Tag Archives: ME Research UK

All in your head? Brain research in ME/CFS

Posted on 02/11/2021 by wames

ME Research UK blog post: All in your head? Brain research in ME/CFS,  8 February 2021   Following last week’s introduction to the brain, here is an overview of some of the brain research conducted in ME/CFS in recent years, … Continue reading →

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Protective effect of hemin against experimental CFS in mice: possible role of neurotransmitters

Posted on 07/02/2020 by wames

Protective effect of hemin against experimental Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in mice: possible role of neurotransmitters, by Vandana Thakur, Sumit Jamwal, Mandeep Kumar, Vikrant Rahi & Puneet Kumar  in Neurotoxicity Research (2020) [doi.org/10.1007/s12640-020-00231-y]   Research abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is … Continue reading →

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Symptoms of ME/CFS

Posted on 05/13/2020 by wames
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Cerebral blood flow and heart rate variability in CFS

Posted on 02/13/2018 by wames

Cerebral blood flow and heart rate variability in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a randomized cross-over study, by Anneleen Malfliet, Roselien Pas, Raf Brouns, Joris De Win, Samar M Hatem, Mira Meeus, Kelly Ickmans, Robbert-Jan van Hooff, and Jo Nijs in heart 2018; 21:E13-E24 BACKGROUND: Pain, fatigue, and concentration difficulties … Continue reading →

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NICE stakeholder workshop reports

Posted on 01/18/2018 by wames

NICE CG53 Stakeholder engagement meeting This week NICE held an introductory stakeholder meeting in London. There were limited places at the meeting and WAMES’ request to join the meeting by video conference was not successful. Future meetings will require a trip to London. NICE … Continue reading →

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Could we finally have a definitive biomarker for ME/CFS?

Posted on 06/20/2017 by wames

ME Research UK blog post, 9 June 2017: Could we finally have a definitive biomarker for ME/CFS? It’s a recurring theme, but the diagnosis of ME/CFS is severely hampered by the lack of a test that can distinguish people with … Continue reading →

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Overview of vision problems in ME/CFS

Posted on 02/20/2017 by wames

ME Research UK article, 13 Feb 2017: Shifting focus Problems with vision are relatively common among people with ME/CFS, the majority of whom report symptoms such as hypersensitivity to light, difficulties focusing, and dry eyes. But despite their significant impact … Continue reading →

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Ditloid 100 question quiz competition in aid of ME Research UK

Posted on 12/14/2016 by wames

Help raise money for 2 charities by paying £10 to enter a competition.    Answer a 100 question quiz before 1st January 2017 to have a chance of winning one of 10 great prizes: Two exclusive tickets for VIP seats to … Continue reading →

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New Australian genetic marker detection study

Posted on 11/10/2016 by wames

ME Research UK blog post, 6 November 2016: New study – Genetic marker detection Prof Brett Lidbury and colleagues at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University in Canberra are conducting an ongoing programme, funded by charities in … Continue reading →

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Nose & throat inflammation & HPV vaccinations in ME

Posted on 10/24/2016 by wames

ME Research UK article, 19 October 2016: Nose and throat inflammation There are many different triggers for ME/CFS. In most people, the illness starts with an infection, often viral, but others report a vaccination or immunisation as the initial event. … Continue reading →

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