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Computerised training improves verbal working memory in ME/CFS

Posted on 06/10/2015 by wames

Research abstract: OBJECTIVE: Patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome experience cognitive difficulties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of computerized training on working memory in this syndrome. DESIGN: Non-randomized (quasi-experimental) study with no-treatment control group and … Continue reading →

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Cognitive dysfunction causes fatigue and depression in ME/CFS

Posted on 03/07/2014 by wames

Abstract Background Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is characterized by persistent emotional, mental, and physical fatigue accompanied by a range of neurological, autonomic, neuroendocrine, immune, and sleep problems. Research has shown that psychosocial factors such as anxiety and depression as … Continue reading →

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Accuracy of memory of CFS symptoms

Posted on 11/01/2013 by wames

Abstract This study serves as an investigation of the reliability of symptom data as reported by individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), across three recall time frames (the past week, the past month, and the past 6 months), and at … Continue reading →

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Functional consequences of repeated OP exposure

Posted on 04/06/2012 by wames

The class of chemicals known as the “organophosphates” (OPs) comprises many of the most common agricultural and commercial pesticides that are used worldwide as well as the highly toxic chemical warfare agents. The mechanism of the acute toxicity of OPs … Continue reading →

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