Study finds differences in energy use by immune cells in ME/CFS
NIH-funded research suggests changes in the immune system in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - December 12, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Study finds differences in energy use by immune cells in ME/CFS
(NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation suggest that specific immune T cells from people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) show disruptions in the way they produce energy. The research was supported by the National Institutes of Health. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - December 12, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Intimate partner violence and the risk of developing fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome - Chandan JS, Thomas T, Raza K, Bradbury-Jones C, Taylor J, Bandyopadhyay S, Nirantharakumar K.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global public health issue with a variety of ill health consequences associated with exposure. Due to the stimulation of chronic stress and inflammatory pathways, childhood abuse has been associated with the subsequent ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 10, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
How demands and resources impact chronic fatigue in the maritime industry. The mediating effect of acute fatigue, sleep quality and recovery - Andrei DM, Griffin MA, Grech M, Neal A.
The aim of the present study was to examine how different work demands and resources characteristic to the maritime industry are related to chronic fatigue in seafarers. Moreover, we investigated the role of different fatigue related processes, such as acu... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 26, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
fMRI differentiates Gulf War illness from chronic fatigue
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fMRI finds 2 forms of Gulf War illness (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - October 24, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
After long-awaited recognition, research begins in earnest around chronic fatigue
A network of Canadian scientists is trying to make up for lost time in their search for a standard diagnostic test and treatment for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. About 580,000 Canadians live with the disease, yet there has been little research into CFS/ME until recently. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - October 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
After long-awaited recognition, serious research begins on chronic fatigue syndrome
A network of Canadian scientists is trying to make up for lost time in their search for a standard diagnostic test and treatment for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. About 580,000 Canadians live with the disease, yet there has been little research into ME/CFS until recently. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - October 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
Long-term Lyme disease 'actually chronic fatigue syndrome'
Most people who think they have chronic Lyme disease are more likely to have chronic fatigue syndrome, say experts. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - October 10, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Publication of Cochrane Review: ‘Exercise therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome’
Today, Cochrane publishes an amended version of the Review,' Exercise therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome. ’ In the last nine months, this Cochrane Review has been modified by the review ’s authors and evaluated by independent peer reviewers and editors. It now places more emphasis on the limited applicability of the evidence to definitions of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) used in the included studies, the long-term effects of exercise on symptoms of fatigue, and acknowledges the limitations of the evidence about harms that may occur.Cochrane ’s Editor-in-Chief, Dr Karla Soares-Weiser, ...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - September 30, 2019 Category: Information Technology Authors: Katie Abbotts Source Type: news
Comprehensive guidance on tinnitus treatment hampered by lack of evidence
Further research, particularly on neuromodulation therapies, needed says NICE Related items fromOnMedica NHS must hold CCGs accountable for poor diabetes care Include nurse-led CBT in routine COPD clinical care pathways Trial launched to test online treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome Follow clinical guidance to measure BP in both arms NICE guidance delays hinder good diabetes care (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 19, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Montreal researcher leads nationwide effort to take on myalgic encephalomyelitis
Myalgic encephalomyelitis, formerly known as chronic fatigue syndrome, affects about 72,000 Quebec residents and some 600,000 nationwide. A $1.4-million federal grant will be used to form a network of doctors, researchers and patients. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - August 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Montreal Source Type: news
Effects of acupuncture on chronic stress-induced depression-like behavior and its central neural mechanism - Lee MJ, Ryu JS, Won SK, Namgung U, Jung J, Lee SM, Park JY.
Depression is a serious psychiatric disorder with an enormous socioeconomic burden, and it is commonly comorbid with pain, chronic fatigue, or other inflammatory diseases. Recent studies have shown that acupuncture is an effective therapeutic method for re... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 25, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Trump Executive Order Gives Hope To Patients Waiting For Kidney Transplant
GRAFTON (CBS) – President Donald Trump singed an executive order Wednesday, revamping the whole approach to treating kidney disease in this country. And a 19-year-old from Grafton is among the 30 million Americans who could benefit.
“I just try to keep busy,” said Samantha Cleveland, “so I don’t focus on why I feel so terrible.”
Samantha still battles through chronic fatigue to ride her horse, but is well aware that thousands of people die every year waiting for a kidney.
“I try not to think about it,” she said, “because right now I’m doing OK.”
Samantha Cleveland (WBZ-TV)
But after losing one kid...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - July 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated Local Donald Trump Grafton News Ken MacLeod kidney donor Source Type: news
Blood test may detect myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
Researchers developed a blood test that, in a pilot study, accurately identified people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - May 13, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Work-rest pattern, alertness and performance assessment among naval personnel deployed at sea: a cross sectional study - Jaipurkar R, Mahapatra SS, Bobdey S, Banerji C.
BACKGROUND: The combat naval vessels require continuous operational preparedness for guarding the vast coastline. Sailors onboard these ships are at risk for sleep deprivation. Sailors may be vulnerable to chronic fatigue; and decreased performance, vigila... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 10, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
