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Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions in people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): a sample from the Multi-site Clinical Assessment of ME/CFS (MCAM) study

Abstract: Background: Chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs), pain-related conditions that frequently occur together, may occur in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue …

Naturally acquired adaptive immunity to Streptococcus pneumoniae is impaired in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Abstract: Objectives: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased susceptibility to infections, including those caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Why RA is …

This Is CFS Art Launches Online Exhibit Showcasing Artists Living with CFS/ME

[Swansea, NSW, Australia] – [3 October] – This Is CFS Art is excited to announce the launch of its new …

Six-Week Supplementation with Creatine in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): A Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Feasibility Study at 3 Tesla

Abstract: Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic medical condition with no specific pharmacological treatment. Creatine, a nutrient essential …

Immunometabolic changes and potential biomarkers in CFS peripheral immune cells revealed by single-cell RNA sequencing

Abstract: The pathogenesis of Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) remains unclear, though increasing evidence suggests inflammatory processes play key roles. …

A review of intravenous immunoglobulin in the treatment of neuroimmune conditions, acute COVID-19 infection, and post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 Syndrome

Abstract: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is an immunomodulatory therapy that has been studied in several neuroimmune conditions, such as Guillain-Barré Syndrome, …

Inspiratory muscle training improves autonomic function in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2: a pilot study

Abstract: Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), or Long COVID, and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) are debilitating post-viral conditions with …

Muscular metabolic plasticity in 3D in vitro models against systemic stress factors in ME/CFS and long COVID-19

Abstract: Myalgic encephalomyelities/ chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID-19 are clinically challenging, multi-symptomatic conditions with multiple overlapping symptoms. Unfortunately, contemporary …

A pilot cross-sectional investigation of symptom clusters and associations with patient-reported outcomes in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Post COVID-19 Condition

Abstract: Background: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is associated with long-term disability and poor quality of life (QoL). Cardinal ME/CFS symptoms …

Autoimmunity’s enigmatic role: exploring the connection with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: Background: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complicated, heterogeneous condition distinguished by post-exertional neuroimmune exhaustion and multisystem symptoms. Its …

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