Coping and illness cognitions: chronic fatigue syndrome
Abstract: The chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is described, and research on coping with this illness reviewed and analysed. CFS is …
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Toward a new definition of chronic fatigue syndrome
To the editor, I agree with Lane when he writes that the operative criteria for diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) …
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Increased sensitivity to glucocorticoids in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of chronic fatigue syndrome patients, without evidence for altered density or affinity of glucocorticoid receptors
Abstract: BACKGROUND: In this study we tested the hypothesis that the increased sensitivity to glucocorticoids in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)-patients …
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The role of gender in fibromyalgia syndrome
Abstract: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), characterized by widespread pain and tenderness on palpation (tender points), is much more common in women …
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Fibromyalgia and other unexplained clinical conditions
Abstract: Several unexplained clinical conditions frequently coexist with fibromyalgia; these include chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, temporomandibular disorder, tension …
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Chronic fatigue syndrome: an update
Abstract: The chronic fatigue syndrome is characterised by a fatigue that is disproportionate to the intensity of effort that is …
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Chemical sensitivity and chronic fatigue in Gulf War veterans: a brief report
Abstract: The foci of this brief report are to (1) describe the prevalence of chemical sensitivity (CS) and chronic fatigue …
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Urinary free cortisol in chronic fatigue syndrome
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The authors measured 24-hour urinary free cortisol in a group of well-characterized patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. METHOD: …
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Illness perceptions and mood in chronic fatigue syndrome
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Individual beliefs and cognitions may affect adjustment to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and illness perceptions, in particular, have been reported …
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Chronic fatigue in general practice: is counselling as good as cognitive behaviour therapy? A UK randomised trial
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Fatigue is a common symptom for which patients consult their doctors in primary care. With usual medical management …
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