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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.

Serological profiling of the EBV immune response in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome using a peptide microarray

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Epstein-Barr-Virus (EBV) plays an important role as trigger or cofactor for various autoimmune diseases. In a subset of …

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Post-Exertional Malaise in Patients with ME and CFS with Comorbid Fibromyalgia

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) share some similar symptoms with fibromyalgia (FM). Prior research has found increased …

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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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