Tag Archives: proinflammatory cytokines
Cytokine inhibition in CFS
Research abstract: Background: Interleukin-1 (IL-1), an important proinflammatory cytokine, is suspected to play a role in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Objective: To evaluate the effect of subcutaneous anakinra versus placebo on fatigue severity in female patients with CFS. Design: Randomized, … Continue reading
Cognitive dysfunction causes fatigue and depression in ME/CFS
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
Inflammation in ME/CFS greater than in depression
A research trial by a multi-national team compared bio-markers in people with ME/CFS, depression and healthy people. Background: Depression is an inflammatory disorder while many authors declare myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) to be a functional disorder. The aim of … Continue reading
