Tag Archives: JWM van der Meer
A possible role for mitochondrial-derived peptides humanin & MOTS-c in patients with Q fever & CFS
A possible role for mitochondrial-derived peptides humanin and MOTS-c in patients with Q fever fatigue syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome, by Ruud PH Raijmakers, Anne F M Jansen, Stephan P Keijmel, Rob ter Horst, Megan E Roerink, Boris Novakovic, Leo AB Joosten, … Continue reading
Cytokine signatures in CFS patients: a Case Control Study & the effect of anakinra treatment
Research abstract: Cytokine signatures in chronic fatigue syndrome patients: a Case Control Study and the effect of anakinra treatment, by Megan E. Roerink, Hans Knoop, Luuk J. A. C. Hawinkels, Leo A. B. Joosten and Jos W. M. van der Meer in Journal of Translational Medicine 2017 15:267 Background: Cytokine disturbances have been suggested to be associated with the Chronic … Continue reading
Long-term follow-up after CBT for CFS
Research abstract: Long-term follow-up after cognitive behaviour therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome, by Anthonie Janse, Stephanie Nikolaus, Jan F. Wiborg, Marianne Heins, Jos W.M. van der Meer, Gijs Bleijenberg, Marcia Tummers, Jos Twisk, Hans Knoop in Journal of Psychosomatic Research [Preprint 27 March 2017] Highlights … Continue reading
Cytokine inhibition in CFS
Research abstract: Background: Interleukin-1 (IL-1), an important proinflammatory cytokine, is suspected to play a role in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Objective: To evaluate the effect of subcutaneous anakinra versus placebo on fatigue severity in female patients with CFS. Design: Randomized, … Continue reading
Prevalence of POTS in Dutch people with CFS
Research abstract: BACKGROUND: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is considered a diagnostic marker for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to (i) compare POTS prevalence in a CFS cohort with fatigued patients not meeting CFS criteria, and … Continue reading
