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Research Digest 17/09/20

Welcome to the 55th edition of the Research Digest. This issue includes an Australian MRI study looking at differences in myelin integrity between the brains of ME/CFS patients and healthy control participants.
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.
Research Digest 07/08/20

Welcome to the 53rd edition of the Research Digest. This fortnight's edition features a ME/CFS focused edition of the journal WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation.
Research Digest 24/07/20

Welcome to the 52nd edition of the Research Digest. This fortnight's edition features a doppler study of cerebral blood flow when performing a 70-degree head-up tilt test and a perspective paper that discuses ways in which healthcare practitioners can support and provide care to ME/CFS patients.

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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.
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.
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.
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
Accessibility
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.
Research Digest 17/09/20

Welcome to the 55th edition of the Research Digest. This issue includes an Australian MRI study looking at differences in myelin integrity between the brains of ME/CFS patients and healthy control participants.
Research Digest 07/08/20

Welcome to the 53rd edition of the Research Digest. This fortnight's edition features a ME/CFS focused edition of the journal WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation.
Coronavirus and ME

We know that many people with ME/CFS (as well as those caring for them) are experiencing concern about the spread of, and possibly contracting, coronavirus. We recognise that people with chronic illness have valid reasons for additional caution at this time.