue for six or more months in the absence of cancer or other systemic … Continue reading

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Serum cytokine levels vary in moderate and severe CFS/ME patients

Volume 70, Issue 1, November 2014, Pages 45 Research aims Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a disabling illness with an unknown aetiology and diagnosis is based on symptom-specific criteria. Immunological dysregulation and cytokine abnormalities are consistent in CFS/ME. As … Continue reading

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The study of metabolism important for CFS research

Research abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a poorly understood condition that presents as long-term physical and mental fatigue with associated symptoms of pain and sensitivity across a broad range of systems in the body. The poor understanding of the … Continue reading

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation potentially effective for chronic pain

Research abstract Current data suggest that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has the potential to be an effective and complimentary treatment modality for patients with chronic neuropathic pain syndromes. The success of TMS for pain relief depends on the parameters of … Continue reading

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Increasing blood pressure with phenylephrine reduces OI symptoms

Research abstract Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), with orthostatic intolerance is characterized by neurocognitive deficits, impaired working memory, concentration, and information processing. In CFS, upright tilting (HUT) caused decreased cerebral blood flow velocity (CBFv) related to yperpnea/hypocapnia and impaired cerebral autoregulation; … Continue reading

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Pain and pressure pain thresholds in adolescents with CFS

Research abstract Objectives: Although pain is a significant symptom in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), pain is poorly understood in adolescents with CFS. The aim of this study was to explore pain distribution and prevalence, pain intensity and its functional interference … Continue reading

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Vitamin D supplement doesn’t improve CFS/ME symptoms

Research abstract Highlights We randomised 50 patients with CFS/ME to receive six months of intermittent high-dose vitamin D or placebo. Vitamin D did not improve pulse-wave velocity or flow-mediated dilatation of the brachial artery compared to placebo. Vitamin D did … Continue reading

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Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment reduces chronic fatigue

Abstract OBJECTIVE: To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion interventions in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). METHODS: A total of 133 CFS patients were randomized into acupuncture group (47 cases), warm-needling group (44 cases) and non-acupoint … Continue reading

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PACE comment videos 2012-14

Results PACE Study -Movie Results PACE Study -Movie part 2 Results PACE Study -Movie part 3 Results PACE Study -Movie part 4 5: Money and ME 6: ME Recovery Song 7: How’s That Recovery? 8: Science Friction in the UK … Continue reading

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