Library

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.

How is paediatric chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis diagnosed and managed by paediatricians? An Australian Paediatric Research Network Study

Abstract: AIM: The diagnosis and management of paediatric chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encepnalomyelitis (CFS/ME) represent ongoing challenges for paediatricians. A better understanding …

Read more
What is the current NHS service provision for patients severely affected by chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis? A national scoping exercise

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), in its most severe clinical presentation, can result in patients becoming housebound and …

Read more
Altered immune response to exercise in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis: a systematic literature review

Abstract: An increasing number of studies have examined how the immune system of patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), or …

Read more
A case of femoral arteriovenous fistula causing high-output cardiac failure, originally misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: Percutaneous arterial catheterisation is commonly undertaken for a range of diagnostic and interventional procedures. Iatrogenic femoral arteriovenous fistulas are …

Read more
Considerations in establishing a post-mortem brain and tissue bank for the study of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: a proposed protocol

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Our aim, having previously investigated through a qualitative study involving extensive discussions with experts and patients the issues …

Read more
A definition of recovery in myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome should be based upon objective measures

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Adamowicz and colleagues recently proposed to use “a consistent definition of recovery that captures a broad-based return to …

Read more
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Current Status and Future Potentials of Emerging Biomarkers

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) remains an incompletely characterized illness, in part due to controversy regarding its definition, biological basis …

Read more
Impaired range of motion of limbs and spine in chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To determine whether adolescents and young adults with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have a greater prevalence of impaired …

Read more
Adverse events and deterioration reported by participants in the PACE trial of therapies for chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Adverse events (AEs) are health related events, reported by participants in clinical trials. We describe AEs in the …

Read more
A comparison of health status in patients meeting alternative definitions for chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Several diagnostic definitions are available for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) that varies significantly in their symptom criteria. This …

Read more