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Exploratory study into the relationship between the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and fibromyalgia (FM) using a quasiexperimental design

Abstract: Objective: To explore the relationship between symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and fibromyalgia (FM). The hypothesis …

Are there subgroups of chronic fatigue syndrome? An exploratory cluster analysis of biological markers

Abstract: Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is defined according to subjective symptoms only, and several conflicting case definition exist. Previous …

Hypothesis: Mechanisms That Prevent Recovery in Prolonged ICU Patients Also Underlie Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

Here the hypothesis is advanced that maladaptive mechanisms that prevent recovery in some intensive care unit (ICU) patients may also …

Salivary DNA loads for human herpes viruses 6 and 7 are correlated with disease phenotype in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex chronic condition affecting multiple body systems, with unknown cause, unclear …

Chronic COVID-19 Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) following the first pandemic wave in Germany: a first analysis of a prospective observational study

Abstract: Objective: Characterization of the clinical features of patients with persistent symptoms after mild to moderate COVID-19 infection and exploration …

Numeric Rating Scales Show Prolonged Post-exertional Symptoms After Orthostatic Testing of Adults With Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract: Introduction: Muscle pain, fatigue, and concentration problems are common among individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). These symptoms …

In-Depth Analysis of the Plasma Proteome in ME/CFS Exposes Disrupted Ephrin-Eph and Immune System Signaling

Abstract: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a disabling disease with worldwide prevalence and limited therapies exclusively aimed at treating …

The draft updated NICE guidance for ME/CFS highlights the unreliability of subjective outcome measures in non-blinded trials

Abstract: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recently published its draft updated guideline on the diagnosis and …

Updating the National Academy of Medicine ME/CFS prevalence and economic impact figures to account for population growth and inflation

Abstract: We update the US prevalence and economic impact estimates of the 2015 National Academy of Medicine report on myalgic …

Sex-Based Differences in Plasma Autoantibodies to Central Nervous System Proteins in Gulf War Veterans versus Healthy and Symptomatic Controls

Abstract: Veterans from the 1991 Gulf War (GW) have suffered from Gulf War illness (GWI) for nearly 30 years. This …

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Higher-order brain processes, rather than early processing, underlie sensory problems in ME/CFS: evidence from ERPs
Abstract: Introduction: Patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) experience significant sensory problems that affect their personal, social and occupational …Read More »
Therapeutic plasma exchange and immunomodulatory strategies in post-infectious syndromes: A review of immune dysregulation in PTLDS, long COVID, ME/CFS, and PANS/PANDAS
Abstract: Post-infectious syndromes including post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS), long COVID, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric …Read More »
Efficacy of Low-Dose Naltrexone in Women With Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A 12-Month Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Single-Centre Clinical Trial (INNOVA Study)
Abstract: Background: Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has been used off-label for fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) for over a decade, supported by small crossover …Read More »
Exploring the mechanisms of acupuncture in improving cognitive function in post-COVID-19 myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial using multimodal MRI
Abstract: Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a common sequela following COVID-19. Although cognitive dysfunction is one of the most …Read More »
Exploring differences in protein cargo of extracellular vesicles from ME/CFS patient plasma compared to healthy controls
Abstract: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic and debilitating disease characterized by post-exertional malaise, fatigue and pain. Yet, …Read More »