Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and myofascial pain syndrome
Abstract: The prevalence of chronic widespread pain in the general population in Israel was comparable with reports from the USA, …
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Causal attributions for somatic sensations in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and their partners
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) often make somatic attributions for their illness which has been associated with …
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Is physical deconditioning a perpetuating factor in chronic fatigue syndrome? A controlled study on maximal exercise performance and relations with fatigue, impairment and physical activity
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients often complain that physical exertion produces an increase of complaints, leading to a …
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Clinicopathological findings consistent with primary Sjögren’s syndrome in a subset of patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome: preliminary observations
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Some patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have symptoms commonly observed in Sjögren’s syndrome (SS), particularly xerophthalmia …
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On the epidemiology of ‘mysterious’ phenomena
Abstract: In the field of epidemiology, research topics are favored or dismissed depending on whether respective variables under investigation are …
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Randomised controlled trial of patient education to encourage graded exercise in chronic fatigue syndrome
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of an educational intervention explaining symptoms to encourage graded exercise in patients with chronic fatigue …
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Toxicant-induced loss of tolerance
Abstract: Drug addiction and multiple chemical intolerance (abdiction) appear to be polar opposites–the former characterized by craving and dependency, the …
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Neuropsychological functioning in chronic fatigue syndrome: a review
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: In this paper we review critically the current status of neurocognitive studies in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). METHOD: …
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Identifying physical activity patterns in chronic fatigue syndrome using actigraphic assessment
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Changes in physical activity are thought to play an important role in maintaining symptoms in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The …
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Victimization in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia in tertiary care: a controlled study on prevalence and characteristics
Abstract: The authors studied the prevalence and characteristics of different forms of victimization in 95 patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS) …
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