Review of case definitions for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
Background Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating disease with unknown causes. From the perspectives on the etiology and pathophysiology, ME/CFS has been labeled differently, which influenced changes in case ...
Eun-jin Lim, C. Son
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Can exercise limits prevent post-exertional malaise in chronic fatigue syndrome? An uncontrolled clinical trial. [PDF]
<b>Objective</b>: It was hypothesized that the use of exercise limits prevents symptom increases and worsening of their health status following a walking exercise in people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
Clapp LL+10 more
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Fatigue Intervention by Nurses Evaluation - The FINE Trial. A randomised controlled trial of nurse led self-help treatment for patients in primary care with chronic fatigue syndrome: study protocol. [ISRCTN74156610] [PDF]
Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME (CFS/ME), is a condition characterised primarily by severe, disabling fatigue, of unknown origin, which has a poor prognosis and serious personal and economic consequences.
A Deale+65 more
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a medically unexplained illness characterized by chronic, disabling fatigue, impaired concentration, muscle pain, and other somatic symptoms. The conceptual difficulties associated with all medically unexplained illnesses contribute to the controversy surrounding CFS, which has centered around whether it is best ...
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Low-dose naltrexone as a treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome
Naltrexone is used as an off-label treatment in low doses for several chronic immune-modulated disorders in many countries. Although only small-scale clinical trials have been performed, these suggest efficacy in several diseases including Crohn’s ...
M. Bolton+2 more
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Emotional eating, characterized by the consumption of highly palatable and calorie dense foods in response to psychological distress and negative emotions, poses a significant challenge to global public health and well-being. Based on the studies showing
Joanna Michalina Jurek, Agnieszka Maruda
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Chronic fatigue syndrome – challenge in diagnosis and management: a literature review
Introduction. Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease that includes a number of various symptoms, among which the most characteristic symptom is fatigue.
Adrianna Nieciecka+6 more
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Reduced responsiveness is an essential feature of chronic fatigue syndrome: A fMRI study
Background Although the neural mechanism of chronic fatigue syndrome has been investigated by a number of researchers, it remains poorly understood. Methods Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, we studied brain responsiveness in 6 male chronic ...
Saito Daisuke N+9 more
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Chronic fatigue syndrome: aetiology, diagnosis and treatment [PDF]
Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterised by intense fatigue, with duration of over six months and associated to other related symptoms. The latter include asthenia and easily induced tiredness that is not recovered after a night's sleep.
Palacín Delgado Cecilia+10 more
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Women's experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study [PDF]
This is the author's accepted manuscript. The final published article is available from the link below. Copyright © 2008 Informa Plc.Purpose. To understand the meanings of art-making among a group of women living with the occupational constraints and ...
Prior, S, Reynolds, F, Vivat, B
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