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The prognosis of different fatigue diagnostic labels: a longitudinal survey

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Several different diagnostic labels exist for the fatigue syndromes, including chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and postviral fatigue …

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Cognitive behaviour therapy for adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome: data are insufficient and conclusion inappropriate

Comment on: Cognitive behaviour therapy for adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome: randomised controlled trial. [BMJ. 2005]   Editor—I have concerns about the …

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Predictors of outcome following treatment for chronic fatigue

Abstract: We explored the role of baseline characteristics of 105 patients who presented with fatigue in primary care in determining …

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Exercise capacity and immune function in male and female patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)

Abstract: Hyperactivition of an unwanted cellular cascade by the immune-related protein RNase L has been linked to reduced exercise capacity …

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Exercise responsive genes measured in peripheral blood of women with chronic fatigue syndrome and matched control subjects

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is defined by debilitating fatigue that is exacerbated by physical or mental exertion. To search …

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Subjective quality of life in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: The aim of this study was to (1) assess Subjective Quality of Life (SQOL) of patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) …

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The placebo response in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The placebo response is conventionally asserted to be high in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) because of the latter’s subjective nature …

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A feasibility study comparing two treatment approaches for chronic fatigue syndrome in adolescents

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) involves severe disabling fatigue that affects physical and mental functioning.1 Reported prevalence varies between 0.05% and …

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Prevalence of severe fatigue in primary care

Although chronic fatigue in UK adult primary care patients is relatively common,1 there have been no comparative studies in children. …

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Prevalence of atopy in chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Several hypotheses have been postulated to explain the etiopathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Among these, immunologic dysfunction has been …

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