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Volume 22, number 4, Summer 2003

  • Interview with Alastair Lynch
  • Why I volunteer
  • Why magnesium matters in ME/CFS, S. Spiesser
  • Medical pages, by Dr. Nicole Phillips:
    • Sleep and ME/CFS, Dr. N. Phillips
    • CFS and decreased red cell volume - a new treatment trial, Dr. Barry Hurwitz
    • Publication of important new vascular research, Dr. Vance Spence et al
  • A sideways look at pacing, J. Derbyshire
  • Where are my meaning-laden bits?, D. Gamble
  • Book review: Unravelling a medical mystery, M. Smith
  • Hope... after ten years, G. Freedman
  • Talking books - a useful resource, B. Oberin
  • 'Living with ME' Exercise, by Dr. Charles Shepherd
  • As good as it gets, C. Low

Volume 22, number 3, Spring 2003

  • Awareness week 2003
  • Medical pages, by Dr. Nicole Phillips:
    • ME/CFS definition - 2002 Oxford concise medical dictionary
    • The relevance of licorice, P. Twite
    • Mild hypocortisolism confirmed in CFS, AJ Clease et al
    • Diagnostic test for ME, University of Glasgow
    • Tilt test formula - a diagnostic marker for CFS, JE Nashitz et al
    • New development in endocrinology: DHES in the management of adrenal gland suppression, Charles Shepherd
    • Primary biliary atresia - similarities to CFS, Charles Shepherd
    • Blood flow normal in CFS patients
    • Antioxidant supplement may help people with ME/CFS
  • Re-creating myself, N. Flanagan
  • Lyme disease, R. Trudeau
  • Helen's story, S. James
  • Lactose intolerance, S. Spiesser
  • Why scents don't make sense, G. Ziem
  • Coming to terms with a life you didn't plan

Volume 22, number 2, Winter 2003

  • 2002 survey results
  • The Victorian Aids and Equipment Program, B. Oberin
  • Disability Support Pension
  • Medical pages, by Dr. Nicole Phillips:
    • Pacing and graded exercise therapy, by Dr. N. Phillips
    • Chief Medical Officer working group (UK) Some interesting findings on current "treatment", D. Jones
    • Cutting out wheat - a cautionary tale, Dr. Charles Shepherd
    • A warning about 'reverse therapy', Dr. Charles Shepherd
    • More evidence about interleukins and cognitive dysfunction, JD Weaver; et al.
    • HICKIE's sphere gets a bad rap
    • Therapy of circulation rhythm disorders in CFS: no symptomatic improvement with melatonin or phototherapy, Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Group (UK)
    • CFS: Lactic acid bacteria may be of therapeutic value, CFS-FM Integrative Care Centre (CAN)
  • Managing ME/CFS, V. Clarke
  • Fernando's Story
  • Grumble guts - part 2, S. Spiesser
  • Coping strategies to help you through relapse, S. Firth
  • Families and friends and ME/CFS, J. Stevenson
  • We are survivors (for those born before 1940)
  • My experience with ME/CFS, M. Beach
  • A true ME/CFS "tail", J. Sandford

Volume 22, number 1, Autumn 2003

  • More correspondence on the guidelines in the MJA
  • Medical pages, by Dr. Nicole Phillips:
    • Learning more about antidepressants, Dr. N. Phillips
    • Difference between CFS and depression, Moss; Morris; Petrie
    • Something interesting?
  • ME/CFS Victoria Seminar
  • Amy's Song, C. Scholten-Smith
  • Income protection insurance for people with ME/CFS, J. Berrill
  • Grumble guts - part 1, S. Spiesser
  • Inquiry into the education of students with disabilities, J. McDonald
  • Travels with his donkeys for ME/CFS awareness, J. Williams 

