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Science for ME

  1. ME/CFS News and Research

    A place to discuss BioMedical ME/CFS research and news, general ME/CFS news and diagnostic guidelines

    1. ME/CFS News and Research

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      1. BioMedical ME/CFS News

      2. Recruitment into current ME/CFS research studies

      3. Regional News

      4. BioMedical ME/CFS Research

      5. General ME/CFS News

      6. Science Library (Read only)

      7. Diagnostic Guidelines

      8. Researcher Interactions

      9. Weekly ME News in Brief

      Latest: Homebound versus Bedridden Status among Those with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 2021, Jason et al John Mac, Jan 20, 2021 at 6:51 PM
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  2. Other News and Research

    A place to discuss PsychoSocial ME/CFS news and Research. You can also discuss health news and research unrelated to ME/CFS here

    1. Other News and Research

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      1. PsychoSocial ME/CFS News

      2. PsychoSocial ME/CFS Research

      3. Health News and Research unrelated to ME/CFS

      4. Epidemics (including Covid-19)

      Latest: Restoring metabolism of myeloid cells reverses cognitive decline in ageing 2021, Paras S Minhas et al Wonko, Jan 20, 2021 at 7:03 PM
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  3. Advocacy and Fundraising

    A place to discuss advocacy and fundraising related to the ME/CFS community

    1. Advocacy

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      1. Advocacy Action Alerts

      2. General Advocacy Discussions

      3. Information for NICE guidelines

      4. General disability topics and advocacy

      5. Advocacy Projects and Campaigns

      6. Petitions

      7. Fundraising

      8. Open Letters and Replies

      9. MEpedia

      Latest: NICE ME/CFS guideline - submissions to the draft guideline consultation, December 2020 Jonathan Edwards, Jan 20, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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  4. Symptoms, Treatments, Doctors and Diagnostics

    A place to discuss symptoms and treatments related to ME/CFS. Post and discuss ME/CFS doctors and diagnostics here too

    1. Symptoms

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      1. Post-Exertional Malaise, Fatigue, and Crashes

      2. Neurological/Cognitive: Brain Fog, Concentration

      3. Pain and Inflammation

      4. Immunological

      5. Sleep Disturbance

      6. Hypersensitivity and Intolerance Reactions

      7. Cardiovascular and Respiratory

      8. Gastrointestinal and Urinary

      9. Other Symptoms

      Latest: Sleep trackers arewenearlythereyet, Jan 20, 2021 at 10:52 AM
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    2. Treatments

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      1. Rituximab

      2. Antivirals, Antibiotics and Immune Modulators

      3. Addressing Chemical & Food Sensitivities

      4. Treating POTS and Orthostatic Intolerance

      5. Treating the Microbiome

      6. Other: Methylation; B12; Glutathione; GcMAF

      7. Alternative Therapies

      Latest: Oxalates may be a problem for people with M.E. Wonko, Jan 20, 2021 at 4:49 PM
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    3. Doctors and Diagnostics

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      1. ME/CFS Doctors

      2. Laboratory and Genetic Testing

      Latest: ME/CFS services in the United Kingdom Trish, Dec 31, 2020
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  5. Missed, Alternative or Co-existing Diagnoses

    Discuss missed, alternative and co-existing diagnoses here

    1. Missed, Alternative or Co-existing Diagnoses

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      1. Fibromyalgia and Connective Tissue Disorders

      2. Infections: Lyme, Candida, EBV ...

      3. Endocrine: Thyroid, Adrenal, Diabetes

      4. Immune: Autoimmune and Mast Cell Disorders

      5. Neurological: Multiple Sclerosis

      6. Vitamin B12, D and other deficiencies

      Latest: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Immunologic contrasts and connective tissue comparisons, Islam et al, 2021 Andy, Jan 18, 2021 at 1:30 PM
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  6. Living with ME/CFS

    A place to share and discuss lifestyle issues related to ME/CFS

    1. Living with ME/CFS

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      1. Lifestyle Management

      2. Relationships

      3. Work, Finances and Disability Insurance

      4. Parents and Caregivers

      Latest: Games for iPad, smartphones and tablets Sly Saint, Jan 20, 2021 at 2:31 PM
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