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Calls for use of immunotherapy to treat chronic pain

Cort Johnson writes: We all know the medical profession is poor at providing pain relief in general, but its record with regards to neuropathic or nerve pain is something else indeed. Despite the fairly large array of drugs physicians use … Continue reading

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Severity scales in CFS/ME

Research abstract Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a physical and cognitive disabling illness, characterised by severe fatigue and a range of physiological symptoms that primarily affects women. The immense variation in clinical presentation suggests differences in severity based on … Continue reading

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MRI shows white matter abnormalities in CFS brains

Stanford University radiology researchers have discovered that the brains of patients with CFS have diminished white matter and white matter abnormalities in the right hemisphere. Press release Abstract Purpose To identify whether patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have differences … Continue reading

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Diagnostic criteria for CFS & ME

Abstract The current study had two objectives. (1) to compare objective and self-report measures in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) according to the 1994 Center for Disease Control (CDC) criteria, patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), and healthy controls, and … Continue reading

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Defining recovery in CFS

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Adamowicz et al. have reviewed criteria previously employed to define recovery in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). They suggested such criteria have generally lacked stringency and consistency between studies and recommended future research should require “normalization of symptoms and … Continue reading

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Orthostatic Intolerance in adolescents

Research abstract (provisional) Background Orthostatic intolerance is common in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and several studies have documented an abnormal sympathetic predominance in the autonomic cardiovascular response to gravitational stimuli. The aim of this study was to explore whether the … Continue reading

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Macrophagic Myofasciitis – similar symptoms to CFS/ME

Review article abstract Macrophagic myofasciitis (MMF) is an emerging condition characterized by specific muscle lesions assessing abnormal long-term persistence of aluminium hydroxide within macrophages at the site of previous immunization. Affected patients usually are middle-aged adults, mainly presenting with diffuse … Continue reading

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Row over 4 nations comparitive study of NHS

In Wales online on Oct 17C 2014: We cannot trust the Department for Health’: Carwyn Jones attacks Whitehall in astonishing blast Wales First Minister has accused the Department for Health in London of being too politicised and said that Wales … Continue reading

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Relaxation therapy and CFS & FM

Abstract OBJECTIVE: To establish the effects of relaxation therapy on autonomic function, pain, fatigue and daily functioning in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia. METHOD: A systematic literature study was performed. Using specific keywords related to fibromyalgia or chronic … Continue reading

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Online programmes & ME/CFS

Abstract BACKGROUND: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a long-term, debilitating condition that impacts numerous areas of individuals’ lives. The two predominant treatment options for ME/CFS are cognitive behavioral therapy and graded exercise therapy; however, many people have found these … Continue reading

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