me/cfs

Abstract: Purpose Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Post COVID-19 Condition (PCC) are debilitating, chronic multi-systemic illnesses that require multidisciplinary care. However, people with ME/CFS (pwME/CFS) and people with PCC (pwPCC) are often precluded from...

Advocating the role of trained immunity in the pathogenesis of ME/CFS; a mini review Bart Humer, Willem A. Dik, Marjan A. Versnel [Line breaks added] Abstract Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex chronic disease of which the underlying (molecular)...

mtDNA deletion m.8753_16566 with < 10 % heteroplasmy in muscle and isolated complex-V dysfunction misinterpreted as chronic fatigue syndrome over 21-years Josef Finsterer, Ana C. Fiorini, Fulvio A. Scorza, Carla A. Scorza [No abstract] Link | PDF (Clinics) [Open Access]

Abstract: We proposed that cerebrospinal fluid would provide objective evidence for disrupted brain metabolism in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndroome (ME/CFS). The concept of postexertional malaise (PEM) with disabling symptom exacerbation after limited exertion that does not...

Unravelling the Connection Between Energy Metabolism and Immune Senescence/Exhaustion in Patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Jente Van Campenhout, Yanthe Buntinx, Huan-Yu Xiong, Arne Wyns, Andrea Polli, Jo Nijs, Joeri L. Aerts, Thessa Laeremans, Jolien Hendrix...

Efficacy of Vitamin D Replacement Therapy on 28 Cases of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome After COVID-19 Vaccination Shinichiro Kodama, Nafuko Konishi, Yuriko Hirai, Akinori Fujisawa, Mitsuko Nakata, Satoshi Teramukai, Masanori Fukushima Background Prolonged symptoms have...

Comparative Study Between Cognitive Phenotypes of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis Mehdi Aoun Sebaiti, Nadia Oubaya, Yannick Gounden, Chloé Samson, Emmanuele Lechapt, Abir Wahab, Alain Creange, Mathieu Hainselin, François-Jérôme Authier Objective...

I thought it could be worth setting up a separate thread on this. These guidelines are separate to the NICE guidelines. Here's some background information from the ME Advocates Ireland website: https://meadvocatesireland.blogspot.com/2022/09/news-from-hse-re-clinical-guideline-for.html The...

Full title: A comparison of genome-wide association analyses of persistent symptoms after Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, and myalgic encephalomyelitis – chronic fatigue syndrome Annemarie G. Hirsch, Anne E. Justice, Amy Poissant, Cara M. Nordberg, Navya S. Josyula, John Aucott, Alison W. Rebman &...

Abstract Systemic infection and inflammation impair mental function through a combination of altered attention and cognition. Here, we comprehensively review the relevant literature and report personal clinical observations to discuss the relationship between infection, peripheral inflammation...

#MEAction’s Medical Flashcards Featured by CDC! #MEAction is asking folks to participate in their Reddit Q&A session with medical students. Date: Monday, February 24 Time: Noon to 5 PM Eastern time

HERV Dysregulation in a Case of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Multiple Sclerosis Responsive to Rituximab Eva Martín-Martínez, Sara Gil-Perotin, Karen Giménez-Orenga, Lucas Barea-Moya, Elisa Oltra [Line breaks added] Abstract This article summarizes the case of 30-year-old male diagnosed with...

Dysregulation of lipid metabolism, energy production, and oxidative stress in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Gulf War Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Leah Davis, Maisy Higgs, Ailsa Snaith, Tiffany A Lodge, James Strong, Jose Oltra, Sławomir Kujawski, Pawel Zalewski, Etheresia...

SciShow has over 8 million subscribers. They just released a video on ME/CFS. It’s surprisingly accurate, and they even cover the PACE trial. The video is 8:11 long.

The Physical and Mental Health of Post-9/11 Female and Male Veterans: Findings from the Comparative Health Assessment Erin K. Dursa, Yasmin S. Cypel, William J. Culpepper, Paul A. Bernhard, and Aaron I. Schneiderman Background Females are the fastest-growing group in the veteran population...

Possible Racial Disparities in the Diagnosis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Chloe Lisette Jones, Jarred Younger [Line breaks added] Abstract Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) a chronic, disabling illness with no established etiopathology. It has been indicated...

Background Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex, debilitating condition characterised by severe fatigue that is not relieved by rest and is often exacerbated by physical or mental activity. A key challenge for individuals with ME/CFS is energy management and...

Article from The Sick Times: Now offline: Government resources about Long COVID as a disability (headline refers to the US government)

Abstract Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FM) often co-occur as medically unexplained conditions linked to disrupted physiological regulation, including altered sleep. Building on the work of Kishi et al. [7], who identified differences in sleep-stage transitions in CFS and...

Abstract: Background Documenting Long COVID cases has been challenging partly due to the lack of population-level data and uncertain diagnostic criteria, hindering the ability to ascertain healthcare utilization patterns over time. The objective of this study is to examine the characteristics...