Library

We have over 7,000 research abstracts in our library, as well as articles, news items, and press releases. You can search the library by topic, keywords, author, or date. You can also search categories and tags.

An evaluation of exclusionary medical/psychiatric conditions in the definition of chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in research studies requires the exclusion of subjects with medical and psychiatric conditions …

Read more
Chronic fatigue syndrome: identifying zebras amongst the horses

Abstract: There are currently no investigative tools or physical signs that can confirm or refute the presence of chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS). …

Read more
Detection of an infectious retrovirus, XMRV, in blood cells of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating disease of unknown etiology that is estimated to affect 17 million people worldwide. …

Read more
Virology. A new virus for old diseases?

There is little consensus in the medical community on whether chronic fatigue syndrome is a distinct disease. As its name …

Read more
The doctor-patient relationship in chronic fatigue syndrome: survey of patient perspectives

Abstract: BACKGROUND: When confronted with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), general practitioners (GPs) need to deal with diverse complaints. This may introduce a …

Read more
Electroencephalographic correlates of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unremitting fatigue and unrefreshing sleep, hallmark traits of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), are also pathognomonic of sleep disorders. Yet, no …

Read more
A comparison of classification methods for predicting Chronic Fatigue Syndrome based on genetic data

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In the studies of genomics, it is essential to select a small number of genes that are more …

Read more
Functional somatic syndromes from the view of cultural anthropology

Abstract: The functional somatic syndromes have acquired major socio-cultural and political dimensions. Socio-cultural factors clearly affect symptoms, suffering, and disability …

Read more
Infection, vaccination, and autoantibodies in chronic fatigue syndrome, cause or coincidence?

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a heterogeneous syndrome of unknown etiology and physiopathology. CFS patients complain about disabling fatigue, …

Read more
Autoantibodies, polymorphisms in the serotonin pathway, and human leukocyte antigen class II alleles in chronic fatigue syndrome: are they associated with age at onset and specific symptoms?

Abstract: This study aimed to determine the influence of autoantibodies, polymorphisms in the serotonin pathway, and human leukocyte antigen (HLA) …

Read more