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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.

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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A patient’s journey with myalgic encephalomyelitis

Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) presents patients and their general practitioners with the challenge of managing a life shaped by chronic debilitating …

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Increased daily physical activity and fatigue symptoms in chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: Individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been shown to have reduced activity levels associated with heightened feelings of fatigue. Previous …

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Normal opioid tone and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis function in chronic fatigue syndrome despite marked functional impairment

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the functional impairment seen in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is associated with reduced levels of central opioids …

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Supporting people with severe myalgic encephalomyelitis

Abstract: This article aims to raise nurses’ awareness of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Key symptoms are …

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A randomized controlled graded exercise trial for chronic fatigue syndrome: outcomes and mechanisms of change

Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the potential mechanisms underlying the efficacy of graded exercise therapy for chronic …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome: assessment of increased oxidative stress and altered muscle excitability in response to incremental exercise

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Because the muscle response to incremental exercise is not well documented in patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS), we …

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