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Customizing treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia: the role of perpetuating factors

Erratum in: Psychosomatics. 2009 Mar-Apr;50(2):176. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Syndromes characterized by chronic, medically unexplained fatigue, effort- and stress-intolerance, and widespread pain …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome and complement activation

Abstract: This report describes a case of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) that followed a well-documented episode of acute Epstein-Barr virus …

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Kindling and Oxidative Stress as Contributors to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is one of the more complex illnesses involving multiple systems within the body. Onset …

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CFS: A Review of Epidemiology and Natural History Studies

Abstract: Almost all studies with samples of patients who have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have relied on referrals from physicians …

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A controlled study of the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction technique in women with multiple chemical sensitivity, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to examine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on …

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Normalization of leaky gut in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is accompanied by a clinical improvement: effects of age, duration of illness and the translocation of LPS from gram-negative bacteria

Abstract: BACKGROUND: There is now evidence that an increased translocation of LPS from gram negative bacteria with subsequent gut-derived inflammation, …

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Association of peripheral inflammatory markers with chronic fatigue in a population-based sample

Abstract: Alterations in the innate immune response may contribute to the pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). However, studies have been limited …

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Astragalus membranaceus flavonoids (AMF) ameliorate chronic fatigue syndrome induced by food intake restriction plus forced swimming

Abstract: AIM OF THE STUDY: Alteration of immune function may be associated with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and this study …

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A Bayesian approach to gene-gene and gene-environment interactions in chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: In the study of genomics, it is essential to address gene-gene and gene-environment interactions for describing the complex …

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Longitudinal change in chronic fatigue syndrome: what home-based assessments reveal

Abstract: The purpose of this 2-year prospective study was to compare standard self-report and ecologically-based outcome measures in patients with …

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