Tag Archives: mitochondrial dysfunction
CFS subgroup found to have low level inflammation
CFS is characterized by profound levels of persistent/recurrent fatigue. It is proposed that chronic, low level inflammation may play a role in this fatigue. We recruited 100 untreated patients with CFS (average age 33±12) and 100 age and sex matched … Continue reading
Mitochondrial dysfunction and fatigue review
Abstract Fatigue is often described by patients as a lack of energy, mental or physical tiredness, diminished endurance, and prolonged recovery after physical activity. Etiologic mechanisms underlying fatigue are not well understood; however, fatigue is a hallmark symptom of mitochondrial … Continue reading
Possible causes of mitochondrial dysfunctions in ME
Abstract Myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/cfs) is classified by the World Health Organization as a disorder of the central nervous system. ME/cfs is an neuro-immune disorder accompanied by chronic low-grade inflammation, increased levels of oxidative and nitrosative stress … Continue reading
Mitochondrial dysfunction differs in CFS and FM
Research abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM) are complex and serious illnesses that affect approximately 2.5% and 5% of the general population worldwide, respectively. The etiology is unknown; however, recent studies suggest that mitochondrial dysfunction has been involved … Continue reading
Dr Myhill’s protocol improves mitochondrial function and fatigue
The third in a series of studies on mitochondrial function in ME/CFS has been published. Having established in the first two papers that mitochondrial dysfunction is a central pathophysiological lesion in ME/CFS, the aim of the third study was to … Continue reading
UK Government questions on mitochondrial disease
Questions Asked by The Countess of Mar: 1. To ask Her Majesty’s Government why mitochondrial function testing is not generally available through the National Health Service.[HL684] 25 Jun 2012 : Column WA23:The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Earl … Continue reading
Mitochondrial dysfunction found in ME/CFS
Abstract: The objectives of this study are to test the hypothesis that the fatigue and accompanying symptoms of Chronic Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Fatigue Syndrome are in part due to defects in energy provision at the cellular level, and to understand the … Continue reading
