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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.

Predictors of New Onsets of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: The Lifelines Study

Abstract: Background: It has been claimed that functional somatic syndromes share a common etiology. This prospective population-based study assessed whether …

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Elevated Perceived Exertion in People With Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: A Meta-analysis

Abstract: Purpose: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FM) are two debilitating illnesses primarily characterized by chronic symptoms of …

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DNA Methylation and BDNF Expression Account for Symptoms and Widespread Hyperalgesia in Patients With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

Abstract: Background: Epigenetics of neurotrophic factors holds the potential to unravel the mechanisms underlying the pathophysiology of complex conditions such …

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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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