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Absence of evidence of xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus infection in persons with chronic fatigue syndrome and healthy controls in the United States

Abstract: BACKGROUND: XMRV, a xenotropic murine leukemia virus (MuLV)-related virus, was recently identified by PCR testing in 67% of persons …

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Finding the right balance of physical activity: a focus group study about experiences among patients with chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To explore contexts of experiences of physical activity perceived as beneficial or harmful for CFS patients. METHODS: A …

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The PRIME project: developing a patient evidence-base

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The concept of evidence has become firmly rooted in health care, with most importance placed on the outcome …

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Effect of electroacupuncture at Shenshu (BL 23) and Zusanli (ST 36) on the event-related potentials of chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To observe the effective mechanism of electroacupuncture for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). METHODS: The dynamic detection of chronobiology was used …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome: Harvey and Wessely’s (bio)psychosocial model versus a bio(psychosocial) model based on inflammatory and oxidative and nitrosative stress pathways

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In a recently published paper, Harvey and Wessely put forward a ‘biopsychosocial’ explanatory model for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue …

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Possible role of oxidative stress and immunological activation in mouse model of chronic fatigue syndrome and its attenuation by olive extract

Abstract: Various putative theories involved in the development of chronic fatigue syndrome revolve around the role of stress, infection and …

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Orthostatic symptoms predict functional capacity in chronic fatigue syndrome: implications for management

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To establish the relationship between the functional impairment experienced by Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients and the symptoms …

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Illness duration and coping style in chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: A sample of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome was recruited to assess coping strategies and illness duration. It was …

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Biomarkers in chronic fatigue syndrome: evaluation of natural killer cell function and dipeptidyl peptidase IV/CD26

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) studies from our laboratory and others described decreased natural killer cell cytotoxicity (NKCC) and …

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A Comparison of Immune Functionality in Viral versus Non-Viral CFS Subtypes

Abstract: Participants with CFS were grouped into viral and non-viral onset fatigue categories and assessed for differential immunological marker expression. …

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