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.
Research News
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.
Canada invests $1.4M in biomedical research to improve the quality of life of people living with M.E. | 23 August 2019
It is estimated that more than 580,000 Canadians live with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), formerly known as chronic fatigue syndrome.
Independent researchers determine mitochondrial test is unreliable and should not be used as test in ME/CFS | 09 August 2019
The long-awaited independent assessment of Dr Myhill’s mitochondrial function test was published earlier this week.
MEA Summary Review: The Role of Mitochondria in ME/CFS | 13 July 2019
MEA Summary Review: The Role of Mitochondria in ME/CFS | 13 July 2019 Read More »
This latest review looks at energy production, and the ongoing search for clues as to what might be causing problems in ME/CFS.
ME Research Summary: Something In The Blood by Simon McGrath | 27 April 2019
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.
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.”
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.”
UK ME Biobank: Dr Luis Nacul appointed to new position in Canada | 05 April 2019
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.
MEA Summary Review: Assessing PEM – The characteristic symptom of ME/CFS | 25 March 2019
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.
ME/CFS researcher Dr Cara Tomas explains the results from a new study on energy production and mitochondria | 14 March 2019
Abnormalities in energy production would seem to occur ‘upstream’ of the mitochondria.
MEA Summary Review: Metabolites from ME/CFS implicate ‘Redox’ imbalance | 02 February 2019
Evidence could support the involvement of oxidative stress, inflammation and hypoxia in ME/CFS.
MEA Summary Review: Study suggests brain inflammation in ME/CFS | 15 January 2019
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.
Latest research from the ME/CFS Biobank: Hand Grip Strength as a Clinical Biomarker | 12 November 2018
New research indicates that handgrip strength may be a good diagnostic tool for ME/CFS.
MEA Summary Review: The search for biomarkers in ME/CFS using Raman spectroscopy | 06 September 2018
Charlotte explains the methods and results from this latest research from Dr Morten’s team in Oxford.
The Times: Call for review of ‘flawed’ ME research in Lancet letter | 21 August 2018
The Times: Call for review of ‘flawed’ ME research in Lancet letter | 21 August 2018 Read More »
Update: Prof. Fiona Watt – Executive chairwoman, Medical Research Council – has responded to The Times with an endorsement of the PACE Trial.
MEA Summary Review: ME/CFS and the Biopsychosocial Model – By Dr Keith Geraghty | 29 June 2018
In a guest review, Dr Geraghty summarises his most recent study examining the BPS model in ME/CFS