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The development of a consistent Europe-wide approach to investigating the economic impact of ME/CFS

The Development of a Consistent Europe-Wide Approach to Investigating the Economic Impact of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS): A Report from the European Network on ME/CFS (EUROMENE) by Derek FH Pheby, Diana Araja,  Uldis Berkis, Elenka Brenna, John Cullinan, Jean-Dominique de Korwin, … Continue reading

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ME costs UK economy over £3 billion

Action for M.E. blog post, 28 Sep 2017: ME costs UK economy over £3 billion M.E. cost the UK economy at least £3.3 billion in 2014/15, according to a research report published today. The figures account for healthcare costs, disability-related … Continue reading

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Why it makes economic sense to fund CFS research

Modern economies work to meet consumers’ needs. So if needs are not met, that must be an economic failure, right? Healthcare suggests otherwise. Sometimes, unhelpful ideologies get in the way of economics delivering the goods.   Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) … Continue reading

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