Tag Archives: Sweden
The art & science of ME/CFS: a 2016 synopsis by Dr Daniel L. Peterson
Article abstract: ME/CFS, a complex multisystem disease of diverse etiology, which results in significant functional and costly impairment, is estimated to affect approximately 40,000 Swedish residents. This synopsis describes developments by governmental agencies (i.e. the CDC); emerging clinical centers in … Continue reading
Post Activity Relapse (PAR) or PEM?
Another contribution to the discussion of the key characteristic of ME, Post Exertional Malaise (PEM), comes from Kasper Ezelius of the Sweish patient group ME-föreningen: Suggestion to replace PEM by PAR Deterioration after mental or physical exertion is often referred as … Continue reading
Swedish clinic under scrutiny for treating ME & FM as physical illnesses
ME Action blog report: Save the Gottfries Clinic Gottfries, the leading clinic in Sweden for ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia has come under government scrutiny for treating patients using a “biomedical” approach. Politicians in Gothenburg have decided not to renew its contract … Continue reading