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We have over 7,100 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.

Hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis dysfunction in chronic fatigue syndrome, and the effects of low-dose hydrocortisone therapy

Abstract: These neuroendocrine studies were part of a series of studies testing the hypotheses that 1) there may be reduced …

Autoantibodies to a 68/48 kDa protein in chronic fatigue syndrome and primary fibromyalgia: a possible marker for hypersomnia and cognitive disorders

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify antinuclear antibodies (ANA) specific for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and in related conditions such as fibromyalgia …

Serum concentrations of some metals and steroids in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome with reference to neurological and cognitive abnormalities

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome is defined by the Atlanta Centers for Disease Control (Atlanta, GA, USA) as debilitating fatigue lasting …

Frequency of attendance in general practice and symptoms before development of chronic fatigue syndrome: a case-control study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) research has concentrated on infective, immunological, and psychological causes. Illness behaviour has received less …

Mercury and nickel allergy: risk factors in fatigue and autoimmunity

Abstract: This study examined the presence of hypersensitivity to dental and environmental metals in patients with clinical disorders complicated with …

Chronic fatigue syndrome: neurological findings may be related to blood–brain barrier permeability

Abstract: Despite volumes of international research, the etiology of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) remains elusive. There is, however, considerable evidence that CFS …

Common etiology of posttraumatic stress disorder, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple chemical sensitivity via elevated nitric oxide/peroxynitrite

Abstract: Three types of overlap occur among the disease states chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia (FM), multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) and posttraumatic …

Metal-specific lymphocytes: biomarkers of sensitivity in man

Abstract: Many patients attribute their health problems to amalgam and other dental metals. In genetically susceptible indviduals, mercury and gold …

Chronic fatigue in general practice

Comment on: Chronic fatigue in general practice: is counselling as good as cognitive behaviour therapy? A UK randomised trial. [Br J …

Cognitive behaviour therapy and chronic fatigue syndrome

Comment on: Chronic fatigue in general practice: is counselling as good as cognitive behaviour therapy? A UK randomised trial. [Br J …

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Pyridostigmine and low-dose naltrexone for ME/CFS: study protocol for the Life Improvement Trial (LIFT), a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Abstract: Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex, chronic disease with no FDA-approved treatments. This report describes a …Read More »
Development and initial content validation of the Vienna post-exertional malaise questionnaire: an iterative mixed-methods study
Abstract: Objectives: Post-exertional malaise (PEM) is a multidimensional exertion-response pattern involving diverse triggers, variable onset, and prolonged recovery. This study …Read More »
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Multiple Sclerosis are associated with lower translocator protein binding affinity genotypes
Abstract: Introduction: Neuroinflammation is a known pathophysiologic mechanism in multiple sclerosis and a proposed mechanism in fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic …Read More »
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A Woman With Multiple Neuropathic Symptoms, Hypersensitivity to Heat, Peppers, and Alcohol, With a Variant in the TRPV1 Capsaicin Receptor Gene: Possible Implications to ME/CFS
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