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.
06 August, 2024
What Is POTS And Why Is It More Common Now?
Cases of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) have increased since the pandemic. The condition is mostly found in women and can be debilitating, affecting people who were seemingly healthy before. It can be exacerbated by a viral infection like Covid-19 and does not have a cure.
05 August, 2024
Clinical Trial: Cannabis-Infused Tea Mitigates Pain In Patients With Fibromyalgia
The daily consumption of cannabis-infused tea is associated with decreased pain and improved quality of life in fibromyalgia (FM) patients, according to clinical trial data published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
05 August, 2024
FDA Recognizes Fibromyalgia As A 'Serious Condition' And Fast-Tracks New Drug Candidate
When it comes to chronic pain conditions, fibromyalgia is among the most common, afflicting more than ten million people in the United States. Globally, 3-6% of the world's population suffers from this chronic disease that has no cure. While it is more prevalent in women, men and children across every race can also be afflicted with fibromyalgia. With so many people suffering from a disease that brings widespread pain, fatigue and cognitive issues, it's no wonder the market for symptom treatment has seen steady growth over the years and is poised for more. By 2031, the fibromyalgia treatment market is projected to reach $3.86 billion growing at a CAGR of 3.3% between now and then.
04 August, 2024
Hugs Were Too Painful For ME Patient Before She Died, Mother Tells Exeter Inquest
A woman who died with severe ME was desperate for a “loving hug” as she neared the end of life but her hypersensitivity made all touch “excruciatingly painful”, her mother has told a coroner. Giving evidence at the inquest of 27-year-old Maeve Boothby O’Neill, her mother, Sarah Boothby, described her daughter’s efforts to stave off starvation and her desire to live but claimed medical staff did not have the knowledge or resources to help her.
04 August, 2024
Running On Empty
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a somewhat common diagnosis for those that feel tired, no matter how much sleep they get. An expert at OSF HealthCare says there’s no known, specific cause for chronic fatigue syndrome. But it’s associated with other health issues: viral infections like Epstein-Barr, coronavirus and retroviruses; Lyme disease; depression and sleep disruption. Aminat Ogun says the disorder impacts women more than men and is most often seen in ages 30 to 50. She offers some sleep tips.
04 August, 2024
Clinical Characterization Of New-Onset Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain In Long COVID: A Cross-Sectional Study
New-onset chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is one of the common persistent symptoms in Long COVID (LC). This study investigated its clinical characteristics, underlying mechanisms, and impact on function, psychological health, and quality of life.
03 August, 2024
Long COVID Patient's Persistent Struggles Highlight Urgent Need For More Research
A new variant of COVID-19 has recently led to increased rates of infection, with Aspirus reporting a 10% positivity rate. The US Department of Health Services reports hospitalizations have increased in northern Wisconsin by 12% and that over 75% of hospital beds are in use. Any COVID-19 infection can lead to long COVID.
03 August, 2024
Researchers Launch Long COVID Risk Calculator To Encourage Early Treatment
A new online calculator can estimate a person's risk of developing long COVID symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, and shortness of breath. The calculator asks a person's age, sex, medications, infection history, and vaccination status to estimate risks of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, colloquially known as long COVID. It was built by researchers from the University of Queensland, Flinders University, University of Sydney, Queensland University of Technology, and the Immunisation Coalition.
03 August, 2024
Maeve Boothby O'Neill Inquest: Doctor Had 'Never Seen' ME Patient With Such Severe Symptoms
The parents of a woman from Exeter who died from ME have questioned why she wasn't kept in hospital after she was admitted with severe symptoms.
02 August, 2024
Cyclophosphamide May Be An Effective Treatment For Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
Six-year follow-up data reveal that ME/CFS patients treated with cyclophosphamide reported greater and more lasting improvements than those treated with rituximab or placebo.
