me/cfs

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Post-COVID Syndrome: A Common Neuroimmune Ground? Abstract: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating chronic disease of unknown etiology, sharing a similar clinical presentation with the increasingly...

ME/CFS and Post-Exertional Malaise among Patients with Long COVID by Leonard A. Jason and Joseph A. Dorri Abstract This study sought to ascertain the prevalence of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) among a sample of 465 patients with Long COVID. The participants...

A lot of ME sufferers develop the condition following a virus, then for reasons that are still not understood they don't recover and instead they develop ME. The thought crossed my mind a few days ago that perhaps the causes of ME have not been found because the triggering conditions develop...

Abstract Background Wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) is a common pungent spice used in Japan. 6-Methylsulfinylhexyl isothiocyanate (6-MSITC) found in the rhizome of wasabi has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, as well as improve neuroinflammation and memory. Therefore, we...

Abstract Background Muscle fatigue and pain are key symptoms of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Although the pathophysiology is not yet fully understood, there is ample evidence for hypoperfusion which may result in electrolyte imbalance and sodium overload in...

Free fulltext: https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/en/studentTheses/investigating-the-neural-substrates-of-chronic-fatigue-syndromemy Investigating the neural substrates of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME): A Structural and Functional MRI study Basim S Almutairi...

very long piece (I've only skimmed through it). https://newrepublic.com/article/168965/might-long-covid-wrong eta: (from Esther12) Archive link that avoids giving them clicks: https://archive.vn/L471V

Abstract Background Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is characterized by persistent physical and mental fatigue. The post-COVID-19 condition patients refer physical fatigue and cognitive impairment sequelae. Given the similarity between both conditions, could it be...

Groundbreaking research into ME/CFS a pandemic ‘silver lining’ https://healthydebate.ca/2022/12/topic/research-mecfs-pandemic-silver-lining/

New CDC Foundation Program Focuses on Creating Partnerships to Address Chronic Conditions Caused by Infections, Including Long COVID...

Suppose that you could lure research groups into studying ME/CFS, who would you like to bring to this field? Are there any top biomedical researchers who stand out or who have an expertise that might particularly suited in studying ME/CFS? Or: who are the most respected medical researchers that...

Research Objectives To capture symptom experiences of persons living with ME/CFS to increase clinicians’ understanding of this complex illness. Design Case Series. Setting Multi-institutional collaboration. Participants A convenience sample of 12 persons with mild (n=16.7%), moderate...

Abstract Objectives Primary objective: to determine the point prevalence and incidence rate of severe myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) in children aged 5–16 years over 13 months. Secondary objectives: to describe the demographic features, symptoms, impact on activities...

This post has been copied and following discussion moved from ME/CFS services in the United Kingdom job ad Royal Cornwall Hospitals Specialist Occupational Therapist...

ME/CFS and Long COVID: Q&A With the CDC's Dr Jennifer Cope https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/984122

Master of Clinical Science Thesis Circulating Leptin Levels in Patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia: a Systematic Review Submitted for the degree of Master of Clinical Science By Michael Musker March 2021 The University of Adelaide JBI...

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-57231-0_32 PET/SPECT/MRI/fMRI Studies in the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Yasuyoshi Watanabe Chapter First Online: 15 December 2020 547 Accesses 3 Citations Abstract Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue...

[note: I just got this via a Medscape alert, I have not read it yet, just grabbed a few sections for the quote below] Do Fatigue and Exercise Intolerance Post-COVID-19 Indicate a Chronic Disease? Authors: News Author: Miriam E. Tucker; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MDFaculty and Disclosures CME...

Support Experiences of Children and Youth with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Epilepsy in New Zealand Schools: A Parental Perspective A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science with an Endorsement in Health...

I thought I would set up a thread on this