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Scientists at the University of Birmingham in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam have uncovered a possible explanation for the mental sluggishness that often accompanies illness.
Source: Link between inflammation and mental sluggishness shown in new study — ScienceDaily
For the past several years, Deborah Smith has taken a less active role in her family members’ lives due to a draining, mysterious biological disease. Smith suffers from myalgic encephalomyelitis chronic fatigue syndrome, an illness without a known cause or cure.
Source: Western Wisconsin Residents Struggle With Chronic Illness | Wisconsin News | US News
In this video from early April Dr. Komaroff presents an ME/CFS summary to the NiH.
On the link below Dr. Anthony Komaroff shares a brief summary of the state of current ME/CFS research.
Singer-songwriter Alice Ella describes the joy of escaping in her new single Somewhere Else.
Source: Battling chronic fatigue syndrome through music – Brighton and Hove Independent
Researchers have discovered the pharmacological drug, Naltrexone, significantly restored the function of faulty receptors associated with myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). The study can be found here.
Source: Researchers discover potential therapeutic approach to treat chronic fatigue syndrome
There’s new evidence that mind-body interventions can help reduce pain in people who have been taking prescription opioids — and lead to reductions in the drug’s dose.
Source: Chronic Pain Eased With Meditation And Lower Doses Of Opioids : Shots – Health News : NPR
Lena Dunham creates awareness of EDS on Instagram.
Source: What is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? Lena Dunham reveals diagnosis – Today
Ana shares her thoughts and feelings for those that do not not understand chronic illness.
Source: I’m Angry – Ana Harris Writes
Marie-Josée Ménard, a teacher in Montreal, started experiencing symptoms of ME/CFS in 2010. At the time, her doctor concluded it was severe depression.
A network of Canadian scientists is trying to make up for lost time in the search for a standard diagnostic test and treatment for a debilitating, poorly understood disease that had long been dismissed as a psychological illness.
Source: After long-awaited recognition, serious research begins on chronic fatigue syndrome | CBC News
Introducing Jacqueline Ko, OMF and OMF Canada Ambassador, she is a multi-award-winning Canadian performer, producer, and disability advocate. She is known for her roles in opera, theatre, musical theatre and film, and is also the founding artistic director of Opera Mariposa, a Vancouver-based performing arts company that showcases opera’s rising stars.