Research Review: Reactivation of human herpesviruses and their role in ME/CFS and Long Covid
By Dr Katrina Pears 20 January 2023 To read the […]
Research Reviews
New study confirming endothelial dysfunction in ME/CFS
New study confirming endothelial dysfunction in ME/CFS Read More »
Back in June 2021 we reported on a study by
Research Review – What are the current treatments being trialled for Long COVID?
Research Review – What are the current treatments being trialled for Long COVID? Read More »
This research summary reviews what we currently know about the treatments which are being investigated for Long Covid.
Expert View: The pathology of central fatigue in neurological disorders by Dr Abhijit Chaudhuri
In this Expert View, Dr Abhijit Chaudhuri discusses central fatigue
Research Summary – A map of metabolic phenotypes in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome – August 2021
A recent publication by Hoel et al. who carried out
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
Research Summary – Passive transfer of fibromyalgia symptoms from patients to mice – July 2021
A recent publication by Goebel et al. with research carried
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.