Category Archives: News
Important to distinguish ME (with Post-exertional malaise) from CFS
Abstract Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) was identified as a new clinical entity in 1959 and has been acknowledged as a disease of the central nervous system/neurological disease by the World Health Organisation since 1969. Cognitive impairment, (muscle) weakness, circulatory disturbances, marked … Continue reading
Videos by ME experts online
Dutch patient group ME/cvs Vereniging has hosted 30+ 3-10 minute talks about various aspects of ME on their Youtube page. Speakers include: Dr Nigel Speight (WAMES advisor); Prof Dr Kenny Meirleir; Prof Dr FC Visser; Dr Meinte Vollema, Dr Charles … Continue reading
Could you be the WAMES secretary?
The WAMES secretary’s post will become vacant at the April AGM. This post is critical for the smooth running of WAMES, an organisation which works to improve services and provide a better quality of life for people with ME in … Continue reading
Homeostatic drive in Gulf War illness and CFS
Abstract A key component in the body’s stress response, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis orchestrates changes across a broad range of major biological systems. Its dysfunction has been associated with numerous chronic diseases including Gulf War Illness (GWI) and chronic fatigue … Continue reading
Prudent healthcare and ME
On 16th January 2014 the Health Minister introduced the principles of ‘Prudent healthcare’ which would shape future development of services in NHS Wales: Do no harm Undertake the minimum appropriate intervention Work in co-production with the patient, to consider “what … Continue reading
Are ME and CFS different illnesses?
Abstract Considerable discussion has transpired regarding whether chronic fatigue syndrome is a distinct illness from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. A prior study contrasted the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis International Consensus Criteria with the Fukuda and colleagues’ chronic fatigue syndrome criteria and found that the … Continue reading
Case definition criteria for CFS and ME
Abstract BACKGROUND: Considerable controversy has transpired regarding the core features of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Current case definitions differ in the number and types of symptoms required. This ambiguity impedes the search for biological markers and … Continue reading
Adolescents’ experiences of living with CFS
‘Sometimes it feels as if the world goes on without me’: adolescents’ experiences of living with chronic fatigue syndrome Abstract Aims and objectives: To explore the experience of being an adolescent with chronic fatigue syndrome. BACKGROUND Despite ample research, chronic … Continue reading
Valacyclovir (antiviral) treatment of chronic fatigue in adolescents
Abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) presents with fatigue, low motivation, diminished mood, and reduced activity, all symptoms having extensive diagnostic overlaps with depression. Studies have linked chronic viral infections with CFS, and antiviral therapy has effectively treated CFS in adult … Continue reading
