Tag Archives: rituximab
Rituximab leads to B-cell depletion and remission in ME/CFS
Research abstract: Background: Myalgic Encephalopathy/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a disease of unknown etiology. We previously reported a pilot case series followed by a small, randomized, placebo-controlled phase II study, suggesting that B-cell depletion using the monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody rituximab … Continue reading
Anti-inflammatory drugs and CFS/ME
Richard N. Podell M.D., MPH discusses the implications of Japanese research which found inflammation in the brain on the prohealth website: For most people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) central nervous system function is abnormal. However, we don’t understand the … Continue reading
Energy expediture in ME/CFS
A new article has been added to Dr Sarah Myhill’s website: Energy Expenditure in ME/CFS: Immune wastage of energy and Rituximab The following have been updated: Transdermal micro-nutrients The central cause: mitochondrial failure
