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Measuring disability in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: reliability and validity of the Work and Social Adjustment Scale

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Disability is a defining feature of chronic conditions, and it is an increasingly used measure of therapy effectiveness. …

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Cumulative life stress in chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: We studied the impact of cumulative life stress on CFS in a population-based study. We found that exposure to …

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Does the heterogeneity of chronic fatigue syndrome moderate the response to cognitive behaviour therapy? An exploratory study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a heterogeneous condition. A few studies have shown that some independent factors predict outcomes …

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Data mining: comparing the empiric CFS to the Canadian ME/CFS case definition

Abstract: This article contrasts two case definitions for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). We compared the empiric CFS case definition (Reeves …

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Epigallocatechin gallate ameliorates behavioral and biochemical deficits in rat model of load-induced chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome is a heterogeneous disorder with unknown pathogenesis and etiology, characterized by tiredness, difficulty in concentration and memory, …

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Autonomic symptoms at baseline and following infectious mononucleosis in a prospective cohort of adolescents

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex condition involving fatigue and musculoskeletal and cognitive symptoms. Six, 12, and 24 months …

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Xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus in monozygotic twins discordant for chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: A recent report suggested an association between xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). If …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome: study of a consecutive series of 824 cases assessed in two specialized units

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disabling disorder. Few studies are available in our area …

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Prevalence of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) in three regions of England: a repeated cross-sectional study in primary care

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has been used to name a range of …

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Impaired cardiac function in chronic fatigue syndrome measured using magnetic resonance cardiac tagging

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Impaired cardiac function has been confirmed in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Magnetic resonance cardiac tagging is …

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