2005 Archives

The Gibson Enquiry:- 'The Group on Scientific Research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.)' will be comprised of MP's and Peers from across the political spectrum and is to be chaired by Dr Ian Gibson MP. This web page is designed to give MEActionUK readers a place to keep in touch with what is happening with the MP's Enquiry into ME/CFS set up by Ian Gibson MP. It will conduct an inquiry, looking at the progress that has occurred since the publication of the Chief Medical Officer’s Working Group Report into CFS/ME in 2002. Published 17 December 2005

BMC Family Practice:- Primary healthcare provision and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a survey of patients' and General Practitioners' beliefs. Published: 13 December 2005  

Check Up, BBC Radio 4:- Presenter Barbara Myers and guest this week is Professor Leslie Findley, a neurologist with a special interest in chronic fatigue who runs one of the few clinics for sufferers in the country for this week’s topic:- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The programme went out on Thursday 1st December, 2005. Full programme transcripts are available by clicking on the above link.  

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:- Abstract from 'The role of enterovirus in chronic fatigue syndrome'. Published November 2005 in the JCP online.

Tory Hopeful Answers Mother's Plea - A leading health charity has today praised Tory leadership contender David Cameron for pledging to support an Oxfordshire mother's plea for help. Published 22 November 2005.

ME Research: Making the break through:- On 12 November 2005, MERGE Chairman Dr Vance Spence gave a talk in Coventry. Click on the link above for the full presentation from the MERGE website.

Chronic Fatigue:- Did you know? A report in The Times Educational Supplement by David Newnham Published: 28 October 2005  

Case Notes, BBC Radio 4:- Dr Mark Porter investigates how much we really understand about ME/CFS in 'Case Notes' BBC Radio 4, 9:00pm Tuesday 11th October 2005.Full programme transcripts are available by clicking on the above link.  

Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution:- Special Report on Crop Spraying and the Health of Residents and Bystanders, inc appendix on CFS/ME. Published 23 September 2005.

Gene Research:- A Scientific 'Signature' for ME/CFS?

New Scientist.com - AT LONG last, we are beginning to get to grips with chronic fatigue syndrome. Differences in gene expression have been found in the immune cells of people with the disease, a discovery that could lead to a blood test for the disorder and perhaps even to drugs for treating it. Published 21 July 2005.  

BBC News:- Scientists believe they have pinpointed biological markers of chronic fatigue syndrome which could help develop a test and treatment for the condition. Published 21 July 2005.

MRC (Medical Research Council):- CFS/ME is a relatively common condition - affecting 2-4 people in every thousand - that imposes a substantial burden on the health of the UK population. Improvement of healthcare and social care for the people affected is an urgent challenge.

Dept.of Health:- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) exemplar. National service framework for children, young people and maternity services.

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