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In the mind or in the brain? Scientific evidence for central sensitisation in chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Central sensitisation entails several top-down and bottom-up mechanisms, all contributing to the hyperresponsiveness of the central nervous system …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome: understanding a complex illness

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness that affects many people. It has been marred by controversy, from …

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Myalgic encephalomyelitis: International Consensus Criteria

Abstract: The label ‘chronic fatigue syndrome’ (CFS) has persisted for many years because of the lack of knowledge of the …

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The effect of homework compliance on treatment outcomes for participants with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: PURPOSE: This study examined the relationship between level of treatment engagement through completion of homework on treatment outcomes within …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome, the immune system and viral infection

Abstract: The chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), as defined by recent criteria, is a heterogeneous disorder with a common set of symptoms that …

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Loss of capacity to recover from acidosis on repeat exercise in chronic fatigue syndrome: a case-control study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients frequently describe difficulties with repeat exercise. Here, we explore muscle bioenergetic function in response …

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Psycho-physiological impact on women with chronic fatigue syndrome in the context of their couple relationship

Abstract: The quality of dyadic adjustment is likely to play an important role in patients’ relational problems and may also …

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Multi-source synthesis of data to inform health policy

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To propose a new method for comparing and integrating original qualitative data with systematic reviews of quantitative and …

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Pervasive refusal syndrome

Abstract: We report here on a case of severe pervasive refusal syndrome. This is of interest for three reasons. Firstly, …

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EEG spectral coherence data distinguish chronic fatigue syndrome patients from healthy controls and depressed patients–a case control study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Previous studies suggest central nervous system involvement in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), yet there are no established diagnostic …

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