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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.

Chronic fatigue syndrome versus sudden onset myalgic encephalomyelitis

Abstract: A revised sudden onset case definition for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) has been developed (Jason, Damrongvachiraphan, et al., 2012 ) …

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An investigation of symptoms predating CFS onset

Abstract: The Fukuda et al. (1994) criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) specifies that a symptom can only be included …

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Complications in operationalizing lifelong fatigue as an exclusionary criterion

Abstract: The case definitions for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and chronic fatigue syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) stipulate that the experience of …

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Are stamina and fatigue polar opposites? A case study

Abstract: Most individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) (Carruthers et al., 2003 ), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) (Carruthers et al., …

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Problems in defining post-exertional malaise

Abstract: Post-exertional malaise (PEM) is a cardinal symptom of the illnesses referred to as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue …

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Measuring substantial reductions in activity

Abstract: The case definitions for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), ME, and CFS each include a disability criterion requiring substantial …

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Development of a group-based self-management programme for individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome: a pilot study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to develop a group-based self-management programme for individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome …

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The association between daytime napping and cognitive functioning in chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The precise relationship between sleep and physical and mental functioning in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has not been …

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Plasma cytokine expression in adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a prevalent and disabling condition among adolescents. The pathophysiology is poorly understood, but low-grade systemic …

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Examining the Institute of Medicine’s Recommendations Regarding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Clinical Versus Research Criteria

Abstract: The Institute of Medicine (2015) has proposed a new clinical case definition for what had been known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). This …

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