Long COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Continues to Receive Criticism from Psychiatrists
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Long COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Continues to Receive Criticism from Psychiatrists

According to a story from insidesources.com, many in the chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis community has been very grateful for the news that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has committed…

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“Long COVID” Has Brought New Attention to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
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“Long COVID” Has Brought New Attention to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

According to a story from PR Newswire, Solve M.E. is gathering virtually on Capitol Hill for its 5th Annual Advocacy Week, starting April 19th. A record number of people are…

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New Study Pioneers Method to Measure Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Severity
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New Study Pioneers Method to Measure Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Severity

A recent study published in the Journal of Translational Medicine describes an accurate and objective approach that aims to evaluate the severity of myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome. This…

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No Link Between Human Papillomavirus Vaccine and Autonomic Dysfunction Syndromes
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No Link Between Human Papillomavirus Vaccine and Autonomic Dysfunction Syndromes

by Lauren Taylor from In The Cloud Copy The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been being administered to teens and young adults worldwide for over a decade now. It has…

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Editor’s Choice: Can Machine Learning Help Rare Patients Get Diagnosed and Treated Faster?

Happy Friday! October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month. Dysautonomia is a collection of conditions that affect the autonomic nervous system. This can lead to a loss of control of the body's…

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New NIH Study Explores PEM Symptoms in ME/CFS
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New NIH Study Explores PEM Symptoms in ME/CFS

  For patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), post-exertional malaise (PEM) can be extremely debilitating and disruptive. PEM occurs when symptoms worsen or become more severe within 12-48 hours…

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Researchers Are Investigating a Possible Connection Between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and COVID-19

Business Insider recently interviewed Marissa Oliver, a resident of New York City, who told us about the problems she has encountered during her recovery from COVID-19. Marissa, an arts manager,…

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What’s It Like to Be a Long-Hauler? An Epidemiologist Explains
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What’s It Like to Be a Long-Hauler? An Epidemiologist Explains

In early June, PatientWorthy wrote about a group of patients called "long haulers." These people, some healthy and some with pre-existing conditions, experienced extended COVID-19 symptoms, sometimes for months after…

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How Children With Disabilities Are Excluded in Schooling During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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How Children With Disabilities Are Excluded in Schooling During the COVID-19 Pandemic

An Australian royal commission is investigating claims that children with disabilities are being excluded from online learning, according to The Guardian. They are also looking into issues with the services…

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How COVID-19, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome are Linked
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How COVID-19, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome are Linked

We have learned a lot, but still have much to learn about COVID-19. Researchers have seen a link between COVID-19 and chronic fatigue syndrome (myalgic encephalomyelitis) as well as Guillain-Barre syndrome, which…

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Studies from UCSF Offer New Perspective on Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Studies from UCSF Offer New Perspective on Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  Researchers discovered surprising results after performing new studies of chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM). According to a report by Cort Johnson in HealthRising, the new studies give…

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Study Discovers Method to Improve Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Symptoms
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Study Discovers Method to Improve Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Symptoms

According to a study on biorxiv.org, a method called intranasal mechanical stimulation (INMES) appeared effective in reducing symptoms associated with myalgic encephalomyelitis (also called chronic fatigue syndrome) by around 30…

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