John Martin has written 3 children’s books and Just for ME is his first novel. His daughter has suffered from M.E. for 26 years and was his inspiration.
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ME Association April Summary of ME/CFS Published Research | 01 May 2019
We’ve updated our central Research Index and feature 15 ME/CFS research studies from April 2019.
MEA Website Survey: What does ME Awareness Week mean to you? | 01 May 2019
What does this special week mean to you? What issues do you believe should be the focus of ME Awareness Week?
Fundraising: Art Auction: Invisible – A New Look At M.E. by Anne Nicholls | 01 May 2019
“My M.E. pictures reflect the experience of so many of us. I want us to be visible. Don’t you?”
Stanford: Biomarker for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Identified? | 30 April 2019
“We clearly see a difference in the way healthy and chronic fatigue syndrome immune cells process stress.” Dr Ron Davis.
ME Research Summary: Something In The Blood by Simon McGrath | 27 April 2019
Four independent groups have now found that a factor in the blood can affect cell metabolism/mitochondria in ME/CFS.
MEA Summary Review: A Critique of the CBT Model in ME/CFS by Dr Keith Geraghty | 27 April 2019
“There is little scientific credibility in the claim that the psycho-behavioural therapies should be primary treatments for this illness.”
Why ME Awareness Week Is An Ideal Time To Fundraise | 26 April 2019
“If fundraising has been sitting in the back of your mind lately, now’s the time to give it a go.”
Teen housebound by ME fined by school for being ‘truant’ – now benefits assessor says she’s not in enough pain | 26 April 2019
“Having to battle all the time to be believed takes its toll.”
Fundraising Feature: Karen and Alex’s Angels Kiltwalk for M.E. | 25 April 2019
We are proud to announce our first team of people walking to raise funds in Scotland’s Kiltwalk!
Fundraising Feature: Look who’s wearing Jonathan’s ReMEmber T-shirt! | 23 April 2019
A new ME-themed clothing and bag-range available to purchase online.
Fundraising Feature: The Karmann Ghia Owners Club New Charity Partner | 23 April 2019
We are thrilled to announce The Karmann Ghia Owners Club (GB) as our first ever Charity Partner.
ME is REAL! Why ME Awareness Week matters more than ever… | 18 April 2019
It doesn’t matter what you do, just so long as you do something. Anything. Let’s make this the biggest and best ME Awareness Week yet!
MEA Summary Review: UK ME Biobank – MAIT Cells are Increased in Severe ME/CFS | 16 April 2019
We discuss what the new research means and how the Biobank contribution continues to evolve.
ME Biobank Research: Evidence of Clinical Pathology Abnormalities in People with ME/CFS | 12 April 2019
“This is the first report that serum CK concentrations are markedly reduced in severe ME/CFS.”
Medscape: New Findings Elucidate Potentially Treatable Aspects of ME/CFS | 11 April 2019
New evidence from people with ME/CFS yields clues to the etiology of their exercise intolerance and points to potential treatments.
Royal College of Physicians: Do you really believe in ME? Dr Nina Muirhead | 10 April 2019
“From my experience of ME/CFS there was no psychological component whatsoever, besides which exercise, if anything, was making me worse not better.”
ME Awareness Week 2019 – How will you Go Blue 4 M.E? | 09 April 2019
How are your plans for ME Awareness Week coming along? It’s not far off now – Monday 6th to Sunday 12th May.
New Leaflet from the ME Association: Cognitive Dysfunction also known as ‘Brain Fog’ | 04 April 2019
We have just published a new leaflet examining this all too common and often debilitating symptom of ME/CFS.
UK ME Biobank: Dr Luis Nacul appointed to new position in Canada | 05 April 2019
Dr Luis Nacul has been appointed as Medical Director of the Complex Chronic Diseases Program in British Columbia.
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