Tag Archives: Prof Maureen Hanson
The real story about CFS: a devastating illness that needs a better name
Garnet news article by Maureen Hanson, 19 October 2016: The real story about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a devastating illness that needs a better name Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is an illness that many may have heard of, but few, in reality, know … Continue reading
Case report of differences between twins where only one has ME
Case report abstract: BACKGROUND: Patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) present with profound fatigue, flu-like symptoms, pain, cognitive impairment, orthostatic intolerance, and post-exertional malaise (PEM), and exacerbation of some or all of the baseline symptoms. CASE REPORT: We report … Continue reading
Canadian perspective on gut research
The star article, by Lauren Pelley, 4 July 2016: New research unlocking mysteries behind chronic fatigue syndrome, Study showing biological markers of long-misunderstood condition “one more piece of the puzzle,” researchers say. ’80 per cent of patients still go undiagnosed’ Scott … Continue reading
Indicator of CFS found in gut bacteria
Cornell Chronicle blog post by Krishna Ramanujan, 24 June 2016: Indicator of chronic fatigue syndrome found in gut bacteria Physicians have been mystified by chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition where normal exertion leads to debilitating fatigue that isn’t alleviated by rest. … Continue reading