|
|
|
|
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Medical and Health News Headlines
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All Recent Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Medical Condition News Headlines |
|
|
|
|
Hemispherx: FDA office says one Ampligen issue addressed
Hemispherx Biopharma said Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration’s district office in Seattle has accepted that manufacturing issues regarding the company’s experimental Ampligen drug for chronic fatigue syndrome have been addressed. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)...
POSTED 02/02/2010 at 09:54 AM --
|
Jeremy Vine: my admiration for Kay Gilderdale
Jeremy Vine recalls his emotional meetings with Kay Gilderdale before and
after she was cleared of attempting to murder her ill daughter. (Source: Telegraph Health)...
POSTED 01/30/2010 at 12:50 PM --
|
EEG source analysis of chronic fatigue syndrome
Abstract: Sixty-one dextral, unmedicated women with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) diagnosed according to the Fukuda criteria (1994) and referred for investigation by rheumatologists and internists were studied with quantitative EEG (43 channels) at rest with eyes open and during verbal and spatial cognitive activation. The EEGs from the patients were compared with recordings from 80 dextral healthy female controls. Only those subjects who could provide 20 1-s artefact-free segments of EEG were admitted into the study. The analysis consisted of the identification of the spatial patterns in the EEGs that maximally differentiated the two groups and the estimation of the cortical source distributions underlying these patterns. Spatial patterns were analyzed in the alpha (8–13Hz) and beta (1......
POSTED 01/29/2010 at 10:35 AM --
|
Contents
(Source: Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging)...
POSTED 01/29/2010 at 10:35 AM --
|
Host range and cellular tropism of the human exogenous gammaretrovirus XMRV.
Authors: Stieler K, Schulz C, Lavanya M, Aepfelbacher M, Stocking C, Fischer N
Recently, the first human infection with an exogenous gammaretrovirus (XMRV) was reported. In its initial description, XMRV was confined to prostate stromal fibroblasts, although subsequent reports demonstrated XMRV protein expression in prostate epithelial cells. Most recently, XMRV has been detected in blood cells of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. The aim of this study was to elucidate the transmission routes and tissue tropism of XMRV by comparing its host range, receptor usage and LTR functionality with other MLV isolates. We demonstrate using pseudotype experiments that XMRV Env mediates efficient infection of cells from different species. We show that replication competent XMRV infects various......
POSTED 01/25/2010 at 06:00 PM --
|
Postexertional Malaise in Women with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Journal of Women's Health , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Journal of Women)...
POSTED 01/24/2010 at 07:52 AM --
|
Behind the headlines - Virus link to CFS 'in doubt'
“Serious doubt has been cast on the theory that... chronic fatigue syndrome is caused by a new retrovirus,” The Guardian reported. The newspaper said researchers from London have failed to replicate findings from the US that suggested a possible role for a virus called XMRV in causing CFS, also known as ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis).
'Behind the headlines' provides an unbiased and evidence-based analysis of health stories that make the news. The service is intended for both the public and health professionals and endeavours to explain the facts behind the headlines and give a better understanding of the science that makes the news, provide an authoritative resource for GPs which they can rely on when talking to patients, and become a trusted resource for journalists and others involv......
POSTED 01/22/2010 at 06:02 AM --
|
Direct-to-consumer science
A scuffle behind the scientific question of whether XMRV causes chronic fatigue syndrome (Source: The Scientist)...
POSTED 01/21/2010 at 06:00 PM --
|
Fibromyalgia, H.I.V. and Chronic Fatigue
Dr. Nancy Klimas answers readers questions on the link between fibromyalgia, H.I.V., cystitis and chronic fatigue syndrome. (Source: NYT > Health)...
POSTED 01/21/2010 at 10:07 AM --
|
Cardiovascular disease risk factors and symptoms among regular psychostimulant users
Conclusions. While a great deal of clinical attention has been given to the sequelae of psychostimulant use, such as psychosis, the potential effects upon the cardiovascular systems of users are worthy of specific public health attention.[Darke S, Torok M, Kaye S, Duflou J. Cardiovascular disease risk factors and symptoms among regular psychostimulant users. Drug Alcohol Rev 2010] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review)...
POSTED 01/18/2010 at 06:00 PM --
|
Protective Effect of Epigallocatechin Gallate in Murine Water-Immersion Stress Model of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a specific clinical condition that characterizes unexplained disabling fatigue. In the present study, chronic fatigue was produced in mice by subjecting them to forced swim inside a rectangular jar of specific dimensions for 6 min. daily for 15 days. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG; 25, 50 and 100 mg/kg, p.o.) was administered daily 30 min. before forced swim session. Immobility period and post-swim fatigue was assessed on alternate days. On the 16th day, after assessment of various behavioural parameters, mice were killed to harvest the brain, spleen and thymus. There was significant increase in oxidative[ndash]nitrosative stress and tumour necrosis factor-[alpha] levels in the brain of mice subjected to water-immersion stress as compared with na......
