Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a complex, multi-system disease defined by severe fatigue and post-exertional malaise.
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Research on ME/CFS is actively exploring its biological basis and impact on daily life, though much is still preliminary. Studies are investigating possible biomarkers, including differences in blood-based extracellular vesicles and their protein or microRNA content between patients and healthy people [2][6], as well as broader "multimodal" research combining inflammation, brain, gut microbiome, and stress measures to find patient subgroups [1]. Some findings point to physical impairments, such as lower handgrip strength in affected children and teens compared to healthy peers, though this doesn't reliably distinguish ME/CFS from other fatigue conditions [12], and altered blood pressure/heart rate responses along with more post-operative pain during surgery [11]. Light exposure patterns during the day and night are also linked to symptom severity and quality of life, suggesting this could be a modifiable target for future interventions [8]. On treatment, a review notes that immune-modulating therapies like plasma exchange have not shown clear benefit in general ME/CFS patient groups, though they might help specific subsets with identifiable immune abnormalities [4], and animal research on a plant compound suggests gut-bacteria-derived butyrate might reduce fatigue-related brain
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Multimodal approach to identify neuropsychophysiological subgroups in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and their relevance for rehabilitation: protocol for a mechanistic cross-sectional and longitudinal study.
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating condition characterized by severe fatigue and post-exertional malaise (PEM). Reported neuropsychophysiological abnormalities suggest ME/CFS is multifactorial, but current knowledge remains fragmented. This study protocol…
WIPButyrate produced by the Lycium ruthenicum polysaccharide alleviated sleep deprivation-induced chronic fatigue syndrome in mice through promoting microglial autophagy.
This study explored whether Lycium ruthenicum polysaccharide (LRP) influences gut microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and neuroinflammatory responses in a sleep deprivation-induced CFS-like mouse model. Oral LRP was associated with improved fatigue-related behavioral performance, redu…
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Exploring differences in protein cargo of extracellular vesicles from ME/CFS patient plasma compared to healthy controls.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic and debilitating disease characterized by post-exertional malaise, fatigue and pain. Yet, its underlying biological mechanisms remain poorly understood. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanoparticles carrying biological cargo a…
Therapeutic plasma exchange and immunomodulatory strategies in post-infectious syndromes: A review of immune dysregulation in PTLDS, long COVID, ME/CFS, and PANS/PANDAS.
Post-infectious syndromes including post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS), long COVID, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS)/pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infectio…
The Role of Psychological Flexibility in Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients With Persistent Physical Symptoms Associated With Indoor Environment and Chronic Fatigue - 9-Month Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Persistent physical symptoms (PPS) can significantly impair health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Psychological flexibility (PF), characterized by the ability to adapt functionally and congruently to diverse situations based on personal values, may moderate the impairment of HRQoL. This study exam…
Evaluation of an Invisible Illness Communication Strategy Curriculum Among Internal Medicine Interns.
Patient-physician communication in invisible illness is challenging. Invisible illnesses (e.g., fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, and disorders of gut-brain interaction) are clinical syndromes that are not readily visible or measurable by physical exam or diagnostic t…
What is the Role of "the Psyche"? Long COVID and ME/CFS as Test Cases for Evidence-Based and Patient-Centered Psychiatry and Psychotherapy.
The role of psychological factors in the development and course of Long Covid (LC) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) remains a subject of controversial debate. We argue that psychologizing LC and ME/CFS carries significant risks: it leads to potentially harmful therapie…
The Prevalence of Frailty in Elderly Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients Varies Depending on the Scale Used.
Frailty is an important predictor of adverse outcomes in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD); however, it has not been established which is the best way to measure frailty in IBD patients. To compare four frailty scales in elderly IBD patients and identify factors associated with this condition. Multi…