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Hypothesis: Cerebrospinal fluid pressure increase in CFS & FM

Posted on 01/31/2023 by wames

The role of increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure in CFS and FM   Belgian researchers reviewed research literature to find characteristics signs that are shared with empty sella syndrome and suggest that moderate or intermittent increases in cerebrospinal fluid pressure are … Continue reading →

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Neuroendocrine disorder in CFS

Posted on 07/21/2017 by wames

Research abstract: Neuroendocrine disorder in chronic fatigue syndrome, by Slavica TOMIC, Snezana BRKIC, Dajana LENDAK, Daniela MARIC, Milica MEDIC STOJANOSKA, Aleksandra NOVAKOV MIKIC in Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences (2017) 47: sag-1601-110  [Published Online: 17 Dec 2016] Background/aim: Neuroendocrine disorders are … Continue reading →

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Down-regulation of renin-aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone systems in ME/CFS

Posted on 07/15/2016 by wames

Research abstract: BACKGROUND: Central nervous system dysfunction associated with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) has been postulated as the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). A small heart or reduced left ventricular volume with reduced cardiac output has been reported to be … Continue reading →

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Altered neuroendocrine control in adolescent CFS

Posted on 06/20/2016 by wames

Research abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a common and disabling disorder, and a major threat against adolescent health. The pathophysiology is unknown, but alteration of neuroendocrine control systems might be a central element, resulting in attenuation of the … Continue reading →

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Hormones, autoimmunity and/or viruses at work in ME/CFS

Posted on 01/15/2015 by wames

Cort Johnson explores the significance of a study into age peaks in ME/CFS: Age patterns provide pointer A  Norwegian study of ME/CFS patient records that found two age peaks in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, one starting from ages 10-19, the other … Continue reading →

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Videos by ME experts online

Posted on 03/03/2014 by wames

Dutch patient group ME/cvs Vereniging has hosted 30+ 3-10 minute talks about various aspects of ME on their Youtube page. Speakers include: Dr Nigel Speight (WAMES advisor); Prof Dr Kenny Meirleir; Prof Dr FC Visser; Dr Meinte Vollema, Dr Charles … Continue reading →

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