Tag Archives: Norway

Adolescents with CFS have poor quality of life

Posted on 07/06/2015 by wames

Research abstract: AIM: To study health related quality of life (HRQOL) and depressive symptoms in adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and to investigate in which domains their HRQOL and depressive symptoms differ from those of healthy adolescents. BACKGROUND AND … Continue reading →

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Are the Canadian guidelines a useful diagnostic tool for teenagers?

Posted on 02/18/2015 by wames

Research abstract Aim: The 2003 Canadian Consensus Criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are often assumed to suggest low-grade systemic inflammation, but have never been formally validated. This study explored the content validity of the Criteria in a sample of … Continue reading →

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Pain and pressure pain thresholds in adolescents with CFS

Posted on 11/04/2014 by wames

Research abstract Objectives: Although pain is a significant symptom in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), pain is poorly understood in adolescents with CFS. The aim of this study was to explore pain distribution and prevalence, pain intensity and its functional interference … Continue reading →

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2 Age peaks in the incidence of CFS/ME in Norway

Posted on 10/05/2014 by wames

Research abstract (provisional) Background: The aim of the current study was to estimate sex- and age-specific incidence rates of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) using population-based registry data. CFS/ME is a debilitating condition with large impact on patients and their … Continue reading →

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