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.
15 January, 2024
Petition: Urgent Implementation Of All Recommendations Of The Australian Long COVID Inquiry
At least 1 in 10 infections of COVID-19, lead to Long COVID, a debilitating multi-organ condition which can have devastating impacts on people's lives. Anyone can get Long Covid, including the young, healthy and vaccinated. This petition is calling on Australian Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler MP, to urgently implement all of the recommendations of the Australian Long Covid Inquiry.
15 January, 2024
The Continuing Fight For Long COVID And Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Patients
Billy Hanlon, who has been living with ME/CFS since 2017, spoke with the Amsterdam News in a Q&A about Long COVID, ME/CFS, and ongoing advocacy efforts. He is the director of advocacy and outreach for the Minnesota ME/CFS [Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome] Alliance, a nonprofit in Minnesota aimed at increasing medical education and public education and trying to improve the lives of those who live with ME/CFS, Long COVID, or other infectious associated diseases. The conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.
14 January, 2024
Decoding The Mysteries Of Medically Unexplained Neurologic Diseases
New research may create some respite for sufferers of two medically unexplained fatigue-inducing conditions: myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM).
14 January, 2024
Trip Lee Illness 2024: Unveiling The Man Behind The Music And Overcoming Health Challenges
Behind Christian hip-hop artist Trip Lee’s success lies a deeply personal struggle with chronic health issues. In 2007, at the peak of his burgeoning music career, Lee received a life-altering diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). This debilitating condition left him grappling with extreme fatigue, pain, and various physical limitations, disrupting his musical pursuits and everyday life.
14 January, 2024
After The Post Office Scandal, It’s Time ITV Exposed The ‘Post-Viral Scandal’ Of ME And Long Covid
The ITV1 drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office has caused a flurry of activity around the Horizon IT system scandal. It has also prompted countless people and campaign groups to reach out to the broadcaster – asking it to create a drama on their individual cause. One such scandal has been that of post-viral illness; a topic which would need an entire season on ITV to properly explore.
13 January, 2024
TENS Treatment Improves Pressure Pain Thresholds In Fibromyalgia
Treatment with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for 4 weeks demonstrated improved pressure pain thresholds (PPT) in a cohort of female patients with fibromyalgia who experienced clinically relevant improvements, defined as a ≥30% reduction in self-reported movement-evoked pain (MEP), according to a study published in The Journal of Pain.
13 January, 2024
Lincoln Park IV Ketamine Treatment For Depression & Fibromyalgia Announced
Recent studies featured in The Ochsner Journal show that intravenous ketamine infusions have a statistically measurable outcome in terms of pain relief and analgesia for symptoms of fibromyalgia, helping to reduce or eliminate the severity of symptoms for a majority of study participants.
12 January, 2024
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients Suffer Higher Rates Of Fibromyalgia And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine have uncovered a link between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and somatic disorders, such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
12 January, 2024
Tryp Therapeutics Explores Psilocybin's Potential In New Trials To Treat IBS And Fibromyalgia
ZINGER KEY POINTS:
- First Phase 1 study on IV-infused psilocin TRP-8803 received Australian regulatory approval.
- Two Phase 2 studies will determine the precursor's potential in treating fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome.
12 January, 2024
The Patient Journey Of Fibromyalgia In Latin America
To explore the patient journey of people with fibromyalgia (FM) in Latin American countries in order to identify problems in health care and other areas that may be resolvable.
