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Stress vulnerability in adolescents with CFS
Research abstract: Background: Stress vulnerability has been implicated in adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), but has rarely been investigated directly. This study compared psychological and physiological responses to a laboratory social performance task in adolescents with CFS with chronic illness (asthma) and healthy control … Continue reading
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Tagged adolescents, Kate Lievesley, Katherine A Rimes, stress vulnerability, teenagers, Trudie Chalder
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Cognitive processes research in CFS and cancer
Research abstract: Background: There is an abundance of research into cognitive processing biases in clinical psychology including the potential for applying cognitive bias modification techniques to assess the causal role of biases in maintaining anxiety and depression. Within the health psychology field, there is … Continue reading
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Tagged cognitive bias modification techniques, cognitive performance, Trudie Chalder
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Complementary & alternative healthcare use by participants in PACE trial
Research abstract: Background: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is characterised by persistent fatigue, disability and a range of other symptoms. The PACE trial was randomised to compare four non-pharmacological treatments for patients with CFS in secondary care clinics. The aims of this sub study … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative medicine, complementary medicine, G Lewith, PACE trial, Prof Peter White, Trudie Chalder
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Emotional suppression in CFS
Research abstract: OBJECTIVE: Emotional processing differences in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been reported but have rarely been investigated experimentally. This study used self-report, observer ratings, and electrodermal responses to test hypotheses about emotion suppression and autonomic reactivity. METHODS Eighty … Continue reading
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CBT for CFS: differences in outcomes in the UK & Netherlands
Research abstract: Objective: Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) reduces fatigue and disability in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). However, outcomes vary between studies, possibly because of differences in patient characteristics, treatment protocols, diagnostic criteria and outcome measures. The objective was to compare outcomes after CBT in … Continue reading
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Tagged CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy, Netherlands, Trudie Chalder, UK
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CFS patients more likely to suppress emotions
Science daily article, 17 May 2016: Chronic fatigue patients more likely to suppress emotions Chronic fatigue syndrome patients report they are more anxious and distressed than people who don’t have the condition, and they are also more likely to suppress … Continue reading
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Tagged electrodermal response, emotional expression, emotional suppression, Katherine A Rimes, Trudie Chalder
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Probing an untrustworthy Cochrane review of exercise for CFS
Blog post by Prof James C Coyne, 23 April 2016: Probing an untrustworthy Cochrane review of exercise for “chronic fatigue syndrome” From my work in progress: My ongoing investigation so far has revealed that the 2016 Cochrane review misrepresents what … Continue reading
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Tagged Allison Weardon, Cochrane review, conflict of interest, data sharing, David Tovey, Dr Peter White, Lillebeth Larun, Prof James C Coyne, Trudie Chalder
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London NHS trust finds higher risk of suicide in CFS patients
Research summary: Background: Mortality associated with chronic fatigue syndrome is uncertain. We investigated mortality in individuals diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome in secondary and tertiary care using data from the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Biomedical Research Centre … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr Chin-Kuo Chang, Dr Emmert Roberts, mortality, Prof Simon Wessely, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, suicide, Trudie Chalder
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Assessment of CBT for CFS in Britons with diverse ethnic backgrounds
Research abstract: Background: Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the most promising treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). It is unclear whether CBT is effective for Black and minority ethnic (BME) groups. Aims To assess the effectiveness of CBT in BME patients … Continue reading
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Tagged black and minority ethnic people, BME, CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy, Trudie Chalder
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Why has the PACE Study’s “Sister Trial” been “Disappeared” and Forgotten?
David Tuller continues his analysis of research about treatments for CFS with an examination of the FINE trial. A summary has been compiled by MEAction. Virology blog: Trial By Error, Continued: Why has the PACE Study’s “Sister Trial”been “Disappeared” and Forgotten? [9 … Continue reading
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Tagged BMJ, British medical Journal, Chalder fatigue scale, FINE trial, Lancet, Medical Research Council, MRC, PACE trial, Prof Alison Wearden, Prof Michael Sharpe, Prof Peter White, Science Media Centre, Tom Kindlon, Trudie Chalder
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