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Dr Byron Hyde - Medical Practitioner Seminar

By mecfs-vic | Tue, 31/08/2010 - 15:52

Date: Thursday September 16th 2010, 7pm - 9pm
Venue: General Practice Victoria, Level 4, 458 Swanston Street, Carlton VIC 3053
For: GPs and medical doctors only.

Sponsor James to cut off his dreadlocks!

By mecfs-vic | Mon, 30/08/2010 - 11:30

ME/CFS Victoria member James Young will cut off his dreadlocks on Saturday 4th of September 2010 to raise money for ME/CFS education and awareness.

Professor Kenny de Meirleir Seminar

By mecfs-vic | Sat, 28/08/2010 - 13:33

Date: Wednesday September 15th 2010, 7pm - 9pm
Venue: Craig Community Health Centre, 7 Samarinda Avenue, Ashburton.
For: GPs, medical practitioners, and allied health providers only.

Dr Byron Hyde - September 18th 2010, Melbourne Town Hall

By mecfs-vic | Thu, 26/08/2010 - 15:02

Date: Saturday September 18th 2010, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Venue: Melbourne Town Hall, Supper Room (Level 3), Swanston Street, Melbourne.
For: Patients, medical practitioners, allied health professionals, policy advisors, academics and community members.

XMRV virus and related virus 'MLV' confirmed in CFS

By mecfs-vic | Tue, 24/08/2010 - 13:35

Researchers have found murine leukemia viruses (MLV) related gene sequences in blood samples collected from patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and some healthy blood donors, according to a study published online today by the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

Newspaper Article: Shepparton support group makes a difference to lives

By mecfs-vic | Tue, 24/08/2010 - 13:14

They shared stories, treatments and information and an overwhelming feeling of understanding permeated the room. The Shepparton ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia support group held a meeting last week.

'Exploring ME/CFS' on ABC radio 774, 10pm on 'Nightlife' with Tony Delroy

By mecfs-vic | Tue, 24/08/2010 - 11:36

ME/CFS Victoria was successful in securing a national radio interview on Tony Delroy's ABC 'Nightlife' program on Monday August 23rd, from 10-11pm (Eastern Standard Time). The topic was 'Exploring ME/CFS' and featured Dr Donald Lewis (CFS Discovery) and Leigh Hatcher.

The podcast of the program is available to download from the Nightlife website, here.

Thanks to all those who were able to tune in.

Two new feature articles, CFIDS and Fibromyalgia Self Help Program (USA)

By mecfs-vic | Mon, 23/08/2010 - 16:52

The CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help Program has two new feature articles on its website.

The articles are:

Ten trips for travel

How to enjoy summer trips when you have ME/CFS or FM.

RGJ.com: Findings by Reno scientists confirmed by US government

By mecfs-vic | Mon, 23/08/2010 - 16:36

Two Reno scientists, who last year discovered a new infectious human retrovirus they linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, said Monday that their findings have been replicated and confirmed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Yoga for people with ME/CFS and FM

By mecfs-vic | Wed, 18/08/2010 - 11:50

ekAgra Yoga conduct activity-appropriate yoga groups for those with chronic illness such as ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia that incorporate a restorative sequence that can be practiced in your own home.