BMA Journal: Long COVID – we’ve been here before
BMA Journal: Long COVID – we’ve been here before Read More »
Dr Charles Shepherd says he believes the medical world is now taking post viral fatigue very seriously.
What drugs are being developed for the treatment of ME/CFS?
What drugs are being developed for the treatment of ME/CFS? Read More »
There’s a review of possible new drug therapies for ME/CFS in the journal, ‘Pharmcological Research’.
ME Association slams lack of recognition for ME/CFS in new guideline on Long Covid
ME Association slams lack of recognition for ME/CFS in new guideline on Long Covid Read More »
ME Association slams the absence of ME/CFS references in NICE’s new emergency guideline on Long Covid
The Lancet still doesn’t seem to recognise the surge in post-COVID ME/CFS illness
The Lancet still doesn’t seem to recognise the surge in post-COVID ME/CFS illness Read More »
We take issue with an editorial about the long-term effects of Long COVID in this weekend’s edition of The Lancet.
Forward-ME call for health warning to be put on existing NICE guideline for ME/CFS
Forward-ME call for health warning to be put on existing NICE guideline for ME/CFS Read More »
Influential campaign group calls for graded exercise warning to be put on existing NICE guideline for ME/CFS.
Manx Radio turn up the volume for a specialist ME/CFS service on the Island
Manx Radio turn up the volume for a specialist ME/CFS service on the Island Read More »
Manx Radio supported the campaign for a local ME/CFS service with this easy-to-listen-to podcast.
We demand changes to ‘Observer’ article
We demand changes to ‘Observer’ article Read More »
We challenge some appalling psychobabble that appeared in an article in The Observer (Guardian.com) in an otherwise fairly good piece about ME/CFS.
Evan gets noticed by the media
Evan gets noticed by the media Read More »
In the news herself! Our magazine columnist Ev Francis writes for the Daily Telegraph and is filmed for a short BBC documentary.
ME charity adviser says Scotland lags behind rest of UK in providing help for long Covid patients
“We do know long Covid does not stop at the Scottish border. We need specialist clinics to get diagnostics in place and see if and how we can treat people.” Dr Charles Shepherd.
New ME/CFS Medical Education Initiative Launched in Scotland
New ME/CFS Medical Education Initiative Launched in Scotland Read More »
New medical education initiative launched in Scotland by collaboration of charities including the ME Association and the CMRC Medical Education Group.
Virginia Water Magazine: Why aren’t people getting better from Covid-19? With Dr Charles Shepherd
Dr Charles Shepherd wrote a piece for The Virginia Waters Magazine where he shared his insights into Post-Long Covid-19.
Scottish Government Issue Caution Notice for Graded Exercise Therapy in ME/CFS & Post/Long-Covid
In an announcement that was delayed due to the pandemic, Scotland has now issued a cautionary notice on the use of GET in ME/CFS.
ME Association Statement on the NICE clinical guideline for ME/CFS and the NICE guideline for Post/Long Covid-19
In this statement we explain why we have been working to help people with Post/Long Covid and how these syndromes overlap with ME/CFS.
NICE & SIGN announce latest rapid Covid-19 guideline will address Long Covid
NICE & SIGN announce latest rapid Covid-19 guideline will address Long Covid Read More »
Dr Charles Shepherd comments on the decision in England and Scotland to produce a new guideline on Post/Long-Covid Management.
The ME Association Research Round-up and Central Index Update
The ME Association Research Round-up and Central Index Update Read More »
We have updated the central research index, and this week feature a study that examined proteins in ME/CFS.
‘Thousands of people with covid complications turn to ME Association for support’ | Sky News
“We’ve got this tsunami of people that were previously strong adults who are just not getting better and general practice is just not equipped for these people”. – Dr Shepherd
“I was infected with coronavirus in March, six months on I’m still unwell,”
“I was infected with coronavirus in March, six months on I’m still unwell,” Read More »
Charlie Russell, 27, is one of an estimated 600,000 people with post-Covid illness, a condition that may give an insight into ME – with Dr Charles Shepherd.
Potential research into Long-Covid and ME/CFS at the ME Biobank
Potential research into Long-Covid and ME/CFS at the ME Biobank Read More »
The ME Biobank team with Dr William Weir are hoping to conduct research into Post-Covid and ME/CFS. Please register your interest in taking part.
Paul Garner on long haul covid-19—Don’t try to dominate this virus, accommodate it!
Paul Garner on long haul covid-19—Don’t try to dominate this virus, accommodate it! Read More »
Paul Garner continues his BMJ Blog, explaining his experiences with Long-Covid and calls for appropriate guidance and support.
Medscape: Small-Fiber Polyneuropathy May Underlie Dysautonomia in ME/CFS
Medscape: Small-Fiber Polyneuropathy May Underlie Dysautonomia in ME/CFS Read More »
These potentially important findings were presented by Ryan Whelan from the Simmaron Research Institute at the recent IACFS/ME virtual conference.