In the News
Keep up to date with the latest news articles from around the world.
Articles represent the views of their authors and not ME/CFS SA. Always seek advice from a registered health practitioner before changing your care plan.
23 February, 2024
Future Australian Centre For Disease Control To Tackle Recommendation On Long COVID-19 Data Collection
The federal government has confirmed some data-related activities will fall within the scope of the forthcoming Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC).
22 February, 2024
People With Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Have An “Exhausted” Immune System
A long-awaited study of people with ME/CFS revealed differences in their immune and nervous system. The findings may offer clues about long COVID.
22 February, 2024
Steph Kelly's Resilient Journey: Chronic Illness To Advocacy On TikTok
After a life-altering car accident, Steph Kelly bravely shares her journey with chronic illness on TikTok, becoming a source of hope and education for over 350,000 followers. Learn about her challenges, resilience, and advocacy for those living with ME/CFS.
22 February, 2024
Long COVID: More Than 1 In 4 Floridians With COVID Developed Lasting Symptoms, Survey Says
More than 1 out of every 4 people in Florida who reported a positive COVID test developed lasting COVID symptoms, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
21 February, 2024
Tonix Drug Shown To Relieve Pain In Fibromyalgia Without Risk Of Addiction
People who are suffering from fibromyalgia pain but don't want to risk addiction to an opioid are closer to a new option for treatment.
21 February, 2024
MedUni Vienna Scientists Identify Possible Biomarkers For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Up to 80,000 people in Austria are estimated to suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME/CFS or myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. The number of ME/CFS patients is expected to rise drastically due to long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, research in the field has neither identified mechanisms of disease onset nor causal treatment approaches. Scientists at MedUni Vienna have now identified possible biomarkers that could improve the diagnosis and treatment of long-lasting and debilitating fatigue. The study has recently been published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
20 February, 2024
Study: COVID-19 Associated With Quadrupled Risk Of Chronic Fatigue
COVID-19 is associated with quadruple the risk of developing chronic fatigue, according to researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and University of Washington.
20 February, 2024
UT Researchers Contribute To Knowledge On Long COVID
University of Texas researchers recently analyzed the symptoms of long COVID and discovered a blood marker that differs in patients with fibromyalgia in comparison to long COVID, helping researchers contrast the two conditions.
19 February, 2024
Tonix Signs On Rho To Support NDA Submission For Fibromyalgia Drug
Tonix Pharmaceuticals has tapped CRO Rho to support the New Jersey-based biotech’s plans to submit a new drug application (NDA) for its drug designed to manage fibromyalgia. The deal follows the December release of phase 3 study results assessing Tonmya, a sublingual tablet formulation of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride. In the study, the drug reduced daily pain compared to placebo in participants with fibromyalgia, a result that was statistically significant.
19 February, 2024
Urgent Call For Action: Severe ME Patients In The UK Suffer From Neglect And Mistreatment
Severe ME patients in the UK face accusations of neglect and mistreatment by the National Health Service, despite recent improvements in guidelines. Organizations call for specific protocols to address this crisis, as one-quarter of patients are severely afflicted and bedridden.
