Advertising Standards Authority ruling on ME Association complaint re Kathy Kent and the Lightning Process | 15 November 2017
Background: When the SMILE trial results were published, the ME […]
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We hear from Cara Tomas about her recent study on cellular bioenergetic deficiencies in ME/CFS | 13 November 2017
Cara Tomas is a PhD student working with Professor Julia Newton at the Institute of Cellular Medicine, and her research was featured in the New Scientist last week.
Research: Exercise–induced changes in cerebrospinal fluid miRNAs in Gulf War Illness, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and sedentary control subjects | 11 November 2017
The changes in brain chemistry — observed in levels of miRNAs that turn protein production on or off — were seen 24 hours after riding a stationary bike for 25 minutes.
MEA Fundraising Feature: Completing a pilgrimage to the ‘edge of the world’ | 10 November 2017
Over 65 days, Sophie Breese and her partner walked the Camino de Santiago from her home in France to Fisterra in North west Spain. A total of 1,376km!
“Our findings validate their symptoms — that their illness is real and has a biological basis.” Professor Jose Montoya | 09 November 2017
This was a blog written by Ruthann Richter and
MEA Fundraising Feature: Alison and Joy – Running for M.E. in the Leeds Abbey Dash | 07 November 2017
Last weekend, two very special ladies donned the iconic purple ME Association, ‘It’s Real It’s Physical’, t-shirts to embark on the Leeds Abbey Dash for M.E.
UK ME/CFS Biobank: The importance of patient involvement | 06 November 2017
UK ME/CFS Biobank: The importance of patient involvement | 06 November 2017 Read More »
Published in the Journal Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health & Behaviour,
New Scientist: Blood cells in chronic fatigue syndrome are drained of energy | 04 November 2017
This article appeared in the New Scientist on November
The Screw M.E. Market auction begins on Sunday 5th November at 12.30pm! | 03 November 2017
Quite an alarming title. But if you’ve lived with or around M.E. you will surely have felt like shouting it, or something similar, at one time or another – perhaps at the top of your voice, regardless of who could hear you, or what they might think.
BBC Breakfast with Jennifer Brea and Dr Charles Shepherd | 02 November 2017
BBC Breakfast with Jennifer Brea and Dr Charles Shepherd | 02 November 2017 Read More »
Last Saturday saw Jennifer Brea and Dr Charles Shepherd
MEA Summary Review: Rethinking Childhood Adversity in ME/CFS | 30 October 2017
MEA Summary Review: Rethinking Childhood Adversity in ME/CFS | 30 October 2017 Read More »
We recently posted the conclusion of a new study
ME Association review of Unrest in Parliament: “I cannot recall a parliamentary meeting where we have had so much genuine interest in ME/CFS” | 26 October 2017
By Dr Charles Shepherd, Hon Medical Adviser to the
ME Association petition has been sent to Sir Andrew Dillon at NICE: M.E. is not a functional disorder | 23 October 2017
We wrote to Sir Andrew Dillon last Friday, with a covering letter (below) and enclosed the final petition – supported by 13,593 people.
The ME Association and Shella Films present: A very special lunchtime reception and exclusive screening of Unrest for MPs and honoured guests | 23 October 2017
Tomorrow (24th October) will see a very special lunchtime
MEA Summary Review: Grey and white matter differences in chronic fatigue syndrome | 19 October 2017
A recent study reported differences in brain structure in
MEA Review: The SMILE trial – a lesson in how not to conduct clinical trials in people with ME/CFS | 12 October 2017
The SMILE trial was an attempt to determine the efficacy
MEA Fundraising Feature: “Who knew that raising funds for such a great cause could be so uplifting?” | 11 October 2017
By Helen Hyland, Fundraising Manager, ME Association. “I am
The Flu and M.E. – all you need to know about the 2017/18 flu vaccine | 04 October 2017
The Flu and M.E. – all you need to know about the 2017/18 flu vaccine | 04 October 2017 Read More »
As there is no simple answer as to whether you should have a flu vaccine if you have ME/CFS, we want to give you all the information we can to help you make an informed choice.
‘People are obsessed with ModCloth’s latest Instagram featuring a model in a wheelchair’ | 04 October 2017
From Yahoo Lifestyle, 02 October 2017. With one photo,