Tag Archives: Canada
Twins needed for ME/CFS research
National ME/FM Action Network announcement: A senior Canadian researcher has been looking for genetic factors in people with ME/CFS for several years. His studies have already yielded promising results. The next stage of his study involves looking at identical twins … Continue reading
Three approaches to CFS in the UK, Australia, & Canada: lessons for democratic policy
Research abstract: Decisions about diagnostic categories through clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) represent a central type of informal policy-making which affect the scope of publicly-regulated health services and directions for future research. We examine the development of three diverse sets of CPGs for chronic fatigue … Continue reading
Canadian perspective on gut research
The star article, by Lauren Pelley, 4 July 2016: New research unlocking mysteries behind chronic fatigue syndrome, Study showing biological markers of long-misunderstood condition “one more piece of the puzzle,” researchers say. ’80 per cent of patients still go undiagnosed’ Scott … Continue reading
Canadian evidence-based ME/CFS diagnosis and management
Article abstract: This review was written from the viewpoint of the treating clinician to educate health care professionals and the public about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). It includes: the clinical definition of ME/CFS with emphasis on how to diagnose ME/CFS; … Continue reading
