The Relationship between Age and Illness Duration in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness, but it is unclear if patient age and illness duration might …
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Natural killer cells and single nucleotide polymorphisms of specific ion channels and receptor genes in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
Abstract: AIM: The aim of this paper was to determine natural killer (NK) cytotoxic activity and if single nucleotide polymorphisms …
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ERK1/2, MEK1/2 and p38 downstream signalling molecules impaired in CD56 dim CD16+ and CD56 bright CD16 dim/- natural killer cells in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis patients
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Natural Killer (NK) cell effector functions are dependent on phosphorylation of the mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) pathway to …
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Factor Analysis of the DePaul Symptom Questionnaire: Identifying Core Domains
Abstract: The present study attempted to identify critical symptom domains of individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Using …
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Case definitions integrating empiric and consensus perspectives
Abstract: BACKGROUND: There has been considerable controversy regarding how to name and define the illnesses known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) …
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Activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome in lipopolysaccharide-induced mouse fatigue and its relevance to chronic fatigue syndrome
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The NLRP3 inflammasome (NOD-like receptor family, pyrin domain containing 3) is an intracellular protein complex that plays an …
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Efficacy of rintatolimod in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME)
Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome/ Myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a poorly understood seriously debilitating disorder in which disabling fatigue is an …
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How do women with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis rate quality and coordination of healthcare services? A cross-sectional study
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To test the association between self-rated health and self-rated degree of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), and CFS/ME patients’ …
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Cognitive Dysfunction in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a Review of Recent Evidence
Abstract: Cognitive difficulties represent a common and debilitating feature of the enigmatic chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). These difficulties manifest as self-reported problems …
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Treatment expectations influence the outcome of multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatment in patients with CFS
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To improve the effectiveness of treatment in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome it is worthwhile studying factors influencing outcomes. The …
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