The picture that hides illness that can make young woman feel like she has run a marathon after two bottles of wine | 18 December 2019
Catherine Allen, 22, was initially told she was just tired like most teenagers until she was diagnosed
2019
America – Study finds differences in energy use by immune cells in ME/CFS | 13 December 2019
Results suggest that glycolysis, a less efficient method of energy production, may be disrupted in ME/CFS.
ME Association November Summary of ME/CFS Published Research | 10 December 2019
ME Association November Summary of ME/CFS Published Research | 10 December 2019 Read More »
We’ve updated the free Research Index and feature 17 research studies from November 2019.
New NICE Guideline on ME/CFS delayed until end 2020| 06 December 2019
New NICE Guideline on ME/CFS delayed until end 2020| 06 December 2019 Read More »
Publication of the new clinical guideline on ME/CFS is delayed until 9th December 2020.
Degrees of distance – Guest Blog by Marion Michell | 05 December 2019
Degrees of distance – Guest Blog by Marion Michell | 05 December 2019 Read More »
When you are sick with M.E. maintaining relationships can be very hard. Marion writes about the challenges we can all face.
ME/CFS Biomedical Partnership PPI Steering Group Update | 02 December 2019
ME/CFS Biomedical Partnership PPI Steering Group Update | 02 December 2019 Read More »
We explain what happened at the recent MRC/NIHR workshop and invite you to complete a survey on research criteria.
MEA Summary Review: Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) in ME/CFS | 02 December 2019
MEA Summary Review: Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) in ME/CFS | 02 December 2019 Read More »
We have updated this research review to include a new study from Finland.
“Get Well Soon” – Guest Blog by Louise Shepherd | 22 November 2019
“Get Well Soon” – Guest Blog by Louise Shepherd | 22 November 2019 Read More »
Such small but powerful words – for right and wrong reasons… When there’s no chance of becoming 100% better, hearing or reading them can really drag you down to the dark places of your mind.
What’s in ME purse? Guest blog by Ev Kendall | 11 November 2019
What’s in ME purse? Guest blog by Ev Kendall | 11 November 2019 Read More »
“I’m for the badge because it alerts everyone to the fact you have an issue whether it be M.E. or possibly another illness that is also invisible.”
MRC/NIHR Workshop: The ME/CFS Biomedical Partnership – Genetics and Biomarkers | 07 November 2019
The MRC will host a workshop to help the CMRC with its major bioresource proposal involving 20,000 samples and data from people with M.E.
ME Association October Summary of ME/CFS Published Research | 06 November 2019
ME Association October Summary of ME/CFS Published Research | 06 November 2019 Read More »
We’ve updated the free central Research Index and feature 16 research studies from October 2019.
We Respond to NICE ‘Suspected Neurological Disorders’ Quality Standard | 25 October 2019
We Respond to NICE ‘Suspected Neurological Disorders’ Quality Standard | 25 October 2019 Read More »
Ewan Dale explains how the MEA has responded to this latest consultation from NICE and we review the controversial clinical guideline.
We’re at the Royal College of GPs conference in Liverpool! | 24 October 2019
We’re at the Royal College of GPs conference in Liverpool! | 24 October 2019 Read More »
The RCGP conference is underway and we’re there with Forward ME. Medical student Emilia Allwright has presented her research based on your responses to a recent survey.
MEA Press Release: Vital new research could lay bare the cause of one of world’s cruellest illnesses | 23 October 2019
“The ME Association is delighted to announce that our Ramsay Research Fund has been able to make three major research grants totalling nearly £200,000.”
MEA Summary Review: Differentiating Medical Uncertainty | 21 October 2019
MEA Summary Review: Differentiating Medical Uncertainty | 21 October 2019 Read More »
We take a closer look at recent research from America that highlights concerns over inappropriate and harmful labelling and advocates for medicine to adopt a more patient-centred approach to care.
Happy To Move For You… helping invisibly ill people access seats on public transport by Ellie Kime | 21 October 2019
Ellie’s badges help people easily get a seat on public transport without needing to negotiate or feel anxious.
Make ME Visible Campaign – Mummying and ME | 16 October 2019
Make ME Visible Campaign – Mummying and ME | 16 October 2019 Read More »
The term “invisible illness” suggests there is nothing to show for it. No clear symptom that Joe Bloggs on the street would see as such.
Telegraph: Most people complaining of Lyme disease are actually suffering from chronic fatigue, say experts | 12 October 2019
Following a SMC briefing, many news-media outlets report on the claim that chronic lyme disease is likely to be CFS.
ME Association September Summary of ME/CFS Published Research | 05 October 2019
ME Association September Summary of ME/CFS Published Research | 05 October 2019 Read More »
We’ve updated the central Research Index and feature 12 ME/CFS research studies from September 2019.
Amended Cochrane Review: ‘Exercise therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome’ | 03 October 2019
The influential Cochrane organisation has published an updated review and issued a statement following concerns expressed by the patient community.