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This post and several following have been moved from several different threads. Article by prof Brian Hughes at his blog The Science Bit: Post-Covid syndrome, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, and the recurring pseudoscience of mass hysteria People with ME have been waiting decades for their...

It's about 6-7 weeks since I started with LDN. Not any big effects so far. Perhaps deeper sleep and less "burning" sensation in brain after concentration. But the short temper! I'm stomping my foot like a toddler over completely trivial things. I was wondering if it could have something to do...

Nature: Longitudinal analyses reveal immunological misfiring in severe COVID-19 - by Carolina Lucas et al Abstract Recent studies have provided insights into the pathogenesis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)1–4. Yet, longitudinal immunological correlates of disease outcome remain...

Opinion piece in the Guardian by Jemma Kennedy: I'm a Covid-19 "long-hauler". For us, there is no end in sight Countless others, however, will struggle to manage crippling post-viral symptoms without help. We don’t yet know if post-Covid recovery is worse according to gender, ethnicity or age...

Trial By Error by David Tuller: Why Won't BMJ Take Action on Music Therapy Study? In their letter to the BMJ’s research integrity coordinator, Professors Racaniello and Hornig note that continued delay in this matter is not acceptable. As they write, “It seems clear that BMJ has an obligation...

Fantastic news!! Congratulations!! :party::party::party:

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health declares an estimation of 96% recovery in Norway among people with covid-19. They define recovery as being alive and not hospitalised 14 days after having tested positive for covid-19.

Oops. Thanks for spotting that @Milo !

Full title Autoantibodies to Beta-Adrenergic and Muscarinic cholinergic receptors in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) patients – a validation study in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid from two Swedish cohorts Journal Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health Authors Annie Bynke, Per Julin, Carl-Gerhard...

There is now a correction to the article in BMJ. The correction states: We have replaced the word “advises” with “cautions” in the title of this news story (BMJ 2020;370:m2912, doi:10.1136/bmj.m2912) to make it clearer that the advice was not formal guidance.

Twitter bio of Michael L. Barnett: Assistant professor of health policy at @HarvardChanSPH @HarvardHPM . Primary care physician @BrighamWomens . Editor @HC_TheJournal

Trial By Error by David Tuller: Another Letter About BMJ's Music Therapy Study I am still waiting for answers from BMJ about the Norwegian study of cognitive behavior therapy plus music therapy for treatment of chronic fatigue in adolescents after mononucleosis. The study was published in BMJ...

Great opinion piece! Many thanks to the authors! STAT has shared it on social media, for those who want to like and/or comment there