Tag Archives: SEID
Dr Leonard Jason’s reflections on SEID
Article abstract: The Institute of Medicine (IOM) in the US has recently proposed that the term Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease (SEID) replace Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). In addition, the IOM proposed a new case definition for SEID, which includes substantial … Continue reading
Challenge & defence of name SEID and IOM’s definition
Fink and Schröder challenge the validity of the IoM’s new name and definition of ME/CFS: Redefining Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome To the Editor: The Institute of Medicine (IOM) proposed a new name (systemic exertion intolerance disease) and diagnostic criteria for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic … Continue reading
New name & diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS recommended in US
The committee formed by the Institute of Medicine in the USA to examine diagnostic criteria in ME/CFS released its 280-page report on Tuesday 10th February. Its primary message is that the disease is serious, chronic, complex and multisystem, and that … Continue reading
