Note: This letter appeared in the British Journal of General Practice in April 1990.
Sir, During the past few months the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association has initiated a determined effort to find a cure for this devastating disease. A scientific and medical advisory panel has been formed under the chairmanship of Professor James Mowbray of St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, and in order to fund much needed research the Breakthrough Trust has been established and is already attracting money.
The scientific and medical advisory panel is anxious to stimulate new thought on research into the causes of myalgic encephalomyelitis, its possible treatments and, most important of all, research into finding a cure. Because of the complexities of the disease members of the panel would welcome new ideas and requests for grants from a wide variety of disciplines. Any such applications should be sent to me at the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association.
STEPHEN POWELL
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association
PO Box 8, Stanford le Hope
Essex SS17 8EX
Source: S Powell. Myalgic encephalomyelitis. Br J Gen Pract. 1990 Apr; 40(333): 170. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1371257/