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Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) in adolescent CFS

Research abstract: Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) in adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome by VB Wyller, CB Nguyen, JA Ludviksen, TE Mollnes in J Transl Med. 2017 Dec 4;15(1):245 BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a prevalent and disabling condition among adolescents. The … Continue reading

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The presence of co-morbid mental health problems in a cohort of adolescents with CFS

Research abstract: The presence of co-morbid mental health problems in a cohort of adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome, by Maria Elizabeth Loades, Katharine A Rimes, Sheila Ali, Kate Lievesley, Trudie Chalder in Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry [Preprint November 2, 2017] Objective: To … Continue reading

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Sleep quality in adolescents with CFS/ME

Research abstract: Sleep quality in adolescents with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), by EK Josev, ML Jackson, B Bei, J Trinder, A Harvey, C Clarke, K Snodgrass, A Scheinberg, SJ Knight in J Clin Sleep Med. 2017 Sep 15; 13(9):1057-1066 … Continue reading

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Sleep-wake rhythm disturbances & perceived sleep in adolescent CFS

Research abstract: Sleep-wake rhythm disturbances and perceived sleep in adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome, by M Pedersen, M Ekstedt, MC Småstuen, VB Wyller, D Sulheim, E Fagermoen, A Winger, E Pedersen, H Hrubos-Strøm in J Sleep Res. 2017 Oct; 26(5):595-601. [Epub 2017 … Continue reading

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OMF resources for parents of children with ME/CFS

The Open Medicine Foundation Pediatric ME/CFS web page contains information about ME for parents, doctors and educators from a US perspective, but much is helpful in the UK: The presentation and course of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is often … Continue reading

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Altered right anterior insular connectivity & loss of associated functions in adolescent CFS

Research abstract: Altered right anterior insular connectivity and loss of associated functions in adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome, by LA Wortinger, M Glenne Oie, T Endestad, V Bruun Wyller in PLoS One. 2017 Sep 7;12(9) Impairments in cognition, pain intolerance, and … Continue reading

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FITNET’s internet-based CBT may impede natural recovery in adolescents with ME/CFS

Review abstract: FITNET’s Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is ineffective and may impede natural recovery in adolescents with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. A Review, by Simin Ghatineh and Mark Vink in Behav Sci (Basel). 2017 Aug 11;7(3). pii: E52 The Dutch Fatigue … Continue reading

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Altered B cells found in whole blood gene expression in adolescent CFS

Research abstract Whole blood gene expression in adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome: an exploratory cross-sectional study suggesting altered B cell differentiation and survival, by Chinh Bkrong Nguyen, Lene Alsøe, Jessica M. Lindvall, Dag Sulheim, Even Fagermoen, Anette Winger, Mari Kaarbø, Hilde … Continue reading

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30% school absence due to ME in Norway

Phoenix rising forum post, 6 Feb 2017: Norwegian prime minister concerned about young ME-patients. Norwegian media have reported several places today the prime minister’s concern for young ME patients. Last year she asked Ministry of Health and Care Services to … Continue reading

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Narratives of young people living with a diagnosis of CFS/ME

Thesis abstract: CFS/ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is a distressing and potentially debilitating condition. It can also be understood as a contested condition, surrounded by controversy about its nature, causes and treatment. Previous research indicates that those affected experience this climate of contestation as a … Continue reading

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