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06 February, 2025

Novel Brain SPECT Imaging Unravels Abnormal Cerebral Perfusion In Patients With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome And Cognitive Dysfunction

Cognitive dysfunction is frequently reported in individuals with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), possibly resulting from reduced cerebral blood flow (CBF). We used brain SPECT, an accessible imaging modality that has not been systematically evaluated in this patient group.

05 February, 2025

Five Years Later: Long COVID’s Lasting Impact On The Brain

Researchers are still unpacking how SARS-CoV-2 affects brain function and its lasting impact on cognitive health.

05 February, 2025

“Really Pissed Off”: Cochrane Receives Backlash From Advocates And Experts After Abandoning ME/CFS Review

For decades, Cochrane — formerly called the Cochrane Collaboration — has been known internationally for its systematic reviews of medical treatments and interventions. Now the U.K.-based charity is under fire for its clumsy handling of a thorny issue: the status of a flawed 2019 review of exercise therapy for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

05 February, 2025

‘Paint For A Purpose’ Supports Lupus & Fibromyalgia Awareness

“Social Butterflies” are spreading their wings for a cause. The Social Butterflies Foundation invites the community to a fun-filled night of awareness and philanthropy on Feb. 28. The event, titled “Paint for a Purpose,” aims to raise awareness and support for those battling lupus and fibromyalgia.

04 February, 2025

Mediating Effects Of Stress On Fibromyalgia Syndrome Development

The following is a summary of “Early-life adversity as a predictor of fibromyalgia syndrome: the central role of perceived stress over endocrine stress indicators,” published in the January 2025 issue of Pain by Beiner et al.

04 February, 2025

Stuart Murdoch’s Mostly True Novel About His Chronic Illness Dazzles With Indie Charm

A review of Nobody's Empire, the debut novel by Scottish musician and ME/CFS sufferer Stuart Murdoch.

04 February, 2025

Cochrane Cancels Chronic Fatigue Review Five Years In - Medical Republic

The anticipated update to recommendations around graded exercise therapy for people with chronic fatigue syndrome was abruptly canned in December.

03 February, 2025

NHS Wales “Failing To Meet The Needs Of Patients” Living With Chronic Conditions, New Report Finds

The NHS in Wales is “failing to meet the needs” of patients living with chronic conditions. That is the view of the Senedd’s Health and Social Care Committee, which has released a report highlighting the challenges that people with longstanding illnesses face with the NHS.

03 February, 2025

Long Covid – More To Offer Than Coping Strategies?

Clinical Psychologist Dr Jake Hollis with a personal and professional take on Psychologists’ role.

03 February, 2025

Women 31 Percent More Likely To Get Long COVID Than Men, Study Finds

Not only are women more vulnerable to long COVID than men, they tend to develop different symptoms.

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