#MEAction Network

The #MEAction Network is a grassroots global advocacy network for people living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The network was co-founded by Jennifer Brea and Beth Mazur on May 12th, 2015.

The organisation focuses on empowering grassroots activism to take action on all areas of ME/CFS, including research, treatment, diagnosis and management.

Go to the #MEAction Network website

Latest

Research Digest 30/04/21

Welcome to the 68th edition of the Research Digest featuring a review of the most recent research into the molecular basis of ME/CFS and a pilot study that investigates a potential risk factor for familial ME/CFS.
Australian You+ME Registry Opens

Emerge Australia is delighted to announce that the first Australian ME/CFS patient registry is now officially open!
Research Interview: Daniel Missailidis

Recent 7NEWS YAA Peoples Choice Award winner Daniel Missailidis joins us for a chat about his work in the ME/CFS research field.
Research Digest 16/04/21

Welcome to the 67th edition of the Research Digest. This edition features two PEM studies. One that investigates the effect that PEM has on the functional connectivity of various brain regions, and the other looking at markers of arterial stiffness when ME/CFS patients are experiencing PEM.

Open Medicine Foundation Australia

Emerge Australia is proud to be launching the 5th addition to a global network of OMF-established Research Collaboration, with our partner, Open Medicine Foundation, seeing an Australian collaboration to join with those at Harvard, Stanford, Uppsala, and Montreal universities.
International Alliance for ME

The International Alliance for ME is a collaboration of ME organisations across the world

Open Medicine Foundation Australia

Emerge Australia is proud to be launching the 5th addition to a global network of OMF-established Research Collaboration, with our partner, Open Medicine Foundation, seeing an Australian collaboration to join with those at Harvard, Stanford, Uppsala, and Montreal universities.
What is ME/CFS?

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex and disabling disease that affects many parts of the body, including the brain and muscles, as well as the digestive, immune and cardiac systems, among others.
Australian Research Centre to Open Early in 2021

The new Australian ME/CFS Centre for Collaborative Research is expected to officially open early in 2021
Research Digest 16/04/21

Welcome to the 67th edition of the Research Digest. This edition features two PEM studies. One that investigates the effect that PEM has on the functional connectivity of various brain regions, and the other looking at markers of arterial stiffness when ME/CFS patients are experiencing PEM.
Research Digest 30/10/20

Welcome to the 58th edition of the Research Digest featuring a focus group study that aimed to gain insight into the PEM experiences of ME/CFS patients and a cluster analysis study defining subgroups of patients based on several measures of autonomic dysfunction.
Research Digest 04/09/20

Welcome to the 54th edition of the Research Digest. This fortnight's edition includes summary of a functional MRI study exploring brain responses to autonomic challenges in ME/CFS patients with and without temporomandibular disorder.
Coronavirus and ME - Simplified facts

Many people with ME/CFS and other vulnerable communities in Australia are concerned about the impacts of the spreading coronavirus disease COVID-19. This is an easy-read resource with the latest information and advice.
What is fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is an associated condition of ME/CFS
Diagnosis

How a diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is made, the severity scale of ME/CFS, and the importance of early and accurate diagnosis
Treatment and management

The goal of treatment for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is to improve a patient's quality of life and to provide relief from symptoms.