Research Summary – Are people with ME/CFS at higher risk of complications from COVID infection?
The SARS-CoV-2 receptor angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic […]
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Research Summary – Passive transfer of fibromyalgia symptoms from patients to mice – July 2021
A recent publication by Goebel et al. with research carried
Announcing The Howes Goudsmit Prize for Severe ME Research
Announcing The Howes Goudsmit Prize for Severe ME Research Read More »
The ME Association is pleased to announce the establishment of
MEA Research Review: Altered Endothelial Function in ME/CFS Blood Plasma
MEA Research Review: Altered Endothelial Function in ME/CFS Blood Plasma Read More »
A recent publication by Blauensteiner et al. based in Austria
Research: Medical School Education on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis by Dr Nina Muirhead
Research: Medical School Education on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis by Dr Nina Muirhead Read More »
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex multi-system disease with a significant impact on the quality of life of patients and their families, yet the majority of ME/CFS patients go unrecognised or undiagnosed.
Research: Long Covid can affect children & young people as well as adults
Research: Long Covid can affect children & young people as well as adults Read More »
There is now growing evidence that Long covid can affect
A meeting of minds in Southampton forged a powerful new partnership in M.E. research
A meeting of minds in Southampton forged a powerful new partnership in M.E. research Read More »
A powerful Southampton connection is helping to lead the future
ME Association Research: Study investigating physiological changes at home – Now Recruiting!
A new research study examining the feasibility of measuring various
Research: Life-Threatening Malnutrition in Very Severe ME/CFS
Research: Life-Threatening Malnutrition in Very Severe ME/CFS Read More »
By Helen Baxter, Nigel Speight, William Weir Abstract Very severe
Guardian: The NHS must learn from its mistakes with other post-viral conditions such as ME/CFS – more research is vital
George Monbiot spoke with Dr Charles Shepherd before publishing a very good article about the lessons that should be learnt from ME/CFS for those now suffering from Post or Long-Covid.
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.
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.
Help Advance M.E. Research with an Application to the JLA Priority Setting Partnership
Help Advance M.E. Research with an Application to the JLA Priority Setting Partnership Read More »
Recruitment is now open and will run until 5.00pm on Monday 20 July. Join us and be part of something special!
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: MEPs call for more funds for research into complex illness | 19 June 2020
“By adopting this resolution, Parliament gives voice to patients’ concerns and supports their legitimate requests for greater awareness and funding for research.”
Scientists call for more European research into ME/CFS | European ME Coalition statement | 10 June 2020
14,000 people have signed this petition to the European Parliament demanding ME/CFS research.
ME Association Research: New study to measure physiological changes in daily activity in people with ME | 12 May 2020
This exciting study will examine the physiology of M.E. and is led by researchers from Leicester, Oxford and Manchester Universities and Physios 4 M.E.
MEA Summary Review: Is mystery factor in plasma causing viral immunity in ME/CFS? | 06 May 2020
“This provides an explanation for the common observation that ME/CFS patients often report a sharp decrease in the number of colds and other viral infections they experience…”
MEA Summary Review: Assessing diagnostic value of microRNAs from PMBC’s and EV’s in ME/CFS | 11 February 2020
People with severe M.E. demonstrate low levels of Creatine Phosphokinase in study using samples from ME Biobank.
The ME Association to Fund Six Student Bursaries for the March 2020 CMRC Research Conference in Bristol | 31 January 2020
Tickets are now available for the research conference and the MEA is offering student bursaries to encourage student attendance.
MEA Website Survey: Why are we asking about genetics research into ME/CFS? | 06 January 2020
In this month’s survey we are hoping you will support the proposed major study on genetics.