Macquarie University are recruiting people with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorders and multiple chemical sensitivity for a study measuring somatic symptoms, hypochondria, anxiety and depression, catastophising and co-morbid diseases.
Southern Cross University (SCU) is running a pilot trial to see if aquatic therapy improves the self-reported wellness scores of patients with ME and CFS.
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
by Sasha Nimmo New case definition and biomarkers suggested from Australia’s Deakin University: Neuro-Inflammatory and Oxidative Fatigue An Australian university is suggesting a new name to replace ME/CFS. The new name is Neuro-Inflammatory and Oxidative Fatigue or NIOF, after they studied 196 subjects with CFS (CDC criteria) and 83 with chronic fatigue and found two distinct groups. … Continue reading Study proposes new name, definition and biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome
