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T & NK cell screening is a possible biomarker for CFS
Research abstract Background: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating neuro-immune disorder of unknown etiology diagnosed by an array of clinical manifestations. Although several immunological abnormalities have been described in CFS, their heterogeneity has limited diagnostic applicability. Methods: Immunological features … Continue reading
Hypopituitarism – an alternative diagnosis to ME or CFS
One of the conditions that can be wrongly diagnosed as CFS is post-traumatic hypopituitarism (PTHP). Symptoms include fatigue, muscle weakness, dizziness and nausea and can occur at any time after a head injury, even many years later. Other causes of … Continue reading
Differences in physical functioning between relatively active and passive patients with CFS
Research Abstract Objective: According to the Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) protocol for patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), therapists are advised to categorize patients in relatively active and passive patients. However, evidence to support the differences in physical functioning between … Continue reading
Dr Nigel Speight outlines the history of ME
WAMES’ medical advisor and consultant paediatrician Nigel Speight reviews the major historical developments of the last 50 years, describes the clinical pattern and spectrum of severity, and then explores the current major controversies surrounding the subject. Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: … Continue reading
Mycotoxins found in people with CFS
Research Abstract Background: Over the past 20 years, exposure to mycotoxin producing mold has been recognized as a significant health risk. Scientific literature has demonstrated mycotoxins as possible causes of human disease in water-damaged buildings (WDB). Aim: This study was … Continue reading
HERV found in the guts of people with ME
Research Abstract Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a debilitating illness of unknown etiology characterized by neurocognitive dysfunction, inflammation, immune abnormalities and gastrointestinal distress. An increasing body of evidence suggests that disruptions in the gut may contribute to the induction of … Continue reading
Research review of cognitive impairments in CFS and POTS
Review abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by fatigue, sleep dysfunction, and cognitive deficits (Fukuda et al., 1994). Research surrounding cognitive functioning among patients with CFS has found difficulty with memory, attention, and information processing. A similar disorder, postural … Continue reading
Cytokine flucutations reflect fluctutations in fatigue severity
Research Abstract Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating disorder characterized by persistent fatigue that is not alleviated by rest. The lack of a clearly identified underlying mechanism has hindered the development of effective treatments. Studies have demonstrated elevated … Continue reading
Headaches (idiopathic intracranial hypertension) & CFS
Research Abstract Introduction: Headache is common in chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition of unknown cause in which there are no clinical signs. Fatigue is common in idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a headache condition of unknown cause in which the only clinical … Continue reading
Patterns of Abnormal Visual Attention in ME
Research Abstract Purpose: To experimentally assess visual attention difficulties commonly reported by those with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Methods: Twenty-nine ME/CFS patients and 29 controls took part in the study. Performance was assessed using the Useful Field of View … Continue reading
