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full article here https://www.thelawyersdaily.ca/articles/29145/the-coming-battles-over-long-haul-covid-19-and-long-term-disability

"New Frontier ME Discovery Grant Program Discovery Grants promote the development of new interdisciplinary collaborative ME research teams, foster research excellence, and provide a stimulating environment for research training. 2021/22 Funding Opportunity Call for Proposal: English (pdf)...

"We, the undersigned, Citizens of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to: 1. Set Aside $50 Million Dollars for ME/CFS biomedical research; 2. Commission the Chief Statistician of Canada, Anil Arora, to study the economic impact of ME/CFS according to the Canadian Consensus Criteria; and...

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral infection which can cause a variety of respiratory, gastrointestinal, and vascular symptoms. The acute illness phase generally lasts no more than 2–3 weeks. However, there is increasing evidence that a proportion of COVID-19 patients...

Maybe someone we know could do an inquiry and determine that it is psychological trauma. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/30/mystery-brain-disorder-baffles-canadian-medicine

M.E. In BC [British Columbia]: How the healthcare system for M.E. impacts clinicians and patients This is a preliminary study assessing the unmet needs of patients living with ME; 25 patients were either interviewed or participated in a focus group. Over 170 health care professionals/...

This thread is for news about ME/CFS and related topics from Canada Post copied from this thread: ME/CFS: Organic Disease or Psychosomatic Illness? A Re-Examination of the Royal Free Epidemic of 1955, Underhill & Baillod, 2020 which discusses the study noted below...

This isn't new, but I don't think it has been highlighted much, if at, all online Table listing the percentage of Canadians with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivity, etc. who have 19 specific co-morbidities, based on a official survey See pages 5-8...

Google translated: The Canadian Press MONTREAL - A new test developed by Montreal researchers is expected to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), a condition better known as chronic fatigue syndrome. L'EM is currently diagnosed primarily by...

Full title: The Lonely, Isolating, and Alienating Implications of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/8/4/413

A brave & thoughtful story my daughter Nadine wrote about her recent diagnosis with ME, my family's history with the disease, COVID long-haulers and how it's time to start paying attention to those who suffer from chronic illnesses we don't yet understand. "How did my siblings and I collapse...

The National ME/FM Action Network sent an email to the people on their distribution lists asking them to share will their experiences with ME/FM and Covid i.e. lockdowns, etc. They have now shared the results on their website (see pages 2-8). I found it quite interesting...

Trial By Error: What Is the Dynamic Neural Retraining System? 2 September 2020 David Tuller https://www.virology.ws/2020/09/02/trial-by-error-what-is-the-dynamic-neural-retraining-system/

http://whri.org/calling-all-physicians-specialists-allied-health-clinical-operations-leads-and-other-clinicians/ eta: also here https://www.bcmj.org/blog/seeking-physicians-input-what-your-experience-myalgic-encephalomyelitis

full article here https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/news/local-news/park-resident-granted-premiers-council-award

A Campaign for Trying Times Leave No One Behind... is the theme of this spring’s Millions Missing Campaign for ME Health Equity in Canada — a fitting theme right now, as plans roll out across the country to gradually ease restrictions caused by the pandemic. Campaigning this year will...

This controversial drug is still provided to Canadians traveling to areas where malaria is prevalent. Could some with ME have been affected by Mefloquine? There is a Canadian law suit involving members of the armed forces re the application of this drug...

Free full text: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/89-654-x/89-654-x2019002-eng.htm The National ME/FM Action Network highlighted this study which found that very frequently, disability levels fluctuate.

Free full text: https://www.cfp.ca/content/66/2/126 Compounded S.K. Hughes Canadian Family Physician February 2020, 66 (2) 126;