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.
03 February, 2024
Research Alert: Two New Studies By UT Experts Unveil Key Insights Into Long COVID
Approximately 10% of those infected by COVID-19 may suffer from Long COVID, say researchers.
02 February, 2024
Addressing Unmet Needs In Fibromyalgia Care, With Lora Black, PhD
Lora Black, PhD, sheds light on the importance of patient-centered education and comprehensive care in fibromyalgia.
02 February, 2024
Tracking What Changes In Our Body With Long Covid
An international team of scientists has found distinct changes in the blood of people with long Covid, suggesting a potential strategy to diagnose and perhaps treat a mysterious condition that takes many forms.
02 February, 2024
Law Firm Set To Hold Charity Quiz In Shrewsbury
UK law firm Lanyon Bowdler will be hosting the event at the Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery in The Square on Thursday, April 18 and teams of four are being urged to sign up now to take part. The evening gets under way at 6.30pm with a 7pm quiz start time, and will also feature a raffle and live music. Money raised on the night will go to two charities – Y Bont and the Shropshire ME Group.
01 February, 2024
Better Homes And Gardens Host Johanna Griggs Reveals Debilitating Health Battle
Better Homes and Gardens host Johanna Griggs revealed on Monday she suffered a debilitating health struggle with chronic fatigue syndrome when she was 17. The TV personality, 50, said the condition almost derailed her swimming career after she won her first Commonwealth Games medal in 1990.
01 February, 2024
Effects Of Traditional Chinese Exercise Therapy On Pain Scores, Sleep Quality, And Anxiety-Depression Symptoms In Fibromyalgia Patients: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis.
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercise therapy in alleviating pain, improving sleep quality, and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression among fibromyalgia patients.
01 February, 2024
Diet And Lifestyle Modifications For Fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex, widespread pain disorder characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, sleep deprivation, mental fog, mood swings, and headaches. Currently, there are only three FDA-approved medications for FM patients: duloxetine, milnacipran, and pregabalin, with outcomes frequently being inadequate. This research team aims to investigate the effects of diet and lifestyle modifications on FM, with emphasis on anti-inflammatory diet, antioxidants, and gluten-free diets, as well as supplementation with Magnesium, CQ10, and Vitamin D, microbiome, sleep, exercise, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
31 January, 2024
Dispute Over Norwegian ME Study: What Does It Actually Show?
For five years, researchers have investigated how ME patients experience Norwegian public health services. The study has received a lot of attention and has been discussed in the Norwegian Parliament. But the study also has its critics.
31 January, 2024
Impact Of Pre-Existing Mental Health Diagnoses On Development Of Post-COVID And Related Symptoms: A Claims Data-Based Cohort Study
This study aimed to examine the association of prior mental health diagnoses with the onset of Post-COVID-19 condition (PCC). We conducted a retrospective comparative cohort study and secondary analysis of routinely collected claims data from participants in statutory health insurance in Bavaria, Germany, from January 2015 to June 2022. Study participants were 619,560 patients with confirmed COVID-19, 42,969 with other respiratory tract infection (ORI), and 438,023 controls.
31 January, 2024
I Was Young And Fit, And Suddenly Too Exhausted To Get Out Of Bed
Years after my first attack and numerous frustrating doctors’ appointments, my husband finally pointed us to a diagnosis.
