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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.

Pitfalls in cytokine measurements – Plasma TGF-β1 in chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Serum TGF-β1 concentrations are reported to be elevated in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). However, measurement of circulating cytokines …

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Why do some ME/CFS patients benefit from treatment with sodium dichloroacetate, but others do not?

Abstract: Myalgic Encephalopathy/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is an enigmatic disease the pathogenesis of which remains elusive. Pragmatic proof-of-principle of the …

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The effects of warm water immersion on blood pressure, heart rate and heart rate variability in people with chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a central sensitisation syndrome with abnormalities in autonomic regulation of blood pressure (BP), …

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Successful treatment of postural orthostatic tachycardia and mast cell activation syndromes using naltrexone, immunoglobulin and antibiotic treatment

Abstract: A patient with severe postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) received immunotherapy with low-dose …

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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Evidence for an autoimmune disease

Abstract: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a frequent and severe chronic disease drastically impairing life quality. The underlying pathomechanism …

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Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Screening to Allow Detection of Pathogenic Mitochondrial DNA Variants in Individuals with Unexplained Abnormal Fatigue: A Preliminary Study

Abstract: Unexplained abnormal fatigue is characterized by chronic fatigue persisting for at least six months and not sufficiently explained by …

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Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test Methodology for Assessing Exertion Intolerance in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract: Background: Concise methodological directions for administration of serial cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) are needed for testing of patients with …

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VIDEO: Ronald W. Davis, PhD’s presentation at the IIMEC13

Dr. Ron Davis presented a research update at the International Invest in ME Conference 13 (IIMEC13) in London. His presentation reviewed …

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Webinar: Appropriately and Accurately Assessing Symptoms in Patients with ME

“Appropriately and Accurately Assessing Symptoms in Patients with ME” is presented by Leonard A. Jason, PhD, professor of psychology at …

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A Brief Questionnaire to Assess Post-Exertional Malaise

Abstract: Post-exertional malaise (PEM) is a key symptom of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Currently, five PEM-items …

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