Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News and Research

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Abnormal levels of specific gut bacteria linked to chronic fatigue syndrome

Scientists at the Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health have discovered abnormal levels of specific gut bacteria related to chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, or ME/CFS, in patients with and without concurrent irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.

26 Apr 2017

High concentrations of stress hormone affect DNA processes and mental health

High concentrations of the stress hormone, Cortisol, in the body affect important DNA processes and increase the risk of long-term psychological consequences.

28 Mar 2017

Researchers provide new data and prospects for links between gut microbiota and depression

An international group of researchers headed by André Carvalho has published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic a paper that provides new data and prospects for the links between the intestinal flora and several disorders, notably depression.

16 Feb 2017

Researchers receive Stafford Fox Medical Research Foundation grant to accelerate CFS diagnosis

Major improvement in the diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is expected following the award of $4m in funding to one of Australia’s foremost authorities on the condition.

2 Dec 2016

Nova Southeastern University hosts international conference organized by IACFS/ME

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sometimes referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), a mysterious, debilitating and misunderstood disease that affects an estimated 1 million Americans, will be the focus of an international conference on October 27-30, 2016.

20 Oct 2016

Moderate strain to muscles, nerves can provoke CFS symptoms

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine published in PLOS ONE shows that symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, a complex and disabling multisystem disorder, can be provoked by imposing a mild to moderate strain to the muscles and nerves.

19 Jul 2016

Selfish mutant mtDNA exploits cellular defenses to cause many diseases

Mitochondrial disorders are a chameleon-like set of diseases that take many different forms and vary widely from individual to individual.

12 Jul 2016

Scientists detect biological markers of chronic fatigue syndrome in gut bacteria

Physicians have been mystified by chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition where normal exertion leads to debilitating fatigue that isn't alleviated by rest. There are no known triggers, and diagnosis requires lengthy tests administered by an expert.

28 Jun 2016

Stony Brook researcher receives grant to evaluate daily activity levels, heart rate patterns of CFS patients

By better understanding daily activity levels and heart rate patterns of those who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), scientists hope to discover more about this complex illness condition.

24 Jun 2016

Griffith researchers move one step closer to understanding cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A new finding in the cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has been identified by researchers at Griffith University who say they are getting much closer to a complete understanding of this disabling condition.

13 Jun 2016

Study finds greater activation of biological fight or flight mechanism in chronic fatigue syndrome patients

Chronic fatigue syndrome patients report they are more anxious and distressed than people who don't have the condition, and they are also more likely to suppress those emotions.

18 May 2016

Griffith researchers closer to identifying cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

New findings regarding the pathology of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) are bringing Griffith University researchers closer to identifying the cause of this disabling illness.

11 May 2016

New Rutgers study links protein that helps fight infection to heart and liver disease

A protein that should help fight infection and keep us healthy may be targeted for treating devastating illnesses like heart and liver disease, according to a new Rutgers study.

31 Mar 2016

National Bed Month: Five tips for a perfect sleep routine

This National Bed Month Sleep Practitioner & Sleep Environment Expert James Wilson has shared his five steps to a perfect sleep routine which includes using nature’s most effective relaxant… magnesium.

From BetterYou Ltd 2 Mar 2016

Study: Magnesium therapy can alleviate muscular symptoms in patients with Motor Neurone Disease

Around 5,000 Motor Neurone Disease (MND) sufferers across the UK could find relief to their muscular symptoms thanks to transdermal (through the skin) magnesium therapy, say health pioneers BetterYou.

From BetterYou Ltd 25 Feb 2016

Distinctive gene 'signature' may lead to new way to diagnose Lyme disease

Researchers at UC San Francisco and Johns Hopkins may have found a new way to diagnose Lyme disease, based on a distinctive gene "signature" they discovered in white blood cells of patients infected with the tick-borne bacteria.

12 Feb 2016

Chronic fatigue syndrome affects almost 2% of 16-year-olds

In what is believed to be the biggest study of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) -- also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) -- in children to date, researchers at the University of Bristol (UK), have found that almost 2 per cent of 16-year-olds have CFS lasting more than six months and nearly 3 per cent have CFS lasting more than three months (the UK definition).

25 Jan 2016

People with chronic fatigue syndrome could experience higher levels of visual stress

People suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) could experience higher levels of visual stress than those without the condition, according to new research from the University of Leicester.

25 Nov 2015

European regulator concludes that evidence does not support a causal relationship between human papillomavirus vaccines and CRPS or POTS

The European Medicines Agency’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) has completed a detailed scientific review of the evidence surrounding reports of two syndromes, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in young women given human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines.

10 Nov 2015

New partnership to deliver world-class healthcare through collaborative scientific research

A new partnership which harnesses world-class expertise will ensure patients benefit sooner from new treatments, diagnostics and prevention strategies.

9 Oct 2015

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News and Research

Latest Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News and Research

Abnormal levels of specific gut bacteria linked to chronic fatigue syndrome

High concentrations of stress hormone affect DNA processes and mental health

Researchers provide new data and prospects for links between gut microbiota and depression

Researchers receive Stafford Fox Medical Research Foundation grant to accelerate CFS diagnosis

Nova Southeastern University hosts international conference organized by IACFS/ME

Moderate strain to muscles, nerves can provoke CFS symptoms

Selfish mutant mtDNA exploits cellular defenses to cause many diseases

Scientists detect biological markers of chronic fatigue syndrome in gut bacteria

Stony Brook researcher receives grant to evaluate daily activity levels, heart rate patterns of CFS patients

Griffith researchers move one step closer to understanding cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Study finds greater activation of biological fight or flight mechanism in chronic fatigue syndrome patients

Griffith researchers closer to identifying cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

New Rutgers study links protein that helps fight infection to heart and liver disease

National Bed Month: Five tips for a perfect sleep routine

Study: Magnesium therapy can alleviate muscular symptoms in patients with Motor Neurone Disease

Distinctive gene 'signature' may lead to new way to diagnose Lyme disease

Chronic fatigue syndrome affects almost 2% of 16-year-olds

People with chronic fatigue syndrome could experience higher levels of visual stress

European regulator concludes that evidence does not support a causal relationship between human papillomavirus vaccines and CRPS or POTS

New partnership to deliver world-class healthcare through collaborative scientific research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News and Research

Latest Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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