Category Archives: News
Dr Myhill’s protocol improves mitochondrial function and fatigue
The third in a series of studies on mitochondrial function in ME/CFS has been published. Having established in the first two papers that mitochondrial dysfunction is a central pathophysiological lesion in ME/CFS, the aim of the third study was to … Continue reading
Reduced cardiac vagal modulation impacts on cognitive performance in CFS
Abstract of Australian research BACKGROUND: Cognitive difficulties and autonomic dysfunction have been reported separately in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). A role for heart rate variability (HRV) in cognitive flexibility has been demonstrated in healthy individuals, but this relationship … Continue reading
Paediatric ME/CFS research review
Abstract Research on pediatric Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is reviewed in this article. Many recent articles in this area highlight the existence of key differences between the adult and pediatric forms of the illness. This review article provides an … Continue reading
CFS and FMS – the same condition?
Dr Benjamin Natelson has conducted a review of research studies comparing CFS and Fibromyalgia and is currently recruiting in the US for a number of studies into the nature of CFS and FM. Abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia … Continue reading
Dr Dowsett on ME relapses
To commemorate the life of Dr Betty Dowsett the Young ME Sufferers Trust has posted online an article by her about ME relapses. There’s No Smoke Without Fire! Some comments on the tendency to replase in ME She lists the … Continue reading
Acupuncture helpful for chronic pain
An American review of studies into pain concluded that acupuncture has a clear effect in reducing chronic pain, more so than standard pain treatment, achieving 50% reduction in pain, compared to a 28% pain reduction for standard pain treatment. Acupuncture … Continue reading
ME: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or a distinct clinical entity?
Dr Ellen Goudsmit has updated the 1999 paper written by her, Dr Charles Shepherd, Christine Dancey and Sandra Howes outlining new criteria for research into ME and challenging the view that CFS and ME are the same condition. The research … Continue reading
CFS patients respond differently to gastrointestinal disorders following giardia outbreak
A Swedish study finds differences in the cells of people with both CFS and gastronitestinal disorders, suggesting immunological abnormality. Abstract: BACKGROUND: A Giardia outbreak was associated with development of post-infectious functional gastrointestinal disorders (PI-FGID) and chronic fatigue syndrome (PI-CFS). Markers … Continue reading
Lixdexamfetamine dimesylate helps functioning, fatigue and pain in CFS subgroup
A drug commonly used for ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) has been trialled by JL Young in the USA. Lixdexamfetamine dimesylate is in the amphetamine family and is rapidly absorbed into the body and converted to dextroamphetamine, which is responsible … Continue reading
