Patrick Freyne recently interviewed three people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) for his column in the Irish Times. Patrick describes the circumstances behind the first known cases of the ME…
When it comes to rare diseases, many doctors simply just don't know the proper way to diagnose, monitor, and treat them. It's difficult to know how to respond to every…
The 2nd Virtual Scientific Conference for the International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgia Encephalomyelitis was recently held in August 2021. This conference was a place for researchers to present work which…
Frontiers In Medicine recently published a critical review by Maureen Hanson and Adam O’Neal of Cornell University’s Department of Biology and Genetics. The authors searched for the cause of myalgic…
COVID-19 has brought attention to a rare condition that has been flying under the radar for years: chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). With more attention, people are more willing to share…
According to a recent article at MSN.com, chronic fatigue syndrome is finally receiving the attention it needs after long COVID sufferers experience similar symptoms. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Myalgic encephalomyelitis…
According to a recent article in The Faculty Lounge, the opinion of its co-authors is that the long-held belief about myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is seriously outdated. ME/CFS is…
The patient sitting in front of this physician was later diagnosed with severe chronic fatigue syndrome (myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME/CFS). But for now, the patient had to endure humiliation…
As we've learned more about individuals facing long-term symptoms from COVID-19, we have heard more and more about how it mimics other chronic conditions. For instance, those suffering from chronic…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), otherwise known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a rare disease primarily characterized by unexplainable and intense fatigue that is not relieved with rest.…
As COVID-19 makes its way around the globe, scientists are discovering new ways the infection will linger in the months and years to come. As reported in John Hopkins Medicine,…
Though myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is more widespread than many people realize, the condition has few resources and no remedy. The disabling condition is complex, with no…
COVID-19 long-haulers, now called Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection, or PASC, have often been compared to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). However, there wasn't a study directly comparing these two…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought attention to a number of different rare conditions as medical professionals worked to understand the virus. Over the course of the last year, we have…
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…
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…
Whitney Dafoe was an aspiring photographer who backpacked across the world. However, he always would return from his trips extremely exhausted. He would feel weak and he didn't know why.…
Stanford University Geneticist Ronald Davis faced one of the most challenging research projects of his career. According to a recent article in The Scientist, ten years ago Whitney, his son,…
Research on myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), has developed in recent years; however, until now there has still been a gap in the literature regarding loneliness. This condition…
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…
COVID-19 turned our worlds upside down back in March, and it has been the main focus for many medical professionals since. Because it is a novel coronavirus, we did not,…
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…
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…
According to a story from Science Nordic, the monoclonal antibody drug rituximab (often marketed at Rituxan) had no effect on patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Chronic fatigue syndrome is…
According to a story from F3News, 77 year old Ron Davis has lived a life highlighted by incredible scientific achievement. He leads the lab that played a critical role in…
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