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An open-label study of effects of acupuncture on chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Even though chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue are quite common, there are no clearly known causes. …

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Patterns of abnormal visual attention in myalgic encephalomyelitis

Abstract: PURPOSE: To experimentally assess visual attention difficulties commonly reported by those with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). METHODS: Twenty-nine …

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Case definitions and diagnostic criteria for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic fatigue Syndrome: from clinical-consensus to evidence-based case definitions

Abstract: The symptom spectrum of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) was first detailed in 1959 and later operationalised into a diagnostic protocol …

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The adoption of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis case definitions to assess prevalence: a systematic review

Abstract: PURPOSE: Prevalence estimates have been based on several case definitions of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The purpose of this …

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The efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the management of chronic fatigue syndrome

Erratum in: Undersea Hyperb Med. 2013 May-Jun;40(3):312. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a chronic disease with social components that …

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Internet-based therapy for adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome: long-term follow-up

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is known to be an effective treatment of adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), but its …

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In myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, increased autoimmune activity against 5-HT is associated with immuno-inflammatory pathways and bacterial translocation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is accompanied by activation of immuno-inflammatory pathways, increased bacterial translocation and autoimmune responses to …

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Apology

Dear Sir, In our commentary [1] on paper by Broderick et al. regarding diagnostic criteria for CFS [2], Professor van …

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Interventions in pediatric chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis: a systematic review

Abstract: PURPOSE: A range of interventions have been used for the management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) in children and …

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Fear of movement and avoidance behaviour toward physical activity in chronic-fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia: state of the art and implications for clinical practice

Abstract: Severe exacerbation of symptoms following physical activity is characteristic for chronic-fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM). These exacerbations make it understandable …

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