International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine 2012;5(3):208-220 Full text available HERE. Mitochondrial dysfunction and the pathophysiology of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ (ME/CFS) Norman E Booth(1), Sarah Myhill(2), John McLaren-Howard(3) …
Research | Mitochondrial dysfunction and the pathophysiology of ME/CFS | 30 June 2012 Read More »
From Guardian Society on Facebook, 29 June 2012 Two people apply for review on grounds that the current system discriminates against people with mental health problems A high court judge …
This is an extract from the BMA reports from its Annual Representative Meeting held this week. The computer-based system being used to determine whether people receiving incapacity benefit are fit …
Scrap work capability assessment, doctors demand | BMA website | 29 June 2012 Read More »
J Clin Psychol. 2012 Jun 29. doi: 10.1002/jclp.21880. [Epub ahead of print] Understanding Long-Term Outcomes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Brown MM, Bell DS, Jason LA, Christos C, Bell DE. DePaul …
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In 2005, Jill Anderson went on trial for the manslaughter of her husband Paul who had been suffering for years with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with complications. In the past Paul …
Jill’s story – ‘I let my husband die’ | BBC R4 ‘Woman’s Hour’ | 26 June 2012 Read More »
From Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 22 June 2012. (Full text behind a paywall) Biomarkers for Chronic Fatigue Nancy G Klimas (a,d). Gordon Broderick (b), Mary Ann Fletcher (a,c) a) Miami …
Research, literature review | Biomarkers for Chronic Fatigue | 22 June 2012 Read More »
WRITTEN QUESTION The Countess of Mar tabled a question asking why mitochondrial function testing is not generally available through the National Health Service. In an written answer supplied on 25 …
Parliamentary Question | mitochondrial function testing on the NHS | 25 June 2012 Read More »
Metab Brain Dis. 2012 Jun 21. [Epub ahead of print] A neuro-immune model of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic fatigue syndrome. Morris G, Maes M. Tir Na Nog, Pembrey, Llanelli, UK. Abstract This …
From Guardian.co.uk, 20 June 2012 (story by John Domokos and Patrick Butler). Senior jobcentre executives have warned staff of the risk of benefit claimants attempting suicide as controversial changes to …
Tributes to the memory of Dr Betty Dowsett have begun to flood the internet after news spread today of her death a week ago on June 14. Dr Dowsett, who …
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From Science Magazine, 13 June 2012, story by ScienceInsider columnist Jon Cohen. Judy Mikovits, who faced a series of professional and legal woes after publishing a study in Science more …
WRITTEN QUESTION The Countess of Mar, chairman of the Forward ME group of national M.E. charities and support groups, tabled a question that asked the Government what effect the Local …
Parliamentary Question | Management of ATOS work capability assessments | 11 June 2012 Read More »
WRITTEN QUESTION Sir Bob Russell, Liberal Democrat MP for Colchester, tabled a question that asked the Health Secretary if he would publish the outcome of the National Institute for Clinical …
From the Leicester Mercury, 11 June 2012. Life has been a constant battle for mother of two Shara McDonald. Some mornings she is so exhausted she can hardly move from …
The Disability Law Service is inviting self-referrals from people with ME/CFS who are experiencing discrimination at work because of their health or in the supply of goods and services. Phone …
From Intermid co.uk, June 2012 (article protected by a paywall). Perinatal perspectives on chronic fatigue syndrome Yvonne Christley, Caroline J Hollins Martin, Colin R Martin British Journal of Midwifery 20(6): …
From The Guardian, 9 June 2012 (story by Hannah Booth). Paul Anderson wanted to die. He’d been chronically ill for many years and had tried to take his own life …
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A service of thanksgiving for the life of Betty Hughes MBE, president of Worcestershire ME Group, will be held in Pershore Abbey next Tuesday (June 12) at 2pm. Mrs Hughes, …
