Chronic fatigue syndrome and human retrovirus XMRV
(Source: BMJ Online First)...
POSTED 03/05/2010 at 05:49 AM --
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The hidden cost of chronic fatigue to patients and their families
Conclusions:
The economic costs generated by chronic fatigue are high and mostly borne by patients and their families. Enquiry about the functional consequences of fatigue on the social and occupational lives of patients may help doctors understand the impact of fatigue, and make patients feel better understood. (Source: BMC Health Services Research)...
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Severity of symptom flare after moderate exercise is linked to cytokine activity in chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients often report symptom flare (SF) for >24 h after moderate exercise (post-ex). We hypothesized that SF is linked to increases in circulating cytokines and CD40 Ligand (CD40L). In 19 CFS patients and 17 controls, mental and physical fatigue and pain symptom ratings were obtained together with serum for 11 cytokines and CD40L before and at 0.5, 8, 24, and 48 h post-ex. Before exercise, CFS had lower CD40L (p (Source: Psychophysiology)...
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Science, chronic fatigue syndrome, and me
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POSTED 03/03/2010 at 10:51 AM --
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A Retrospective Review of the Sleep Characteristics in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
This study characterizes findings on sleep testing and Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) markers in a group of patients with fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). One hundred eighteen patients seen in a general neurology practice over 5 years meeting standard clinical criteria for FM or CFS were analyzed retrospectively. Cases of untreated sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome were excluded prior to inclusion in this study. Ninety-two patients had multiple sleep latency testing (MSLT). Seventy-three (80%) were abnormal by standard criteria. Of 57 females having positive MSLTs, 22 (39%) had one or more periods of sleep onset rapid eye movement (SOREM), and 5 of 16 (31%) males with positive MSLTs had one or more SOREM. Highly fragmented sleep, as previously described in FM, was s......
POSTED 03/01/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Hormonal alterations in adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome
Conclusion: Chronic fatigue syndrome in adolescents is associated with alterations in hormonal systems controlling osmolality and blood volume, possibly supporting a theory of central dysregulation. (Source: Acta Paediatrica)...
POSTED 03/01/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Study Casts Doubt on Virus Link to Chronic Fatigue
Hopes of discovering treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) dimmed on Friday after a new study cast doubt on previous findings that a virus linked to prostate cancer might also be associated with the condition. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)...
POSTED 03/01/2010 at 10:58 AM --
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Montana Court Rules in Favor of Aid in Dying
Physicians in Montana may legally assist terminally ill patients in hastening death, according to a ruling by the Montana Supreme Court. The decision in the case of Baxter v. State of Montana concerned Robert Baxter, a retired truck driver from Billings, Mont., who was terminally ill with lymphocytic leukemia with diffuse lymphadenopathy. As a result of the disease and its treatment, Mr. Baxter suffered from symptoms including “infections, chronic fatigue and weakness, anemia, night sweats, nausea, massively swollen glands, significant ongoing digestive problems, and generalized pain and discomfort,” according to the decision. (Source: Internal Medicine News)...
POSTED 02/28/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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New study casts doubt on link between chronic fatigue syndrome and human retrovirus XMRV
A new study casts doubt on recent claims that a human retrovirus known as XMRV is linked to chronic fatigue syndrome or ME (myalgic encephalitis). (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)...
POSTED 02/26/2010 at 04:00 PM --
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Virus Unlikely to Cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Title: Virus Unlikely to Cause Chronic Fatigue SyndromeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/25/2010 8:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 2/26/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)...
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Study casts doubt on virus link to chronic fatigue
LONDON (Reuters) - Hopes of discovering treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome dimmed on Friday after a new study cast doubt on previous findings that a virus linked to prostate cancer might also be associated with the condition. (Source: Reuters: Health)...
POSTED 02/25/2010 at 06:36 PM --
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Study Casts Doubt on Virus Link to Chronic Fatigue
Hopes of discovering treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome dimmed on Friday after a new study cast doubt on previous findings that a virus linked to prostate cancer might also be associated with the condition.Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)...
POSTED 02/25/2010 at 06:36 PM --
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Chronic fatigue syndrome and human retrovirus XMRV
(Source: BMJ Online First)...
POSTED 02/25/2010 at 06:05 PM --
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Virus Unlikely to Cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Several studies now cast doubt on link found in U.S. patients
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Viral Infections (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)...
POSTED 02/25/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Conceptual Model for Physical Therapist Management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.
Authors: Davenport TE, Stevens SR, Vanness MJ, Snell CR, Little T
Fatigue is one of the most common reasons why people consult health care providers. Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is one cause of clinically debilitating fatigue. The underdiagnosis of CFS/ME, along with the spectrum of symptoms that represent multiple reasons for entry into physical therapy settings, places physical therapists in a unique position to identify this health condition and direct its appropriate management. The diagnosis and clinical correlates of CFS/ME are becoming better understood, although the optimal clinical management of this condition remains controversial. The 4 aims of this perspective article are: (1) to summarize the diagnosis of CFS/ME with the goal of promoting th......
POSTED 02/24/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Cytokines across the night in chronic fatigue syndrome with and without Fibromyalgia.
Authors: Nakamura T, Schwander SK, Donnelly R, Ortega F, Togo F, Broderick G, Yamamoto Y, Cherniack NS, Rapoport D, Natelson BH
The symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome are consistent with cytokine dysregulation. This has led to the hypothesis of immune dysregulation as the cause of this illness. To further test this hypothesis, we did repeated blood sampling for cytokines while patients and matched healthy controls slept in the sleep lab. Because no one method for assaying cytokines is acknowledged to be better than another, we assayed for protein in serum, message in peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs) and function in resting and stimulated PBLs. We found no evidence of pro-inflammatory cytokine upregulation. Instead, in line with some of our earlier studies, we did find some evidenc......
POSTED 02/23/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Health Tip: Warning Signs That You May Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Here are possible symptoms
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)...
POSTED 02/23/2010 at 08:00 AM --
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Health Tip: Warning Signs That You May Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Title: Health Tip: Warning Signs That You May Have Chronic Fatigue SyndromeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/23/2010 8:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/23/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Feet and Fitness General)...
POSTED 02/23/2010 at 01:00 AM --
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Health Tip: Warning Signs That You May Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Title: Health Tip: Warning Signs That You May Have Chronic Fatigue SyndromeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/23/2010 8:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/23/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Sleep General)...
POSTED 02/23/2010 at 01:00 AM --
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Making the diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalitis in primary care: a qualitative study
Conclusions:
Until GPs feel comfortable making the diagnosis of CFS/ME and facilitating initial management, and have appropriate services to refer patients to, there will continue to be delays in confirming the diagnosis and patients presenting in primary care with fatigue may not receive appropriate care.Trial Registration: ISRCTN74156610 (Source: BioMed Central)...
POSTED 02/22/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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