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A Comparison of Case Definitions for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract: Many professionals have described the clinical presentation of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), but recent efforts have focused on the development …

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Are Traditional Remedies Useful in Management of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? A Review Study

Abstract: Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are disorders that often occur simultaneously and are characterized by widespread pain and persistent fatigue. The …

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Comorbidity in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown evidence of comorbid conditions in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME). OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence …

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Examining clinical similarities between myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and D-lactic acidosis: a systematic review

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The pursuit for clarity in diagnostic and treatment pathways for the complex, chronic condition of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue …

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XMRV and Public Health: The Retroviral Genome Is Not a Suitable Template for Diagnostic PCR, and Its Association with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Appears Unreliable

Abstract: A few years ago, a highly significant association between the xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV) and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic …

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Dysregulation of cytokine pathways in chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple sclerosis

Abstract: Background: Cytokine studies in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have yielded mixed findings. Purpose: This investigation evaluated whether network analysis …

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Adult patients’ experiences of NHS specialist services for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME): a qualitative study in England

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Few studies have explored patients' experiences of treatment for CFS/ME. This study aims to fill this gap by …

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Economic evaluation of multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatment versus cognitive behavioural therapy for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: A multi-centre RCT has shown that multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatment (MRT) is more effective in reducing fatigue over the …

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The assessment of fatigue: Psychometric qualities and norms for the Checklist individual strength

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The Checklist Individual Strength (CIS) measures four dimensions of fatigue: Fatigue severity, concentration problems, reduced motivation and activity. …

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Bias, misleading information and lack of respect for alternative views have distorted perceptions of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and its treatment

Abstract: The PACE trial is one of the most recent studies evaluating cognitive behavioural therapy and graded exercise therapy for …

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