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Diagnosis & symptoms of CFS/ME in children in Norway
Research abstract: Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a complex condition. Causal factors are not established, although underlying psychological or immunological susceptibility has been proposed. We studied primary care diagnoses for children with CFS/ME, with children with another hospital … Continue reading
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Tagged adolescents, children, diagnosis, epidemiology, Inger J. Bakken, Norway, primary care, symptoms, teenagers
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4 key characteristics of ME identified in 3 countries
Research abstract: The present study attempted to identify critical symptom domains of individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Using patient and control samples collected in the United States, Great Britain, and Norway, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was … Continue reading
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Tagged case definitions, DePaul Symptom Questionnaire, Dr Leonard Jason, Prof Julia Newton, symptoms
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Accurate diagnosis of ME and CFS based on objective test methods for characteristic symptoms
Article abstract: Although myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are considered to be synonymous, the definitional criteria for ME and CFS define two distinct, partially overlapping, clinical entities. ME, whether defined by the original criteria or by the … Continue reading
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Tagged cardiopulmonary exercise tests, cognitive tests, diagnosis, Frank NM Twisk, illness impact, objective measures, symptoms
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