Psychological therapy as a treatment for ME
British News
Monday 19th November 2007
The Daily Telegraph published a letter by Professor Peter Littlejohns, clinical and public health director at the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, in which he refutes the claim that NICE considers ME a psychological disorder.
BBC Breakfast News covered the debate on the NICE guidance for ME/CFS
British News
Saturday 17th November 2007
In the studio were Dr Sarah Jarvis (a GP and medical columnist) and Dr Charles Shepherd (medical adviser to The ME Association). There was a filmed report featuring Annette Barclay, who has severe ME.
The Northern Ireland ME Association - NI MEA
British News
Thursday 15th November 2007
The Northern Ireland ME Association (NI MEA) has decided to issue a statement regarding the Association, its views, aims and objectives, in an attempt to clarify what it does and what it hopes to achieve.
ME/CFS & Chronic Infection of the Gut
International News
Sunday 11th November 2007
In a recent presentation at the University of Western Australia, Dr. Kenny De Meirleir, MD, PhD, explored evidence suggesting that the gut of 80% to 90% of ME/CFS patients may be compromised by bacterial and/or viral pathogen infections, discussed how these may contribute to immune activation, and outlined a range of therapies that may support significant improvements in various ME/CFS symptoms.
CFIDS Association Launches New Research Initiative for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Today
USA News
Wednesday 7th November 2007
The CFIDS Association of America today launched a new initiative to advance research in the field of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and accelerate progress in developing treatments for this illness. The research initiative is designed to build a new model for bridging the gap between CFS science and medicine, and it includes a campaign to raise one million dollars over a one-year period to fuel the program.
The Lyme Controversy - Part 1
USA News
Tuesday 6th November 2007
Lynchburg, VA - Right now, there are thousands with the same symptoms -- unexplained aches and pains, low grade fever, fatigue, who don't know what's wrong with them. Their doctors don't know either.
The Flu Shot Dilemma - And Things to Know
USA News
Monday 5th November 2007
To get a flu shot or not to get a flu shot – that’s the question FM and ME/CFS patients face each fall.
Berkshire Me & FM groups working together
British News
Friday 2nd November 2007
The Reading Area ME Support Group, the West Berks ME & FM Group and the Reading/Wokingham Fibromyalgia Support Group are now all working together in the campaign to get specialist services for people with CFS/ME and FM across Berkshire.
CFS/ME NICE GUIDELINES JUDICIAL REVIEW
British News
Thursday 1st November 2007
“Our legal fundraising target is eminently reasonable and entirely possible when addressed by the collective. It is that simple. We look forward to receiving your tangible support for this legal campaign. FORCE NICE TO DO ITS DUTY TO ME/CFS LABELLED PATIENTS THROUGH THE COURTS NOW!“
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