What we know about ME/CFS and Long Covid
ME/CFS is a multi-systemic illness meaning it affects multiple systems in the body
This can include the immune, nervous, endocrine, and metabolic systems. The exact cause is unknown, therefore there is ongoing medical debate regarding the underlying causes. Long Covid has several important clinical and pathological overlaps with ME/CFS.
For more information
The ME Association has a wealth of literature on ME/CFS and Long Covid including a booklet called “What you need to know about ME/CFS”:
Research Reviews
The ME Association also publishes free research reviews summarising biomedical studies on ME/CFS and Long Covid, written by Dr Katrina Pears and Charlotte Stephens. These accessible write-ups designed to inform patients and professionals, highlight major findings, clinical relevance, and emerging trends, often featuring updates from the MEA Ramsay Research Fund and insights from researchers we've interviewed or collaborated with.
We hear from Cara Tomas about her recent study on cellular bioenergetic deficiencies in ME/CFS | 13 November 2017
Trends in Neurosciences: Cognitive dysfunction/brain fog in various medical conditions – including ME/CFS and Long Covid
Research: Randomised Controlled Trial of Oxaloacetate for Improving Fatigue in ME/CFS
Research: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is clear to see in the blood
Research Summary – A map of metabolic phenotypes in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome – August 2021
Research Summary – Passive transfer of fibromyalgia symptoms from patients to mice – July 2021
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