Tag Archives: BBC news
BBC Wales news: ‘Humanitarian crisis’ for ME sufferers in Wales
BBC Wales News article, 11 May 2019: ‘Humanitarian crisis’ for ME sufferers in Wales “People thought I’d moved away or joined a nunnery”, said Marian Gray, who admits going “missing from life”. She disappeared because she was one of … Continue reading
PACE Trial reanalysis in the news – Findings of £5m ME chronic fatigue study ‘worthless’
Times article, by Tom Whipple, Science Editor, 22 March 2018: Findings of £5m ME chronic fatigue study ‘worthless’ [register for free to read 2 articles a week] Scientists have questioned the robustness of a study that recommended exercise and cognitive behavioural therapy … Continue reading
I made a film from my bed to prove my illness is real
BBC news article, 9 Nov 2017: I made a film from my bed to prove my illness is real Five years ago, Jennifer Brea was struck down by ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), and found herself bed-bound, a prisoner in her own … Continue reading
Dr Martin Rhisiart ‘killed himself after ME diagnosis’
BBC News article, 5 September 2017: Dr Martin Rhisiart ‘killed himself after ME diagnosis’ A university professor who acted as an economics adviser for the UK government killed himself after being diagnosed with ME, an inquest in Cardiff has heard. Dr Martin Rhisiart, … Continue reading
The ‘extreme’ side-effects of antidepressants
BBC news article, By Lesley Ashmall (BBC Victoria Derbyshire programme), 19 October 2016: The ‘extreme’ side-effects of antidepressants Claire Hanley says she tried to take her own life twice after taking antidepressants People who say their lives have been ruined by … Continue reading
Choosing wisely Wales: patients in Wales urged to take more control
BBC news article, by Owain Clarke, 16 September 2016: Choosing Wisely aims for doctor-patient ‘culture shift’ Patients in Wales are being urged to take more control of decisions about the care and treatments they receive, as part of a new … Continue reading
The role of inflammation & over active immune system in depression
BBC news report, by James Gallagher, Rachael Buchanan & Andrew Luck-Baker, 24 August 2016: Depression: A revolution in treatment? The Inflamed Mind, BBC Radio 4 It’s not very often we get to talk about a revolution in understanding and treating depression … Continue reading
Healthwise Wales study
HealthWise Wales is a Welsh Government initiative to involve everyone in Wales in improving the health and wellbeing of the population, by taking part in research. They are asking you to: Help them to work out the most important questions on … Continue reading
Chronic fatigue affects 1.9% of 16 year olds & is more common with family adversity
Research abstract: BACKGROUND: In the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) birth cohort, chronic disabling fatigue lasting ≥6 months affected 1.3% of 13-year-olds, was equally common in boys and girls, and became more prevalent with increasing family adversity. … Continue reading
