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We have over 7,000 research abstracts in our library, as well as articles, news items, and press releases. You can search the library by topic, keywords, author, or date. You can also search categories and tags.

Post-exertional Symptoms Distinguish Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic Fatigue Syndrome Subjects From Healthy Controls

Abstract: Background: Post-exertional malaise (PEM) is an exacerbation of symptoms that leads to a reduction in functionality. Recognition of PEM …

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Graded Exercise Therapy Doesn’t Restore the Ability to Work in ME/CFS. Rethinking of a Cochrane Review

Abstract: Background: Cochrane recently amended its exercise review for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) in response to an official complaint. …

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Documenting Disability in Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

Abstract: Background: According to the 2015 National Academy of Medicine report, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) “is a serious, chronic, …

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Research Update: The Relation Between ME/CFS Disease Burden and Research Funding in the USA

Abstract: Background: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating, chronic, multisystem disease that affects an estimated 1 …

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Properties of Measurements Obtained During Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Individuals With Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract: Background: Diminished cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) performance indicates the physiological basis for reduced capacity for activities of daily living …

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Clinically Accessible Tools for Documenting the Impact of Orthostatic Intolerance on Symptoms and Function in ME/CFS

Abstract: Background: Clinical observations have indicated that hours of upright activity (HUA) reported by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) patients …

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Environmental Accommodations for University Students Affected by Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

Abstract: Background: Today, 24% of college and university students are affected by a chronic health condition or disability. Existing support …

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Epidemiological and Clinical Factors Associated With Post-Exertional Malaise Severity in Patients With Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract: Background: Post-exertional malaise (PEM), the cardinal feature of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), occurs generally after exposure to a …

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AMMES Stands Against Racism

The American ME and CFS Society wishes to make it clear that we unequivocally stand against racism in all its …

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Risk Factors for Suicide in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) includes symptoms such as post-exertional malaise, unrefreshing sleep, and cognitive impairments. Several studies suggest …

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