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.
12 December, 2024
A Half-Century Of Dedication: DePaul University Celebrates Leonard “Lenny” Jason
Dr Leonard Jason's groundbreaking work on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) laid the scientific foundation for understanding the condition, leading to his role as chair of the U.S. Research Committee of the ME/CFS Advisory Committee of the federal government.
12 December, 2024
Many Long COVID Patients Adjust To Slim Recovery Odds As World Moves On
Recent scientific studies shed new light on the experience of millions of patients like Wachuka Gichohi. They suggest the longer someone is sick, the lower their chances of making a full recovery. The best window for recovery is in the first six months after getting COVID-19, with better odds for people whose initial illness was less severe, as well as those who are vaccinated, researchers in the United Kingdom and the United States found. People whose symptoms last between six months and two years are less likely to fully recover.
11 December, 2024
Abliva Announces Publication Of Results From Phase 1a/b Study Of KL1333 In The Scientific Journal Brain (MFN)
Abliva AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: ABLI) a clinical-stage company developing medicines for the treatment of rare and severe primary mitochondrial disease, today announced that the Phase 1a/b study with KL1333 in healthy volunteers and patients has been published in the prestigious scientific journal Brain.
11 December, 2024
A Healthy Diet Helps The Weighty Battle With Chronic Pain
New research from the University of South Australia shows that adopting a healthy diet can reduce the severity of chronic pain, presenting an easy and accessible way for sufferers to better manage their condition.
10 December, 2024
Mitochondrial Function In Patients Affected With Fibromyalgia Syndrome Is Impaired And Correlates With Disease Severity
Research published in the medical journal Scientific Reports.
10 December, 2024
ITV Lorraine's Dr Amir Khan Offers Thanks As He Shares Health Update With Fans
Dr Amir Khan has thanked fans for their support after he revealed he had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, as he reshared a video where he discussed the condition.
09 December, 2024
#MEAction Scotland Volunteers In Scottish Parliament
Volunteers from #MEAction Scotland and Long Covid Scotland talked to over 60 MSPs (Members of the Scottish Parliament) at an Information Stall in the Scottish Parliament from 5th-7th November. Ben Macpherson MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith sponsored the stall on behalf of #MEAction Scotland as we aimed to make MSPs aware of the desperate need for support for people with ME, including thousands with Long Covid who have ME-like symptoms.
09 December, 2024
Unveiling The Role Of Human PER3 Gene Polymorphism (rs57875989) As A Potential Risk Factor In Fibromyalgia Syndrome Patients
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) presents a chronic pain condition affecting muscles and joints. Investigating circadian rhythms' disruption, integral to physiological responses, this study delves into the potential impact of PER3 CLOCK gene polymorphism (rs57875989) on FMS pathogenesis.
09 December, 2024
Clinical Remission After Therapeutic Apheresis In A Patient Suffering From Long Term Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): A Case Report
Research published in the International Medical Case Reports Journal.
08 December, 2024
BBC Morning Live Doctor Says One Thing's 'Really Difficult' Amid Long Covid Study
Dr Oscar Duke has spoken on BBC Morning Live about the effects of Long Covid and potential treatments, following a major new study published last week.
