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fatigue
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Jul 02, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Chronic fatigue Syndrome: Implications for Women and their Health Care Providers During the Childbearing Years – Source: Journal of Midwifery and Children’s Health, Jul-Aug 2008
Much-needed healthcare provider guidelines for the care of women with ME/CFS during pregnancy, labor and birth, lactation, and the postpartum period. Expert opinion referencing current scientific evidence, by a highly-regarded women’s health educator. [Source: Journal of Midwifery and Children’s Health, Jul-Aug 2008] |
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Jul 01, 2008 |
Article,ClinicalTrial,Events |
CFIDS&FM |
UCLA – Trial of drug to improve cognition & function in adults with depression, ages 60 and older (not yet recruiting)
This 16-week NIH-sponsored study at UCLA – Effectiveness of Methylphenidate in Improving Cognition and Function in Older Adults with Depression - will recruit patients age 60 and older. |
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Jun 28, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Dr. David Bell Reports “Snippets of Wonderful Science that Caught My Attention,” from the 2008 International HHV-6 Conference
What’s HHV-6? A ubiquitous herpes virus that is integrated into the chromosomes of nearly 1% of all newborns, causes roseola in small children, can infect/reside in many types of cells including the lining of blood vessels, can re-activate with stress, and “has a strong association with many diseases of the central nervous system,” Dr. Bell explains. |
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Jun 27, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
The energy envelope theory and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome – AAOHN Journal, May 2008
Study supports “a strategy healthcare professionals can use when working with clients with ME/CFS.” Exertion “beyond their level of perceived energy” produces more severe fatigue, symptoms, & physical/mental debilitation. [Source: AAOHN Journal, May 2008]
The energy envelope theory and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome – AAOHN Journal, May 2008
Leonard Jason, Susan Torres-Harding, and Kathleen Muldowney
[Note: Dr. Leonard Jason, PhD, directs DePaul University’s Center for Community Research, including the work of its Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Team http://condor.depaul.edu/~ljason/cfs/ ]
Individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
(ME/CFS) have little stamina and endurance, and pose a challenge for nursing professionals.
The Energy Envelope Theory, which posits that maintaining expended energy levels consistent with available energy levels may reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms, is particularly useful when working with clients with ME/CFS.
Anecdotal support from the client community for this theory supports its use as a management tool for ME/CFS, but little formal research has been done in this area.
In this study, a daily energy quotient was established by dividing the expended energy level by the perceived energy level and multiplying by 100. It was predicted that those participants who expended energy beyond their level of perceived energy would have more severe fatigue and symptoms and lower levels of physical and mental functioning.
Findings are congruent with the Energy Envelope Theory as they indicated that the daily energy quotient was related to several indices of functioning including:
# Depression,
# Anxiety,
# Fatigue,
# Pain,
# Quality of life, and
# Disability.
The overall results provide support for a strategy healthcare professionals can use when working with clients with ME/CFS.
Source: AAOHN (American Association of Occupational Health Nurses) DePaul study supports “a strategy healthcare professionals can use when working with clients with ME/CFS.” Demonstrated that subjects who expended energy “beyond their level of perceived energy” encountered more severe fatigue, symptoms, and physical/mental debilitation. [Source: AAOHN Journal, May 2008] |
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Jun 23, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Fibromyalgia Disability Application Issues: How to Be Your Own Expert Medical Witness
Without hard lab test data to measure how sick you are, you can still provide objective evidence of how it affects your life. |
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Jun 23, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
FM and ME/CFS – The Same, Related, or Different?
A concise summary of fibromyalgia and ME/CFS ('chronic fatigue syndrome') symptoms, similarities, differences, and current realities regarding diagnosis & treatment. |
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Jun 23, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 06-25-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 06-25-08 |
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Jun 23, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 06-25-08
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 06-25-08 |
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Jun 23, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Protein from a Common Smoldering Virus Linked to Chronic fatigue Syndrome and Depression
A news report from the HHV-6 Foundation - on a groundbreaking presentation at the International Symposium on Viral Infections in CFS. |
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Jun 22, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Harris Fibromyalgia Global Impact Survey Depicts Serious Patient Burden - Lack of Physician Education May Contribute to Problem
"These survey findings are so important because they expose the challenges facing people living with Fibromyalgia and validate the tremendous impact of the condition on their lives." – ENFA President Robert Boelhouwer |
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