by Sasha Nimmo Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) says it plans to spend $3-5 million dollars over three to five years on funding targeted research into ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) and chronic fatigue syndrome. This would be a huge increase, as the NHMRC have not funded a study since 2005. The NHRMC said it … Continue reading Australia’s medical research council promises ‘serious exploration’ of research for ME within months
Tag: Canadian Consensus Criteria
Biomarker found by Canberra & Melbourne scientists: MECFS (Canadian Consensus Criteria)
Melbourne based scientists have just published a study finding activin B is a biomarker for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (MECFS) using the Canadian Consensus Criteria.
Metabolomic study finds amino acid deprivation impacts pain
A team of Australian scientists looked at biochemistry changes connected with pain and kidney function, identifying the biological basis of the development of widespread pain.
Meet the Scientists: Dr Neil McGregor
Dr Neil McGregor Meet Dr Neil McGregor PhD from the University of Melbourne, Australia. He recently published Metabolic profiling reveals anomalous energy metabolism and oxidative stress pathways in chronic fatigue syndrome patients (summary here: Australian metabolomics study of young women) and Widespread pain and renal function in ME/CFS patients. by Sasha Nimmo ‘Meet the Scientists’ Series ‘Meet the Scientists’ is a … Continue reading Meet the Scientists: Dr Neil McGregor
Study says scientists must agree on classifying patients
by Sasha Nimmo A recent paper begins “there has been considerable controversy regarding how to name and define the illnesses known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).” ‘Case definitions integrating empiric and consensus perspectives‘ by Jason, McManimen Sunnquist, Brown, Furst, Newton & Strand was published in Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health and Behaviour. ‘Empiric’ means … Continue reading Study says scientists must agree on classifying patients
Norwegian researchers ask ‘What exactly is M.E.?’
by Sasha Nimmo Norwegian researchers asked ‘What exactly is myalgic encephalomyelitis?’ and found it is not the same as chronic fatigue syndrome. Broad criteria results in misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment. Researchers need narrower criteria to develop effective treatments. Myalgic encephalomyelitis is a “reasonably well-defined disorder with distinct clinical characteristics”, according to research published in October … Continue reading Norwegian researchers ask ‘What exactly is M.E.?’
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee (USA) recommendations
by Sasha Nimmo USA’s Advisory Committee wants bigger research aimed at finding diagnostic tests, using Canadian Consensus Criteria and private-public partnerships to find drug treatments. In August 2015, the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee (CFSAC) made recommendations to the United States government in its role advising the Secretary of Health and Human Services. It met to summarise the recommendations … Continue reading Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee (USA) recommendations