Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News

September 5, 2016

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Characteristic Chemical Signature for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Identified

Aug. 29, 2016 — Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a mysterious and maddening condition, with no cure or known cause. But researchers, using a variety of techniques to identify and assess targeted metabolites in ... read more

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Flare-Ups Caused by Straining Muscles and Nerves

July 18, 2016 — Mild to moderate muscle and nerve strain provokes symptom flares in individuals with chronic fatigue ... read more

Obscure Virus Found in Women With Unexplained Infertility

July 7, 2016 — The little-known member of the human herpesvirus family called HHV-6A infects the lining of the uterus in 43 percent of women with unexplained infertility but cannot be found in that of fertile ... read more

Getting to the Heart of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

June 23, 2016 — By better understanding daily activity levels and heart rate patterns of those who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), scientists hope to discover more about this ... read more

Constipated? Study Finds Surprising Cause

June 8, 2016 — A new study has shown a surprising link between constipation and herpes infection. The finding advances the science on herpes, and could help patients with chronic gastrointestinal diseases with no ... read more

Further Clues in the Fight Against Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

May 10, 2016 — New findings regarding the pathology of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) are bringing researchers closer to identifying the cause of this disabling illness. CFS -- sometimes ... read more

1 in 50 16-Year-Olds Affected by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Jan. 25, 2016 — In what is believed to be the biggest study of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) -- also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) -- in children to date, researchers have found that almost 2 per cent of ... read more

Visual Stress Could Be a Symptom of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Research Suggests

Nov. 24, 2015 — Vision-related abnormalities have been identified that may help clinicians diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). CFS, also known as Myalgic ... read more

Treatments Offer Hope for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Oct. 27, 2015 — Two treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome have long term benefits for people affected by chronic fatigue syndrome. The team was following up patients who took part in a study published in 2011. In ... read more

New Light Shed on Cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

May 11, 2015 — New research findings may shed new light on the potential cause of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME). CFS/ME is a highly debilitating disorder ... read more

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September 5, 2016

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Scientists Find Clues Into Cognitive Dysfunction in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Mar. 31, 2015 — A unique pattern of immune molecules in the cerebrospinal fluid of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome have been discovered, providing insights into the basis for cognitive ... read more

Robust Evidence That Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is a Biological Illness

Feb. 27, 2015 — Researchers have identified distinct immune changes in patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, known medically as myalgic encephalomyelitis or systemic exertion intolerance disease. The ... read more

Link Between Early Menopause, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Discovered

Feb. 4, 2015 — A newfound link between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and early menopause has been reported by researchers. This link, as well as links with other gynecologic problems and with pelvic pain, may help ... read more

Reducing Fear Avoidance Beliefs Key to Improving Symptoms and Reducing Disability in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Jan. 13, 2015 — Reducing fears that exercise or activity will make symptoms worse is one of the most important factors determining the success of cognitive behavior therapy or graded exercise therapy in reducing ... read more

Brain Abnormalities Found in Chronic Fatigue Patients

Oct. 29, 2014 — An imaging study has found distinct differences between the brains of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and those of healthy ... read more

Poorly Understood Postural Syndrome Blights Lives of Young, Well Educated Women

June 16, 2014 — Postural tachycardia syndrome, or PoTS for short, is a debilitating syndrome that predominantly affects young well educated women, and blights their lives because it is so poorly understood and ... read more

Brain Imaging Reveals Clues About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

May 23, 2014 — A brain imaging study showed differences in the basal ganglia when chronic fatigue syndrome patients (CFS) vs. healthy controls played a card game. The findings suggest that chronic fatigue syndrome ... read more

Toward a Clearer Diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Apr. 4, 2014 — Functional PET imaging to show that levels of neuroinflammation, or inflammation of the nervous system, are higher in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome than in healthy people, research has ... read more

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Inherited Virus Can Cause Cognitive Dysfunction and Fatigue

July 26, 2013 — Many experts believe that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has several root causes including some viruses. Now, researchers suggest that a common virus, Human Herpesvirus 6, may cause some CFS ... read more

Rehabilitation Therapies Can Lead to Recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Jan. 31, 2013 — Recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome is possible for some patients, and new research has identified two treatments most likely to lead to ... read more

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients Need an Effective Therapeutic, Leading Expert Argues

Jan. 24, 2013 — Ampligen, the first drug ever seeking approval to treat chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), recently hit another roadblock with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ... read more

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: System Under Stress

Nov. 15, 2012 — Evidence links autonomic functioning to cognitive impairment in chronic fatigue ... read more

Discovery Could Lead to Faster Diagnosis for Some Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Cases

Nov. 14, 2012 — For the first time, researchers have landed on a potential diagnostic method to identify at least a subset of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome - testing for antibodies linked to latent ... read more

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Not Linked to Suspect Viruses; Study Puts to Rest Notion That XMRV or pMLV Cause the Mysterious Ailment

Sep. 18, 2012 — The causes of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have long eluded scientists. Since investigations by several laboratories have been unable to detect XMRV or pMLV in CFS patients, researchers ... read more