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Stressful Events in the Onset of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complex and multifactorial disease. Stressful situations experienced could be related to the presentation …

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Genetic evaluation of AMPD1, CPT2, and PGYM metabolic enzymes in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disease that can seriously impair one’s quality of life; patients complain of excessive fatigue …

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Do evidence based interventions for chronic fatigue syndrome improve sleep? A systematic review and narrative synthesis

Abstract: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and graded exercise therapy (GET) are recommended evidence based treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), with research …

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Enhanced psychological flexibility and improved quality of life in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Psychological Flexibility (PF) is a relatively new concept in physical health. It can be defined as an overarching …

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A UK based review of recommendations regarding the management of chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a controversial illness, with apparent disagreements between medical authorities and patient support organisations regarding …

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Systemic exercise intolerance disease: What’s in a name?

Abstract: The syndrome characterized primarily by chronic, disabling fatigue without adequate explanation has been of interest to patients, clinicians and …

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TauG-guidance of dynamic balance control during gait initiation in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Impaired postural control has been reported in static conditions in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, but postural control …

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Genetic variation in catechol-O-methyltransferase modifies effects of clonidine treatment in chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: Clonidine, an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, decreases circulating norepinephrine and epinephrine, attenuating sympathetic activity. Although catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) metabolizes catecholamines, main …

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Investigating unexplained fatigue in general practice with a particular focus on CFS/ME

Abstract: Unexplained fatigue is not infrequent in the community. It presents a number of challenges to the primary care physician …

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Potential use of visible and near-infrared spectroscopy for the analysis and diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (Review)

Abstract: At present, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is diagnosed on the basis of clinical symptoms. Although various psychological, endocrinological and immunological abnormalities …

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