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Potential of CFS biomarkers

Abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) remains an incompletely characterized illness, in part due to controversy regarding its definition, biological basis and diagnosis.   Biomarkers are objective measures that may lead to improvements in our understanding of CFS by providing a more … Continue reading

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Brain neuron damage level in CFS similar to MS

Abstract   Objective: This study examined the levels of a major regulator of neuronal survival, brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in two populations; individuals with multiple sclerosis and chronic fatigue syndrome. BDNF is a protein involved in the maintenance and … Continue reading

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Does the energy envelope theory improve function?

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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ME/CFS epidemiological study in US

Abstract In previous qualitative research on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), researchers have focused on the experiences of patients with ME/CFS in tertiary care samples. This qualitative study examined the natural history of people with ME/CFS (n=19) from a community-based … Continue reading

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Paediatric ME/CFS research review

Abstract Research on pediatric Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is reviewed in this article. Many recent articles in this area highlight the existence of key differences between the adult and pediatric forms of the illness. This review article provides an … Continue reading

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