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Comparison of consensus & empirical ME/CFS definitions & criteria

Posted on 04/01/2015 by wames

Research abstract: Background:  Since the publication of the CFS case definition [Fukuda K, Straus SE, Hickie I, Sharpe MC, Dobbins JG, Komaroff A. The chronic fatigue  syndrome: a comprehensive approach to its definition and study. Ann Intern Med. 1994;121:953-959], there … Continue reading →

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DSQ is valid tool for assessing symptoms in ME/CFS

Posted on 07/30/2014 by wames

Abstract Background: The diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is complex and largely based on self-reported symptom profiles. The field lacks consensus for a singular case definition and heterogeneous samples make comparability across studies difficult. Purpose: The present study … Continue reading →

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Do coping strategies improve health in CFS?

Posted on 05/31/2014 by wames

Abstract OBJECTIVE/Hypothesis The objective of this study was to examine sub-types of individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome based on variables that are associated with the energy envelope theory and to examine the role of coping strategies in explaining the differences … Continue reading →

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