Tag Archives: Prof Julia Newton
TMD in CFS is indicator of greater autonomic dysfunction
Research abstract: Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is heterogeneous in nature, yet no clear subclassifications currently exist. There is evidence of dysautonomia in almost 90% of patients and CFS is often co-morbid with conditions associated with autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction, such as … Continue reading
Patients’ ME research priorities
Research abstract: Background: The aim of this work was to involve patients in setting future priorities for myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.) research. Methods: A national on-line survey was developed collecting structured and unstructured data. Respondents were asked what they considered Action … Continue reading
Are ME and CFS different illnesses?
Research abstract Considerable discussion has transpired regarding whether chronic fatigue syndrome is a distinct illness from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. A prior study contrasted the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis International Consensus Criteria (ME-ICC; Carruthers et al., 2011) with the Fukuda et al. (1994) CFS … Continue reading
CFS v SEID as diagnostic criteria
Research abstract: Background: The Institute of Medicine has recommended a change in the name and criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), renaming the illness systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID). The new SEID case definition requires substantial reductions or impairments in … Continue reading
Differences found in CFS experience in UK & USA
Research abstract: Few studies have compared symptomatology and functional differences experienced by patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) across cultures. The current study compared patients with CFS from the United States (US) to those from the United Kingdom (UK) across … Continue reading
Comparison of consensus & empirical ME/CFS definitions & criteria
Research abstract: Background: Since the publication of the CFS case definition [Fukuda K, Straus SE, Hickie I, Sharpe MC, Dobbins JG, Komaroff A. The chronic fatigue syndrome: a comprehensive approach to its definition and study. Ann Intern Med. 1994;121:953-959], there … Continue reading
Disturbed sleep is key symptom in CFS
Research abstract Objectives: Sleep disturbances are common in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and one of the key symptom complaints, yet it has been neglected by previous qualitative research. The aim was to explore the specific role of sleep in patients’ experience of their … Continue reading
More severe symptoms & impairment in ME than in CFS confirmed
Research abstract A revised sudden onset case definition for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) has been developed (Jason, Damrongvachiraphan, etal., 2012) based on past case definitions. In a prior study, Jason, Brown, and colleagues (2012 ) compared patients recruited using the 1994 … Continue reading
The association between daytime napping and cognitive functioning in CFS
Research abstract Objectives The precise relationship between sleep and physical and mental functioning in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has not been examined directly, nor has the impact of daytime napping. This study aimed to examine self-reported sleep in patients with … Continue reading
The role of sleep in CFS
Review abstract: Background: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) affects 0.23–2.6% of the adult population. Sleep-related complaints are amongst the most frequently reported symptoms in these patients. Although a biopsychosocial model of CFS offers a plausible framework for understanding the condition, the … Continue reading
