Tag Archives: cognitive performance

Cognitive processes research in CFS and cancer

Posted on 09/26/2016 by wames

Research abstract: Background: There is an abundance of research into cognitive processing biases in clinical psychology including the potential for applying cognitive bias modification techniques to assess the causal role of biases in maintaining anxiety and depression. Within the health psychology field, there is … Continue reading →

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Cerebral blood flow & impaired neurocognition in POTS

Posted on 01/14/2015 by wames

Research abstract We hypothesize that upright cognitive impairment in patients with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is caused by reduced cerebral blood flow (CBF). The CBF velocity (CBFv) measured by transcranial Doppler ultrasound decreased excessively during 70° tilt in a minority … Continue reading →

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Cognitive performance affected by poor muscle function in CFS & FM

Posted on 07/30/2014 by wames

Abstract BACKGROUND: Both good physical and cognitive functioning have a positive influence on the execution of activities of daily living. Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as well as patients with fibromyalgia have marked cognitive deficits. Furthermore, a good physical … Continue reading →

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Cognitive problems & pain not related in CFS

Posted on 06/18/2013 by wames

Research Abstract In various chronic pain populations, decreased cognitive performance is known to be related to pain severity. Yet, this relationship has not been investigated in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). This study investigated the relationship between cognitive performance … Continue reading →

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