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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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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COVID-19 and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis? Dr. Fauci Points Out Connections
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COVID-19 and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis? Dr. Fauci Points Out Connections

According to a story from meaction.net, Dr. Anthony Fauci was recently asked a question about what was being done to address so-called COVID-19 "long haulers," and their potential risk of…

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The World’s Largest Genetic Study of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is About to be Launched

According to a recent article in The Guardian, funding received from the NIHR and Medical Research Council will facilitate the launch of the largest genetic study of chronic fatigue syndrome…

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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Latest Published Research
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Latest Published Research

The ME Association has recently published its latest weekly "research roundup" for the week of April 17th. This includes the latest research related to myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as…

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Catherine’s Story: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Makes Her Constantly Tired
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Catherine’s Story: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Makes Her Constantly Tired

For a long time, Catherine Allen went without a diagnose to explain the myriad of symptoms that she experienced. Doctors dismissed her experiences as common feelings in teenagers, when in…

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A Patient Registry is Critical for Advancing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Research
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A Patient Registry is Critical for Advancing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Research

According to a story from meaction.net, Jaime Seltzer, the Director of Scientific and Medical Outreach at #MEAction, recently spoke at the Third Annual Working Group Meeting on the Molecular Basis…

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The Challenge: He is A Father, A Caregiver and A Scientist Trying to Save his Son and Others With ME/CFS or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  Ron Davis and his gene-sequencing technologies were mentioned years ago in The Atlantic alongside Elon Musk (SpaceX) and Jeff Bezos of Amazon fame. Since then, Davis has amassed over…

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Study Shows New Blood Test can Accurately Diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a rare disease which causes, most notably, persistent fatigue that doesn't improve with rest. It is also sometimes referred to as myalgic…

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A Scottish Political Party Has Passed a Motion About Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
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A Scottish Political Party Has Passed a Motion About Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

  The political party the Scottish Liberal Democrats has voted in support of a motion about myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). This motion calls for several changes, including stopping graded exercise therapy…

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Unrest: The New Documentary about Myalgic Encephalopathy (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
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Unrest: The New Documentary about Myalgic Encephalopathy (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

A new documentary, Unrest, explores myalgic encephalopathy (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome. The film was premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2017 where it received an award for…

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