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Epigenetics study highlights metabolic problems in ME/CFS

Health rising blog post, by Cort Johnson, 30 July 2017: Epigenetics Study Highlights Metabolic Problems in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) There was a time that the HPA axis was “it” in chronic fatigue syndrome. More studies have been done on … Continue reading

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Epigenetic modifications & glucocorticoid sensitivity in ME/CFS

Research abstract: Background: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating idiopathic disease characterized by unexplained fatigue that fails to resolve with sufficient rest. Diagnosis is based on a list of symptoms and exclusion of other fatigue-related health conditions. Despite … Continue reading

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Post-exertion malaise in CFS: symptoms & gene expression

Research abstract BACKGROUND A primary complaint of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients is post-exertion malaise, which is a worsening of symptoms following activities such as exercise. PURPOSE To examine the link between gene expression for metabolite, adrenergic, immune, and glucocorticoid … Continue reading

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