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A subset of ME/CFS patients have IBS
Research abstract: BACKGROUND: There is evidence that Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is accompanied by gastro-intestinal symptoms; and IgA and IgM responses directed against lipopolysaccharides (LPS) of commensal bacteria, indicating bacterial translocation. METHODS: This study was carried out to examine … Continue reading
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Tagged abdominal discomfort syndrome, ADS, gastro-intestinal disorder, IBS, Irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut, Michael Maes, subgroup
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Elevated autoantibodies found in CFS subgroup
Research highlights: β adrenergic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptor autoantibodies are elevated in a subset of patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Elevated autoantibodies in CFS correlate with elevated IgG1-3 subclass levels, thyreoperoxidase and ANA antibodies and T cell activation. In … Continue reading
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Tagged autoantibodies, autoimmune disorders, Dr Oystein Fluge, Prof Olav Mella, Receptors, rituximab, subgroup, T-cell
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ME: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or a distinct clinical entity?
Dr Ellen Goudsmit has updated the 1999 paper written by her, Dr Charles Shepherd, Christine Dancey and Sandra Howes outlining new criteria for research into ME and challenging the view that CFS and ME are the same condition. The research … Continue reading
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Tagged Christine Dancey, Dr Charles Shepherd, Dr Ellen Goudsmit, research criteria, Sandra Howes, subgroup
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