Tag Archives: Alan R Light

Dr Light’s video interview about his PEM research

Posted on 02/23/2017 by wames

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 →

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Neural consequences of PEM in ME/CFS

Posted on 02/22/2017 by wames

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 →

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Pregabalin has positive effect on FM symptoms

Posted on 01/04/2016 by wames

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 →

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Dr Alan Light lecture on Youtube Thurs 3 Dec 2am

Posted on 12/02/2015 by wames

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 →

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Dr Alan Light video lecture on new developments in ME/CFS research

Posted on 10/29/2015 by wames

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 →

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Video presentation of Alan Light’s gene expression research

Posted on 02/14/2015 by wames

“Using Gene Expression to Objectively Subset & Diagnose FM, CFS and Depression”  Published on Dec 18, 2014 Alan Light, PhD gave this presentation during OFFER’s 2014 Healthcare Provider Conference. In this study, they looked at 46 genes [using the leukocytes] … Continue reading →

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Fatigue in MS and ME: similarities and differences

Posted on 02/04/2015 by wames

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 →

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Post-exertion malaise in CFS: symptoms & gene expression

Posted on 10/13/2013 by wames

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 →

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