What causes chronic fatigue?
Comment on: Chronic fatigue syndrome comes out of the closet. [CMAJ. 1998] Chronic fatigue syndrome or just plain tired? [CMAJ. 1998] Chronic fatigue syndrome get …
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A pilot study employing Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome
Abstract: Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) frequently associate the disease onset with a period of high physical and/or emotional stress. Alterations …
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Chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic fatigue, and psychiatric disorders: predictors of functional status in a national nursing sample
Abstract: Members of 2 nurses’ associations (N = 71) were assessed using 2 mail questionnaires, a telephone questionnaire, the Diagnostic …
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Fibromyalgia syndrome
Abstract: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is recognizable syndrome characterized by chronic, diffuse pain, an absence of inflammatory or structural muscloskeletal abnormalities, …
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Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) response to i.v. ACTH in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome
Abstract: Previous studies have demonstrated concentrating neuroendocrinological disturbances in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients, concentrating in particular on low cortisol …
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Therapeutic effects of oral NADH on the symptoms of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder of unknown etiology, consisting of prolonged, debilitating fatigue, and a multitude …
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Chronic fatigue syndrome among overseas development workers: A qualitative study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: A relatively high proportion of overseas development workers may develop chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). A qualitative study was …
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The role of essential fatty acids in chronic fatigue syndrome. A case-controlled study of red-cell membrane essential fatty acids (EFA) and a placebo-controlled treatment study with high dose of EFA
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To replicate the treatment study by Behan et al. (1990) using current research criteria for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome …
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Human herpesviruses in chronic fatigue syndrome
Abstract: We have conducted a double-blind study to assess the possible involvement of the human herpesviruses (HHVs) HHV6, HHV7, Epstein-Barr …
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The importance of orthostatic intolerance in the chronic fatigue syndrome
Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis is a clinically defined syndrome characterized by persistent or relapsing debilitating fatigue …
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