me/cfs

I wasn't sure where to put the news about this group's July 9 webinar. So I created a new thread for the Patient-Led Research Fund organization. Please move this post if it belongs elsewhere. Website for Patient-Led Research Collaborative Linktree for Patient-Led Research Collaborative...

This article has been retracted, see post #31. ---------------------------------------------------------- Causal Relationship Between Diet, Lipids, Immune Cells, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Two-Mediation Mendelian Randomization Study Jixu Li, Qi Qin, Yiran Zhu, Yulu Qian, Jialu Yin, Xin...

2011 study Authors Garcia L, Kerr J, Fletcher MA, Sol C, Klimas N. Institution University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Miami VA Medical Center, Miami, Florida, USA, and St George’s University of London, London, UK ]Funding The study was funded by a research grant ME Research UK...

Abstract: Background/Objectives: The aetiology of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), a chronic and severe debilitating disease with a complex phenotype, remains elusive. Associations with infectious diseases and autoimmune and neuropsychiatric disorders have been...

Investigating liminality in the lived experiences of young adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) Toller, L University of Exeter PhD in Sociology [Line breaks added] Abstract This study investigates the lived experiences of young adults (aged 18-25) with...

The pivotal role of central sensitization in long COVID, fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome Don L. Goldenberg Introduction Long COVID is a condition characterized by persistent unexplained symptoms following COVID-19 infection. These symptoms are not related to...

Abstract The underlying pathologies driving post-acute infectious syndromes (e.g. myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome, long COVID, etc) remain poorly understood. Given the extreme burden these illnesses impose on suffers, and the dramatic increase in cases following the COVID-19...

The Implications and Predictability of Sleep Reversal for People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Machine Learning Approach Meghan P. Dietrich, Raam Pravin, Jacob Furst, Leonard A. Jason Background/Objectives: Impaired sleep is one of the core symptoms of myalgic...

Now published, see post #37 ---------------------------------------------- Low Dose Rapamycin Alleviates Clinical Symptoms of Fatigue and PEM in ME/CFS Patients via Improvement of Autophagy Brian T. Ruan, Sarojini Bulbule, Amy Reyes, Bela Chheda, Lucinda Bateman, Jennifer Bell, Braydon...

[The headline says Long Covid, so I put it in this forum, but this article also applies to ME/CFS, and probably many more chronic illnesses that aren't well known by the staff in hospital emergency rooms.] Emergency departments aren’t trained for Long COVID — and patients are paying the price

Full title: Evaluating Pacing Therapy (PT) versus Graded Exercise Therapy (GET) for improving fatigue, pain, and quality of life in adults with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): A Systematic Review...

Full title: The Effect on Quality of Life of Therapeutic Plasmapheresis and Intravenous Immunoglobulins on a Population of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients with Elevated β-Adrenergic and M3-Muscarinic Receptor Antibodies—A Pilot Study...

Now published - see post #17 Abstract: Background/Objectives: Patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) may report abnormalities in voice and speech; however, no formal research has been conducted in this area. Methods: An online mixed-methods survey was...

Concept Campaign: Raising Awareness of ME/CFS Among Unaffected Audiences Iga Domińczuk LAB University of Applied Sciences Institute of Design and Fine Arts Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Packaging and Brand Design Abstract Visual communication has the power to challenge stigmas and public...

Effectiveness of Exercise-Based Rehabilitation in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Antonio De Vera Martín, Alberto Díaz Salazar, Isidro Miguel Martín Pérez, Sebastián Eustaquio Martín Pérez [Line breaks added] Abstract Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a complex and...

Abstract: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex heterogeneous multiorgan disease that can have severe impact on individuals' quality of life. Diagnosis of ME/CFS is based on symptom presentation, and a significant goal for the field is to establish meaningful...

https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/13/5/1200 Abstract Background/Objectives: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a multifaceted and diverse disorder with an ambiguous etiology. Recent evidence indicates that immune system impairment and inflammatory mechanisms are pivotal...

From Literary Hub: Two Households, Both Alike in Indignity: An Interview with Anne Ursu Anne Ursu is the author of Not Quite a Ghost, a middle grade novel about "an eleven-year-old, Violet, who comes down with a post-viral illness" It's hard to pick a section to quote, but here's one that...

[ Embargoed PhD thesis; abstract only. ] Abstract Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disabling multisystem complex disorder with no known etiology or approved treatment. Our studies aimed to assess the link between ME/CFS and autoimmune disease (AID)...

Living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: Experiences of occupational disruption for adults in Australia Chelsea Bartlett, Julie L Hughes, and Laura Miller First published online May 27, 2021 Introduction Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a...