Impact of Misdiagnosis in Case-Control Studies of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by João Malato, Luís Graça, Nuno Sepúlveda

“…Misdiagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) can occur when different case definitions are used by clinicians (relative misdiagnosis) or when failing the genuine diagnosis of another disease (misdiagnosis in a strict sense). …”
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Lower regulatory frequency for postural control in patients with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. by Omid Rasouli, Ottar Vasseljen, Egil A Fors, Håvard W Lorås, Ann-Katrin Stensdotter

“…As many similar symptoms are reported in fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), underlying defcits may potentially also be similar. …”
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Uplifts and hassles are related to worsening in chronic fatigue syndrome: a prospective study by Fred Friedberg, Jenna L. Adamowicz, Patricia Bruckenthal, Maria Milazzo, Sameera Ramjan, Xiaoyue Zhang, Jie Yang

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – A clinically empirical approach to its definition and study by Papanicolaou Dimitris A, Solomon Laura, Gurbaxani Brian, Jones James F, Nisenbaum Rosane, Wagner Dieter, Reeves William C, Unger Elizabeth R, Vernon Suzanne D, Heim Christine

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The lack of standardized criteria for defining chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has constrained research. The objective of this study was to apply the 1994 CFS criteria by standardized reproducible criteria.…”
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Review of case definitions for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) by Eun-Jin Lim, Chang-Gue Son

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The persistent viral infections in the development and severity of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome by Santa Rasa-Dzelzkaleja, Angelika Krumina, Svetlana Capenko, Zaiga Nora-Krukle, Sabine Gravelsina, Anda Vilmane, Lauma Ievina, Yehuda Shoenfeld, Modra Murovska, the VirA project

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Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) in adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome by Vegard Bruun Wyller, Chinh Bkrong Nguyen, Judith Anita Ludviksen, Tom Eirik Mollnes

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A systematic review of enteric dysbiosis in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis by S. Du Preez, M. Corbitt, H. Cabanas, N. Eaton, D. Staines, S. Marshall-Gradisnik

Subjects: “…Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME)…”
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Chronic fatigue syndrome patients have alterations in their oral microbiome composition and function. by Taiwu Wang, Lei Yu, Cong Xu, Keli Pan, Minglu Mo, Mingxiang Duan, Yao Zhang, Hongyan Xiong

“…Host-microbe interactions have been implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), but whether the oral microbiome is altered in CFS patients is unknown. …”
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The increase of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone in the plasma of chronic fatigue syndrome patients by Shishioh-Ikejima Nobue, Ogawa Tokiko, Yamaguti Kouzi, Watanabe Yasuyoshi, Kuratsune Hirohiko, Kiyama Hiroshi

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite extensive research, no reliable biological marker for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has yet been identified. However, hyperactivation of melanotrophs in the pituitary gland and increased levels of plasma alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) have recently been detected in an animal model of chronic stress. …”
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Patterns of food avoidance in chronic fatigue syndrome: is there a case for dietary recommendations? by J. Trabal, P. Leyes, J. Fernández-Solá, M.ª Forga, J. Fernández-Huerta

“…Objectives: To assess the dietary habits and food avoidance-behavior in patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Methods: Cross-sectional pilot study with 28 patients diagnosed with severe CFS. …”
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Survey of Anti-Pathogen Antibody Levels in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Adam J. O’Neal, Katherine A. Glass, Christopher J. Emig, Adela A. Vitug, Steven J. Henry, Dikoma C. Shungu, Xiangling Mao, Susan M. Levine, Maureen R. Hanson

“…Infectious pathogens are implicated in the etiology of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) because of the occurrence of outbreaks of the disease. …”
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Commentary: Antibodies to Human Herpesviruses in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients by Maria Eugenia Ariza, Maria Eugenia Ariza

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Correction to: An attempt to explain the neurological symptoms of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Klaus J. Wirth, Carmen Scheibenbogen, Friedemann Paul

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Caught in the thickness of brain fog: exploring the cognitive symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Anthony James Ocon

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DNA Methylation Changes in Blood Cells of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients by Przybylowicz PK, Sokolowska KE, Rola H, Wojdacz TK

“…Patrycja Kamila Przybylowicz, Katarzyna Ewa Sokolowska, Hubert Rola, Tomasz Kazimierz Wojdacz Independent Clinical Epigenetics Laboratory, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, PolandCorrespondence: Tomasz Kazimierz Wojdacz, Independent Clinical Epigenetics Laboratory, Pomeranian Medical University, Unii Lubelskiej 1, Szczecin, 71-252, Poland, Tel +48 91 44 17 201, Email tomasz.wojdacz@pum.edu.plPurpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) affect 0.4% and 1% of society, respectively, and the prevalence of these pain syndromes is increasing. …”
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Integration of gene expression, clinical, and epidemiologic data to characterize Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Vernon Suzanne D, Nisenbaum Rosane, Unger Elizabeth R, Whistler Toni

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has no diagnostic clinical signs or diagnostic laboratory abnormalities and it is unclear if it represents a single illness. …”
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Plasma neuropeptide Y: a biomarker for symptom severity in chronic fatigue syndrome by Harvey Jeanna M, Barnes Zachary, Zeng Xiao R, Ironson Gail, Antoni Michael, Rosenthal Martin, Fletcher Mary A, Hurwitz Barry, Levis Silvina, Broderick Gordon, Klimas Nancy G

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex, multi-symptom illness with a multisystem pathogenesis involving alterations in the nervous, endocrine and immune systems.…”
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Chronic fatigue syndrome in middle-aged women: the role of disorders of glucose metabolism

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Health-related quality of life in Norwegian adolescents living with chronic fatigue syndrome by Wenche Ann Similä, Vidar Halsteinli, Ingrid B. Helland, Christer Suvatne, Hanna Elmi, Torstein Baade Rø

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