…current drug treatments for long-COVID, examining both completed and ongoing RCTs. Expert opinion: We identified four completed and 22 ongoing RCTs, investigating 22 unique drugs. However, most drugs were deemed…
…a global pandemic. As a result of this research, and the large numbers of infected patients globally, there were rapid enhancements made in our understanding of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)…
…pain report similar level of sickness behavior as individuals injected with bacterial endotoxin at peak inflammation. Brain Behav Immun Health. 2019 Dec 17;2:100028. doi: 10.1016/j.bbih.2019.100028. PMID: 38377418; PMCID: PMC8474484. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8474484/…
…may lead to psychological and neurocognitive impairment. A major component of cognitive dysfunction is operationally categorized as “brain fog” which comprises difficulty with concentration, forgetfulness, confusion, depression, and fatigue. Multiple…
…PubMed Central Google Scholar 2. For background, see Lubell, J. To speed progress in treating chronic conditions, engage patients and caregivers as research partners. 2021 Sept.20 In: BMJ Opinion. https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2021/09/20/to-speed-progress-in-treating-chronic-conditions-engage-patients-and-caregivers-as-research-partners/…
…they have fallen ill in combination with the severity of their impairments compared to the sort of work they do or are offered to do. However, there is one thing…
…pathologic status are unfortunately overshadowed. Examples of cultural bias effects on recurring diagnostic challenges illustrate a need for scientific validation. Renaming fails to improve stigma or diagnostic clarity. For example,…
…Ishii T. Successful Treatment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Chronic Febricula Using the Traditional Japanese Medicine Shosaikoto. Intern Med. 2019 Sep 18. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.3218-19. [Epub ahead of print] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31534083…
…and healthy controls were used. Ceiling/Floor effects, internal consistency reliability, differential item functioning (DIF), known-groups validity, and responsiveness were examined. RESULTS: The final sample comprised 549 ME/CFS participants at baseline,…
…D, Opotowsky AR, Waxman AB, Systrom DM. Unexplained exertional intolerance associated with impaired systemic oxygen extraction. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2019 Sep 6. doi: 10.1007/s00421-019-04222-6. [Epub ahead of print] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31493035…