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NPD1 – potential drug for nerve pain in CFS
Abstract Prevalence of neuropathic pain is high after major surgery. However, effective treatment for preventing neuropathic pain is lacking. Here we report that perisurgical treatment of neuroprotectin D1/protectin D1 (NPD1/PD1), derived from docosahexaenoic acid, prevents nerve injury-induced mechanical allodynia and … Continue reading
CFS patients feel increasingly isolated
Sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) are feeling increasingly isolated due to their family and friends’ lack of understanding of their condition, a study has revealed. The study, carried out by talkhealth, one of the UK’s leading online social Health … Continue reading
Association between cognitive performance, physical fitness, and physical activity level
Abstract Limited scientific evidence suggests that physical activity is directly related to cognitive performance in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). To date, no other study has examined the direct relationship between cognitive performance and physical fitness in these patients. … Continue reading
Medical students’ views of CFS
Abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome receives little attention in the medical curriculum. This study explores UK medical students’ knowledge of and attitudes towards chronic fatigue syndrome. Semi-structured interviews (average length 22 minutes) were conducted with 21 participants (7 females and 14 … Continue reading
Diagnosing CFS in South Asians
Abstract BACKGROUND Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalitis (CFS/ME) is rarely diagnosed in South Asia (SA), although the symptoms of this condition are seen in the population. Lessons from UK based South Asian, Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities may be of … Continue reading
Lactic acid bacteria (probiotics) as treatment for IBS
Abstract Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a multifactorial chronic disorder characterized by various abdominal complaints and a worldwide prevalence of 10% – 20%. Although its etiology and pathophysiology are complex and still not completely understood, aberrations along the microbe-gut-brain axis … Continue reading
French oak wood extract
Abstract Aim: The aim of this supplement study was to evaluate French oak wood extract (Robuvit®, Horphag Research Ltd) used as a supplement in association with a defined management plan for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in healthy subjects with CFS, … Continue reading
Vision related symptoms in CFS/ME
Extract: People diagnosed with CFS/ME consistently report that they experience vision-related symptoms associated with their illness and some of these reports are being verified experimentally. Although vision-related symptoms may represent a significant clinical feature of CFS/ME that could be useful … Continue reading
Subgroup of younger CFS people have POTS
Abstract OBJECTIVE: Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are frequently diagnosed with comorbid postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), suggesting a shared pathogenesis. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between demographic characteristics, autonomic functioning and fatigue levels … Continue reading
