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Determinants of health care use in chronic fatigue syndrome patients: a cross-sectional study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is associated with a high use of health care services. To reduce the related …

An IgM-mediated immune response directed against nitro-bovine serum albumin (nitro-BSA) in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and major depression: evidence that nitrosative stress is another factor underpinning the comorbidity between major depression and CFS

Abstract: BACKGROUND: It has been shown that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and major depression (MDD) are accompanied by signs of …

The Energy Envelope Theory and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

Erratum in: AAOHN J. 2008 Jul;56(7):288. Muldowney, Kathleen [added]; Torres-Harding, Susan [added]. Abstract: Individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) have …

Glucocorticoid receptor mediated negative feedback in chronic fatigue syndrome using the low dose (0.5 mg) dexamethasone suppression test

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is associated with hypocortisolism, but it is not yet clear the extent to which enhanced …

Central nervous system abnormalities in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome: new concepts in treatment

Abstract: Fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are poorly understood disorders that share similar demographic and clinical characteristics. The etiology and …

Gait characteristics of subjects with chronic fatigue syndrome and controls at self-selected and matched velocities

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Gait abnormalities have been reported in individuals with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) however no studies exist to date investigating the …

Diagnostic and treatment challenges of chronic fatigue syndrome: role of immediate-release methylphenidate

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a distinct entity belonging to the group of persistent fatigue that can be challenging to …

‘Physical or psychological?’- a comparative study of causal attribution for chronic fatigue in Brazilian and British primary care patients

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Causal attribution influences symptom experience, help-seeking behaviour and prognosis in chronic fatigue syndrome. We compared causal attribution of patients …

Obstructions for quality care experienced by patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)–a case study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To explore obstructions for quality care from experiences by patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). METHODS: Qualitative case study …

Sleep structure and sleepiness in chronic fatigue syndrome with or without coexisting fibromyalgia

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: We evaluated polysomnograms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients with and without fibromyalgia to determine whether patients in either group …

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Handgrip strength in children, adolescents, and young adults with suspected myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
Abstract: Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) in children, young people (CYP) lacks validated diagnostic biomarkers. Post-exertional malaise (PEM) is central …Read More »
Biomarkers of post-acute infection syndrome: a systematic literature review
Abstract: Background: Post-acute infection syndrome (PAIS) remained underrecognized before the COVID-19 pandemic, which further increased exposure by introducing a novel global …Read More »
Metabolomic Classification of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome via Explainable Ensemble Learning and Pareto-Guided Feature Selection
Abstract: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating multisystem illness characterised by post-exertional malaise, non-restorative sleep, and cognitive impairment, …Read More »
Australian registry reports poor health and wellbeing in people living with ME/CFS
Abstract: Introduction: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating condition hallmarked by post-exertional malaise accompanied by an array of multisystemic …Read More »
Association of rapamycin treatment with the modulation of purine metabolism, reduced microglial inflammatory responses, improved mitochondrial energy metabolism, and alleviation of fatigue symptoms in ME/CFS subjects: pilot findings from phase-II observational study
Abstract: Background and rationale: In our ongoing phase II observational pilot trial, the compounded formulation of low-dose rapamycin significantly reduced fatigue-related …Read More »