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The art & science of ME/CFS: a 2016 synopsis by Dr Daniel L. Peterson

Posted on 10/12/2016 by wames

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 →

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Post Activity Relapse (PAR) or PEM?

Posted on 03/22/2016 by wames

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 →

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Swedish clinic under scrutiny for treating ME & FM as physical illnesses

Posted on 11/20/2015 by wames

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 →

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