POSTED 01/17/2010 at 06:00 PM --
|
Chronic fatigue: Can natural remedies boost my energy?
Find out what the research says about natural remedies for chronic fatigue. (Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist)...
POSTED 01/16/2010 at 08:45 PM --
|
[News of the Week] Virology: An Indefatigable Debate Over Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The search for the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome, which just months ago seemed to be gaining traction, now seems likely to descend into the same confusion and acrimony that characterized it for years, as a supposed viral link to CFS published just last autumn might be unraveling.Author: Sam Kean (Source: Science: Current Issue)...
POSTED 01/15/2010 at 09:51 AM --
|
Evidence for generalized hyperalgesia in chronic fatigue syndrome: a case control study
Abstract Several studies provided evidence for generalized hyperalgesia in fibromyalgia or whiplash-associated disorders. In chronic
fatigue syndrome, however, pain is a frequently reported complaint, but up to now, evidence for generalized hyperalgesia is
lacking. The aim of this study is to examine whether the pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) at both symptomatic and asymptomatic
sites differ in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients with chronic pain, compared to healthy controls. Therefore, 30 CFS
patients with chronic pain and 30 age- and gender-matched healthy controls indicated on a Margolis Pain Diagram where they
felt pain lasting longer than 24 h in the past 4 weeks. After completing a test battery of questionnaires evaluating pain
cognitions, functional......
POSTED 01/14/2010 at 06:42 PM --
|
Hemispherx Biopharma Provides Grant to IACFS to Assist in the Development of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Clinical Guidelines
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. (NYSE Amex:HEB) (the "Company" or "Hemispherx") announced that it has provided an un-restricted grant to the International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (IACFS). "The grant is being provided to assist IACFS in their continued research and advocacy work and to support an upcoming workshop to develop clinical guidelines for chronic fatigue syndrome," stated Dr. William Carter, CEO. "We are pleased to contribute to such an important effort -- the care and treatment of CFS patients. Having worked in this area for more than two decades, we understand the complex nature of this disease and the need for educating healthcare professionals." (Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE))...
POSTED 01/14/2010 at 11:00 AM --
|
Hemispherx Biopharma Addresses Ampligen(R) CFS Preclinical Issues
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. (NYSE Amex:HEB) (the "Company") stated that on January 14, 2010, the Company submitted reports of new preclinical data regarding Ampligen (Poly I: Poly C12U), an experimental therapeutic being developed for potential treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ("CFS"), to the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"). Hemispherx management believes these reports should be sufficient to address certain preclinical issues referenced in periodic reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including, most recently, the Company's Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 9, 2009, as well as in a Complete Response Letter from the FDA described in a December 1, 2009 press release. The preclinical ......
POSTED 01/14/2010 at 08:46 AM --
|
Immune and hemorheological changes in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Conclusion:
Immune dysfunction may therefore be an important contributory factor to the mechanism of CFS, as indicated by decreases in neutrophil respiratory burst, NK cell activity and NK phenotypes. Thus, immune cell function and phenotypes are possible diagnostic markers for CFS. (Source: Journal of Translational Medicine)...
POSTED 01/10/2010 at 06:00 PM --
|
Xenotropic Murine Leukemia Virus–Related Virus: Possible Role in the Etiology of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
(Source: AccessMedicine Updates)...
POSTED 01/08/2010 at 09:30 PM --
|
New Virus Is Not Linked To Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Suggests UK Research
New UK research, published recently in PLoS ONE, has not reproduced previous findings that suggested Chronic Fatigue Syndrome may be linked to a recently discovered virus. The authors of the study, from Imperial College London and King's College London, say this means that anti-retroviral drugs may not be an effective treatment for people with the illness... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)...
POSTED 01/07/2010 at 02:00 AM --
|
New Virus Is Not Linked To Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Suggests UK Research
New UK research, published recently in PLoS ONE, has not reproduced previous findings that suggested Chronic Fatigue Syndrome may be linked to a recently discovered virus. The authors of the study, from Imperial College London and King's College London, say this means that anti-retroviral drugs may not be an effective treatment for people with the illness... (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)...
POSTED 01/07/2010 at 02:00 AM --
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The information provided on this site is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for professional
medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a
qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Featured Product! |
 |
|
Arthrit-Eze |
|
Arthrit-Eze is the most advanced
formula on the market today |
|
It offers potential relief and
rejuvenation for all forms of arthritis, safely, naturally and without side
effects!
NO PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED! |
|
CLICK HERE
for more info... |
|
|
