European researchers have examined the evidence that ME may be an autoimmune disease, stating “disease onset is often reported to be triggered by infections and the link between infections and autoimmune diseases is well established”. A group of German scientists tested this theory, using a process called immunoadsorption to remove antibodies in 10 people with ME.
by Sasha Nimmo Senator Scott Ludlam asked about the progress of proposals to research ME and CFS at last night’s budget
We asked them to stop the trial and they said ‘no’. Australia’s Health Minister responds to our petition asking them to cease graded exercise trial on chronic fatigue syndrome patients at UNSW.
by Sasha Nimmo In September 2016, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) was compelled to release the data from the
The Australian federal government is spending the ME and CFS research budget on training medical professionals to use cognitive behavioural therapy and graded exercise therapy on patients in Australia and internationally, despite the fact these therapies show no benefit and may do harm.
by Sasha Nimmo Between 24,000 – 60,000 Australians have severe ME. This is the first in a series telling the
by Sasha Nimmo Melbourne scientists are testing a combination of mitochondrial supplements on 8 or 9 patients with chronic fatigue
by Sasha Nimmo Australian scientists looked at 26 studies on drug therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms and found no recommended
by Sasha Nimmo Up to 240,000 Australians have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. ME may be mild, moderate or severe. More than 25%
by Sasha Nimmo Write to the University of NSW and ask them not to allow this trial to proceed: contact
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