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The prevalence of chronic fatigue syndrome/ myalgic encephalomyelitis: a meta-analysis

Abstract: PURPOSE: To perform a meta-analysis to examine variability among prevalence estimates for CFS/ME, according to the method of assessment …

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Immunostimulation in the treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) has long been associated with the presence of infectious agents, but no single …

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Daily cytokine fluctuations, driven by leptin, are associated with fatigue severity in chronic fatigue syndrome: evidence of inflammatory pathology

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating disorder characterized by persistent fatigue that is not alleviated by rest. …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome–a patient centred approach to management

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (myalgic encephalomyelitis) is a diagnosis that can attract feelings of stigma in the patient due …

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Article on CFS does not reflect current best treatment practices

TO THE EDITOR: We feel that the overview of the diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was incomplete …

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Treatment outcome in adults with chronic fatigue syndrome: a prospective study in England based on the CFS/ME National Outcomes Database

Erratum in: QJM. 2013 Jun;106(6):567. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is relatively common and disabling. Over 8000 patients attend …

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Cognitive deficits in chronic fatigue syndrome and their relationship to psychological status, symptomatology, and everyday functioning

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine cognitive deficits in people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and their relationship to psychological status, CFS symptoms, and …

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Screening NK-, B- and T-cell phenotype and function in patients suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating neuro-immune disorder of unknown etiology diagnosed by an array of clinical …

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Does acetaminophen activate endogenous pain inhibition in chronic fatigue syndrome/fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis? A double-blind randomized controlled cross-over trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although enhanced temporal summation (TS) and conditioned pain modulation (CPM), as characteristic for central sensitization, has been proved …

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Energy Conservation/Envelope Theory Interventions to Help Patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Treatment approaches for patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) have been controversial. This paper provides the theoretical …

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