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The roles of orthostatic hypotension, orthostatic tachycardia, and subnormal erythrocyte volume in the pathogenesis of the chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Orthostatic hypotension during upright tilt is an important physical disorder in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. We have tested …

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Abnormal neuropsychological findings are not necessarily a sign of cerebral impairment: a matched comparison between chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple sclerosis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the potential impact of effort in comparative studies assessing neurocognitive …

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Blood parameters indicative of oxidative stress are associated with symptom expression in chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: Full blood counts, ESR, CRP, haematinics and markers for oxidative stress were measured for 33 patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue …

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Self-reported sensitivity to chemical exposures in five clinical populations and healthy controls

Abstract: Two hundred and twenty-five subjects, including normal volunteers and patients with previously documented seasonal affective disorder (SAD),chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), …

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Salivary gland changes in chronic fatigue syndrome: a case-controlled preliminary histologic study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this preliminary study is to compare labial salivary gland changes of 11 patients with chronic fatigue …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome: a form of Addison’s disease

Dear Sir, Evengård et al.’s article [1] on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is disappointing, because in their review, despite its 15 pages …

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Use of alternative treatments by chronic fatigue syndrome discordant twins

Abstract: Background: Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been faced with difficulties in diagnosis and lack of effective treatments. Anecdotal evidence …

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The search for legitimacy and the “expertization” of the lay person: the case of chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: Some “diseases” appear to be recognized first by sufferers. At times these diseases may be disclaimed by medical doctors …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome:objective criteria of metabolic defects

Abstract: Multi-level system of defense mechanisms is studied in 206 normal subjects living in an ecologically unfavorable region and working …

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Magnesium status and parameters of the oxidant-antioxidant balance in patients with chronic fatigue: effects of supplementation with magnesium

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Magnesium deficiency and oxidative stress have both been identified as pathogenic factors in aging and in several age-related …

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