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Blood pressure variability and closed-loop baroreflex assessment in adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome during supine rest and orthostatic stress

Abstract: Hemodynamic abnormalities have been documented in the chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), indicating functional disturbances of the autonomic nervous system …

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Reduced pressure pain thresholds in response to exercise in chronic fatigue syndrome but not in chronic low back pain: an experimental study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to examine: (i) baseline pressure pain thresholds in patients with chronic fatigue …

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Effectiveness of stepped care for chronic fatigue syndrome: a randomized noninferiority trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: In this randomized noninferiority study, the effectiveness and efficiency of stepped care for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was …

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A national cross-sectional survey of diagnosed sufferers of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: pathways to diagnosis, changes in quality of life and service priorities

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The diagnosis and treatment of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is subject to debate. AIMS: To measure the time …

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Randomized controlled study on acupuncture treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). METHODS: Ninety cases of CFS were randomly …

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Effects of an educational video film in fatigued children and adolescents: a randomised controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In many cases standard management for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in children and adolescents is ineffective. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the …

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Distribution of xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV) infection in chronic fatigue syndrome and prostate cancer

Abstract: In 2006, sequences described as xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV) were discovered in prostate cancer patients. In October …

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Failure to detect Xenotropic murine leukaemia virus-related virus in Chinese patients with chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Recent controversy has surrounded the question of whether xenotropic murine leukaemia virus-related virus (XMRV) contributes to the pathogenesis …

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Serological and virological investigation of the role of the herpesviruses EBV, CMV and HHV-6 in post-infective fatigue syndrome

Abstract: Multiple previous studies have sought evidence for ongoing, active infection with, or reactivation of, Herpesviruses in patients with chronic …

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Review part 2: Human herpesvirus-6 in central nervous system diseases

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating chronic illness [Fukuda et al., 1994] that often begins suddenly with a “flu-like” …

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