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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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Endogenous Pain Facilitation Rather Than Inhibition Differs Between People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, and Controls: An Observational Study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Commonalities in the core symptoms of fatigue and cognitive dysfunction experienced by chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS, also known as ME) …

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A Comparison of Neuroimaging Abnormalities in Multiple Sclerosis, Major Depression and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis): is There a Common Cause?

Abstract: There is copious evidence of abnormalities in resting-state functional network connectivity states, grey and white matter pathology and impaired …

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Incidence of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome in a large prospective cohort of U.S. nurses

Abstract: Background: The incidence of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), the rates of both under-diagnosis and over-diagnosis, and the nature …

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Once again, the PACE authors respond to concerns with empty answers

Abstract: In their response to Geraghty, the PACE investigators state that they have “repeatedly addressed” the various methodological concerns raised …

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PACE investigators’ response is misleading regarding patient survey results

Abstract: The PACE investigators’ citation of a patient survey might mislead readers into thinking that the experience of people with …

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Distress signals: Does cognitive behavioural therapy reduce or increase distress in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis?

Abstract: Reducing the psychological distress associated with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis is seen as a key aim of cognitive behavioural …

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