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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Protective Effect of Triticum aestivum L (EETA) in CFS
Abstract BACKGROUND: Oxidative stress plays a major role in the pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Keeping in view the proven antioxidant activity of Triticum aestivum L., this study has been undertaken to explore the potential therapeutic benefit of this … Continue reading
ME/CFS & FM Health Services Action Plan
On 16 September 2014 the Health Minister, Mark Drakeford, wrote to Local Health Boards drawing their attention to the Action Plan for improving services for people with ME, CFS and Fibromyalgia in Wales. The Action Plan was devised by the ME/CFS … Continue reading
Anti-inflammatory drugs and CFS/ME
Richard N. Podell M.D., MPH discusses the implications of Japanese research which found inflammation in the brain on the prohealth website: For most people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) central nervous system function is abnormal. However, we don’t understand the … Continue reading
