Tag Archives: Alan R Light
Dr Light’s video interview about his PEM research
Dr Podell’s blog, 9 January 2017: Powerful Proof that Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia are REAL and MAINLY PHYSICAL Dr Rich Podell interviewed Dr. ALan Light, Ph. D by Skype in a three part video series. His research … Continue reading
Neural consequences of PEM in ME/CFS
Research abstract: Highlights: Acute exercise affects symptoms, cognitive performance and brain function in ME/CFS. Symptom provocation by exercise is a useful model to study post-exertion malaise. Objective neurophysiological evidence of the phenomenon of post-exertion malaise. Post exertion malaise is one … Continue reading
Pregabalin has positive effect on FM symptoms
Research abstract: Pregabalin, an approved treatment for fibromyalgia (FM), has been shown to decrease sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity and inhibit sympathetically maintained pain, but its effects on exercise responses have not been reported. Methods: Using a randomized double-blind crossover … Continue reading
Dr Alan Light lecture on Youtube Thurs 3 Dec 2am
Free Education Meeting: “Partnerships to Accelerate Biomarker & Mechanism Discovery in ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia” Presented by Dr. Alan Light Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015 8pm Central / Thursday 2am GMT Salt Lake County Complex, North Building, 2001 S. State Street, SLC, … Continue reading
Dr Alan Light video lecture on new developments in ME/CFS research
SolveCFS video: New Developments in ME/CFS Research [Published Oct 15, 2015] Presented by Dr. Alan R. Light, Research Professor of Anesthesiology and Neurobiology and Anatomy at the University of Utah. Download Powerpoint for lecture. Dr. Light received his PhD from … Continue reading
Fatigue in MS and ME: similarities and differences
Cort Johnson in his blog Health rising asks if the fatigue found in MS and ME is similar or different: Simply looking at the symptoms indicated that MS is primarily a fatiguing disorder, and that MS patients may, in fact, … Continue reading
Post-exertion malaise in CFS: symptoms & gene expression
Research abstract BACKGROUND A primary complaint of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients is post-exertion malaise, which is a worsening of symptoms following activities such as exercise. PURPOSE To examine the link between gene expression for metabolite, adrenergic, immune, and glucocorticoid … Continue reading
