Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a condition lasting for more than 6 months in which a person feels tired most of the time and may have trouble concentrating and carrying out daily activities. Other symptoms include sore throat, fever, muscle weakness, headache, and joint pain. Also called CFS.

What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition that leads to symptoms of persistent fatigue that do not resolve after rest or sleep.

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Latest Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News and Research

AI and synthetic patients could make early diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome more feasible

Between 17 and 24 million people worldwide suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, a deeply debilitating and difficult-to-diagnose condition.

21 Nov 2023

Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests

The Journal of Clinical Medicine review explores cannabis as a self-management strategy for endometriosis pain, revealing its potential to reduce gut inflammation and improve gut permeability, thereby alleviating bloating and suppressing pain through interactions with the endocannabinoid system and gut microbiota.

14 Nov 2023

Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome benefit from cognitive behavior therapy

Researchers from Amsterdam UMC and King's College London have shown that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is beneficial for those with ME/CFS.

6 Nov 2023

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Comprehensive review unravels the complexities of long COVID, spanning pathophysiology to management strategies, and underscores the need for targeted therapies and early diagnosis.

5 Nov 2023

Brain clues in the battle against long COVID: study pinpoints neuroinflammation

The relationship between circulating markers of vascular dysfunction and neuroinflammation.

25 Oct 2023

Primate model unlocks clues to long-COVID's impact on blood sugar, hints at vaccine benefits

The study uses a non-human primate model to explore the link between long-COVID and disruptions in glucose metabolism, finding a positive correlation. Vaccination appeared to improve glycemic control, suggesting a possible role in managing long-COVID symptoms.

28 Sep 2023

Long COVID's biological blueprint: new study offers promising insights

Researchers designed a cross-sectional study to investigate the biological underpinnings of “Long COVID”, the post-acute infection syndrome triggered by SARS-CoV-2.

27 Sep 2023

How does long covid impact the school experiences of children and young people?

The impact of long covid on school experiences.

26 Sep 2023

Could creatine supplementation be the answer to post-COVID-19 fatigue?

In a recent study published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition, researchers investigated creatine supplementations as a potential intervention strategy to attenuate the clinical symptoms of post-COVID-19 fatigue syndrome.

22 Sep 2023

Mount Sinai secures $6.2 million grant to expand the Cohen Center for Recovery From Complex Chronic Illnesses

Mount Sinai's Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance has announced a $6.2 million grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation.

20 Sep 2023

Biomarkers unveil insights into post-COVID-19 syndrome variability

Researchers studied a prospective observation cohort of patients with post-coronavirus disease 2019 syndrome.

1 Sep 2023

ME/CFS and Long COVID: A closer look at the similarities and differences

While myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID are not the same disease, they appear to have features of overlapping biological and symptomatic presentations.

23 Aug 2023

Research focuses on Long Covid patient's legs turning blue after 10 minutes of standing

An unusual case of a Long Covid patient's legs turning blue after 10 minutes of standing highlights the need for greater awareness of this symptom among people with the condition, according to new research published in the Lancet.

11 Aug 2023

The long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on T cell activation: autoimmune disorders and endothelial cell dysfunction

Authors explored the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on thymus (T) cell activation.

1 Aug 2023

NIAID funds research to better understand Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded five projects for research to better understand Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), which is a collection of symptoms, such as pain, fatigue, and difficulty thinking or "brain fog," which linger following standard treatment for Lyme disease.

21 Jul 2023

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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