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  1. Dolphin

    Functional somatic syndromes and joint hypermobility: A systematic review and meta-analysis, 2021, Chen et al

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022399921002014 Journal of Psychosomatic Research Available online 24 June 2021, 110556 Review article Functional somatic syndromes and joint hypermobility: A systematic review and meta-analysis Author links open overlay...
  2. Sly Saint

    Shadow Burden of Undiagnosed (ME/CFS) on Society: Retrospective and Prospective—In Light of COVID-19, 2021, Araja et al

    Shadow Burden of Undiagnosed Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) on Society: Retrospective and Prospective—In Light of COVID-19 Abstract Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a poorly understood, complex, multisystem disorder, with...
  3. Andy

    CBT repackaged or a novel treatment? The Lightning Process compared with UK specialist medical care for paediatric [CFS], 2021, Anderson et al

    Authors: Emma C. Anderson, Maria Loades, Jennifer Starbuck, Phil Parker, Fiona Finch, Rebecca Barnes, Lucy Beasant & Esther Crawley ABSTRACT Rationale UK specialist medical care (SMC) for paediatric Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) includes behavioural approaches (Graded Exercise Therapy...
  4. D

    Article: Anti-autoantibody drug helps with long COVID, 2021

    Autoantibody helps with Long Covid The German article https://www.fau.de/2021/07/news/medikament-gegen-autoantikoerper-hilft-bei-long-covid/ The paper is most interesting because of microcirculation, plus the use of BC 007, originally a heart related drug, as a treatment...
  5. Andy

    Neuroimaging in Functional Neurological Disorder: State of the Field and Research Agenda, 2021, Perez, Carson, Edwards, Hallet, Stone et al

    Another production from the FND paper factory... Highlights • 1st Neuroimaging Workgroup Meeting in Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). • Underscores the importance of FND cohort characterization in brain imaging research. • Details methodological approaches taken in FND neuroimaging...
  6. Andy

    Risk factors for long covid in previously hospitalised children using the ISARIC follow-up protocol: A prospective cohort study, 2021, Osmanov et al

    Abstract Background The long-term sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in children remain poorly characterised. This study aimed to assess long-term outcomes in children previously hospitalised with Covid-19 and associated risk factors. Methods This is a prospective cohort study of...
  7. Andy

    Subcortical brain segment volumes in Gulf War Illness and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 2021, Addiego et al

    Abstract Aims There is controversy about brain volumes in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Gulf War Illness (GWI). Subcortical regions were assessed because of significant differences in blood oxygenation level dependent signals in the midbrain between these...
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    Effects of a mindfulness-based and acceptance-based group programme followed by physical activity for patients with fibromyalgia, 2021, Haugmark et al

    Abstract Introduction: Non-pharmacological approaches are recommended as first-line treatment for patients with fibromyalgia. This randomised controlled trial investigated the effects of a multicomponent rehabilitation programme for patients with recently diagnosed fibromyalgia in primary and...
  9. Andy

    Graded Exercise Therapy for Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Secondary care: a benchmarking study, 2021, Smakowski, Chalder et al

    Abstract Objective We investigated the effectiveness of Graded Exercise Therapy (GET) delivered to patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) in a routine, specialist clinic by measuring patient-reported outcome data collected prospectively over several timepoints alongside therapy...
  10. Kalliope

    biomolecules: Bioenergetic and Proteomic Profiling of Immune Cells in ME/CFS Patients: An Exploratory Study - Fernandez-Guerra et al - 2021

    biomolecules: Bioenergetic and Proteomic Profiling of Immune Cells in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients: An Exploratory Study Fernandes-Guerra et al Abstract Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a heterogeneous, debilitating, and complex...
  11. Dolphin

    Investigating the relationship between physical activity and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Franklin, 2021

    From: Dr. Marc-Alexander Fluks Source: Teesside University Date: February 19, 2021 (version august 2020) URL: https://research.tees.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/25523843/John_Franklin_PhD_Thesis.pdf Ref...
  12. Sly Saint

    Systematic Review of Mind-Body Interventions to Treat Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 2021, Ardestani et al

    Abstract Background and Objectives: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic condition distinguished by disabling fatigue associated with post-exertional malaise, as well as changes to sleep, autonomic functioning, and cognition. Mind-body interventions (MBIs)...
  13. Arvo

    The chronic fatigue syndrome; psychiatric aspects, 1991, K.E. Hawton et al.

    While researching the origins of the ideas regarding ME, I came across this paper. I'm going to post it in full, translated, because I think it's also a document of key importance for UK researchers interested in the history of the Wessely School's ideas about ME. It appeared in Nederlands...
  14. Hutan

    Needs and Experiences of Children and Adolescents with Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis and Their Caregivers: A Systematic Review, 2021, Ghai et al

    Abstract In the present study we conduct a systematic review to evaluate the needs and experience of people with pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) and their caregivers. The literature search was conducted across 10 academic databases, adhering to PRISMA-P guidelines. Quality appraisal was...
  15. rvallee

    Long COVID or [PASC]: An Overview of Biological Factors That May Contribute to Persistent Symptoms, Proal & VanElzakker, 2021

    (Paragraphs added for legibility) The novel virus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Across the globe, a subset of patients who sustain an acute SARS-CoV-2 infection are developing a wide range of persistent...
  16. Sly Saint

    Dysregulation of the Kennedy Pathway and Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 2021, Lipkin,Hornig et al

    Preprint Abstract Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic and debilitating disease that is characterized by unexplained physical fatigue unrelieved by rest. Symptoms also include cognitive and sensory dysfunction, sleeping disturbances, orthostatic intolerance...
  17. ME/CFS Skeptic

    Cognitive behavioral therapy for treatment of chronic primary insomnia: a randomized controlled trial, 2001, Edinger et al.

    (Note that this is an old trial from 2001) Abstract Context: Use of nonpharmacological behavioral therapy has been suggested for treatment of chronic primary insomnia, but well-blinded, placebo-controlled trials demonstrating effective behavioral therapy for sleep-maintenance insomnia are...
  18. Andy

    Brainstem damage is associated with poorer sleep quality and increased pain in gulf war illness veterans, 2021, Zhang et al

    Abstract Aims Gulf War Illness (GWI) is manifested as multiple chronic symptoms, including chronic pain, chronic fatigue, sleep problems, neuropsychiatric disorders, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and skin problems. No single target tissue or unifying pathogenic process has been identified that...
  19. Andy

    Host gut microbiome and potential therapeutics in Gulf War Illness: A short review, 2021, Chatterjee et al

    Abstract Aims Since our troops had returned from the first Persian Gulf War in 1990–91, the veterans have reported chronic multisymptomatic illness widely referred to as Gulf War Illness (GWI). We aim to review the current directions of GWI pathology research in the context of chronic...
  20. Andy

    Migraine Is More Than Just Headache: Is the Link to Chronic Fatigue & Mood Disorders Simply Due to Shared Biological Systems?, 2021, Karsan & Goadsby

    Migraine is a symptomatically heterogeneous condition, of which headache is just one manifestation. Migraine is a disorder of altered sensory thresholding, with hypersensitivity among sufferers to sensory input. Advances in functional neuroimaging have highlighted that several brain areas are...
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