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Further commentary on the PACE trial: Biased methods & unreliable outcomes
Article abstract: Further commentary on the PACE trial: Biased methods and unreliable outcomes, by Keith J Geraghty in Journal of Health Psychology [First Published June 14, 2017] Geraghty in the year 2016, outlines a range of controversies surrounding publication of results from … Continue reading
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Tagged CBT, clinical trial, cognitive behavioural therapy, Dr Keith Geraghty, evidence based medicine
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CBT & objective assessments in CFS
The Journal of Health Psychology has published a short analysis by Graham McPhee on the way that real/objective assessments show that CBT gives no boost to ME/CFS. This is a video to introduce it: Objective Evidence & CFS Article abstract: Cognitive behaviour … Continue reading
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The evolution of a ME/CFS researcher? CBT proponent calls for more Herpesvirus research
Simmaron Research blog post, by Cort Johnson, 19 June 2017: The Evolution of a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Researcher? CBT Proponent Calls for More Herpesvirus Research At times Dr. Wyller of Oslo University has seemed more like a Norwegian version … Continue reading
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Tagged CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy, Cort Johnson, Herpesvirus, rituximab, V B Wyller
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MEA research grant to Dr Keith Geraghty to examine two controversial ME/CFS treatments recommended by NICE
ME Association blog post, 13 July 2017: ME Association provide new research grant to Dr Keith Geraghty to examine two controversial ME/CFS treatments recommended by NICE ME Association trustees have approved a new research grant that will critically examine the … Continue reading
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Tagged CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy, Dr Keith Geraghty, GET, graded exercise therapy, ME Association, NICE
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US health agency, CDC, drops CBT/GET on website
Article excerpts: Virology blog post, by David Tuller, DrPH, 10 July 2017: Trial By Error: The CDC Drops CBT/GET Just as The Lancet has published more “evidence” for graded exercise, the CDC has moved decisively in the opposite direction. In … Continue reading
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Tagged CBT, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cognitive behavioural therapy, David Tuller, GET, graded, graded exercise therapy, PACE trial
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Controversy over exercise therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome: key lessons for clinicians and academics
Article summary: Controversy over exercise therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome: key lessons for clinicians and academics, by Alex J. Mitchell in BJPsych Advances May 2017, 23 (3) 145-148 Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is syndrome of unremitting fatigue of at least … Continue reading
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Tagged CBT, Cochrane review, cognitive behavioural therapy, GET, graded exercise therapy, PACE trial, Prof Alex J Mitchell
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Medical education & training research protocol
Research protocol abstract: Randomised controlled trial of online continuing education for health professionals to improve the management of chronic fatigue syndrome: a study protocol, by Sophie H Li, Carolina X Sandler, Sally M Casson, Joanne Cassar, Tina Bogg, Andrew R … Continue reading
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Tagged CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy, GET, graded exercise therapy, medical education
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Bias, misleading information & lack of respect for alternative views have distorted perceptions of ME/CFS & its treatment
Article abstract: Bias, misleading information and lack of respect for alternative views have distorted perceptions of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and its treatment, by Ellen Goudsmit, Sandra Howes in Journal of Health Psychology [First Published May 29, 2017] The PACE trial is … Continue reading
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Tagged CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy, Dr Ellen Goudsmit, GET, graded exercise therapy, Interpretative bias, PACE trial, Sandra Howes
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Once again, the PACE authors respond to concerns with empty answers
Article abstract: Once again, the PACE authors respond to concerns with empty answers, by David Tuller in Journal of Health Psychology [Published April 27, 2017] In their response to Geraghty, the PACE investigators state that they have “repeatedly addressed” the … Continue reading
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Tagged CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy, David Tuller, GET, graded exercise therapy, illness perception, PACE trial
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