ME Research Summary: Something In The Blood by Simon McGrath | 27 April 2019 Read More »
Four independent groups have now found that a factor in the blood can affect cell metabolism/mitochondria in ME/CFS.
“There is little scientific credibility in the claim that the psycho-behavioural therapies should be primary treatments for this illness.”
We discuss what the new research means and how the Biobank contribution continues to evolve.
“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 Read More »
New evidence from people with ME/CFS yields clues to the etiology of their exercise intolerance and points to potential treatments.
“From my experience of ME/CFS there was no psychological component whatsoever, besides which exercise, if anything, was making me worse not better.”
UK ME Biobank: Dr Luis Nacul appointed to new position in Canada | 05 April 2019 Read More »
Dr Luis Nacul has been appointed as Medical Director of the Complex Chronic Diseases Program in British Columbia.
“The results show clearly that cognitive behavioural therapy and graded exercise therapy are unsuitable treatments or management approaches for ME/CFS.”
Medscape: Rituximab Fails to Improve Symptoms in ME/CFS | 03 April 2019 Read More »
“The lack of clinical effect of B-cell depletion in this trial weakens the case for an important role of B lymphocytes in ME/CFS but does not exclude an immunologic basis.”
Dr Shepherd provides an update on warnings about a particular group of antibiotics and talks about antibiotic use in general.
MEA Summary Review: Assessing PEM – The characteristic symptom of ME/CFS | 25 March 2019 Read More »
Latest research analysis is hoped will lead to a definitive definition and will ultimately provide a validated clinical assessment tool.
Abnormalities in energy production would seem to occur ‘upstream’ of the mitochondria.
“ME/CFS is a serious neurological condition which can be fatal.” Dr Nina Muirhead.
Evidence could support the involvement of oxidative stress, inflammation and hypoxia in ME/CFS.
“This is a national disgrace and needs urgent action.” Carol Monaghan, MP.
MEA Summary Review: Study suggests brain inflammation in ME/CFS | 15 January 2019 Read More »
The latest study from Jarred Younger reports on brain temperature and neuroinflammation in ME/CFS.
Dr Morten gave a fascinating talk in New Zealand which included several surprises.
“This work sheds light on potential mechanisms of immune dysregulation underlying early stages of CFS.”