Volume 21, number 4, Summer 2002

  • ME/CFS disability claims, J. Berrill
  • Are you getting enough sunshine?, S. Spiesser
  • Commotion on the Murray, A. Thomas
  • Medical pages, by Dr. Nicole Phillips
    • New book: TEACH ME
    • CFS/ME/FM primary care practice research and evaluation project
    • Some interesting general practice findings, Dr. D. Lewis
    • MRI results predict symptoms, Cook, DB et al
    • CFS may increase lipoprotein peroxidation, Manuel, Y; Kennoy, B et al
    • Using antidepressants to treat chronic fatigue syndrome, Charles Lapp
    • Grief and depression, Dr. N. Phillips
  • "I don't drink tea" I said, S. Gardener
  • Radio therapy, S. Pascoe
  • The state of the penguin, B. Oberin
  • Exercise: should we or shouldn't we?, J. Finch
  • Those "old me" days, N. Goranson
  • Losing friends, J. Stevenson
  • Zoo stories, J. Stevenson

Volume 21, number 3: Spring 2002

  • Joint letter to the Australian Medical Journal
  • Medical pages, by Dr. Nicole Phillips:
    • An ME/CFS management course: pilot completed
    • Possible triggers and more of onset of CFS, DeBecker; DeMeirleir
    • Acetylcholine research published
    • Willow bark for chronic pain?
    • Effects of fish on cytokines
    • Steroid medication no help to help CFS patients who faint
    • The role of visual processing systems
    • Visual dysfunction in CFS, L. Vedelago
  • But aren't you paralysed?, B. Oberin
  • The place, A. Delves
  • Environmentally caused illness, M. Nass
  • Studying with ME/CFS, S. Yuill
  • My story, M. Smith
  • Princess diagnosed with ME/CFS, J. Sandford

Volume 21, number 2: Winter 2002

  • The continuing saga of the guidelines
  • Pacing, Dr. Charles Shepherd
  • Medical pages, by Dr. Nicole Phillips:
    • The place of psychiatry in the CFS debate - prejudice, power and pitfalls, Dr N. Philips
    • Summary
    • Neurasthenia
    • A selection of papers
    • Cognitive behavior therapy and graded exercise therapy
    • Psychiatry’s stance - the Reasons
    • Psychiatry and CFS
    • References
    • HPA axis dysfunction, hydrocortisone treatment
  • Gentility disease, J. Stevenson
  • National youth roundtable, N. Melbourne
  • The theif of many lives, K. Houghton
  • Awareness week in Tasmania, E. Wood
  • Frustration, K. Icke
  • Interview with S. Harris, R. Beech

Volume 21, number 1: Autumn 2002

  • UK report on CFS, M. Smith
  • The society in transition, L. Vertigan
  • Medical pages, by Dr. Nicole Phillips:
    • Conferences proceedings information, S. Molesworth
    • Definition, Prof. Anthony Komaroff; DeBecker
    • Gastro-intestinal function, Burnett; Butt
    • Cardiovascular function/exercise, Behan; Sargent; McGrath
    • Infection and immune function, Nicolson; DeMeirleir; Ablashi
    • Psychiatry, E. Stein
    • Pathophysiology/Symptomatology, DeMeirleir; Casse; Cosford; Tooley; McGregor; Emms
    • New treatment trials, Veneulen; DeBecker
    • Sociological equity issues, Millen; Morris
    • Medicolegal implications of diagnosis, Speight; Chapman; Molesworth
    • Clinical cases, Cosford; Schoeffel; Burnet; Peterson
    • Management strategies, Vallings; DeMeirleir
  • On courage, D. Lees
  • Awareness Week 2001: May 5-12
  • Case histories, M. Jepson; C. Morgan
  • Ten commandments, B. Oberin
  • Food for thought, Dr. B. Paks

Volume 20, number 4: Summer 2001

  • Survey results
  • Fever when you hold me tight, E. Tom
  • Pictorial diary for 2001
  • Medical pages, by Dr. Nicole Phillips:
    • The onset of ME/CFS
    • T-cells and the immune system
    • Other treatment possibilities
    • Evidence for an auto-immune factor in CFS
    • Depression and the immune system - more evidence
    • CFS: Neurological findings may be related to bold-brain barrier permeability
  • The mental chest of drawers, S. Corona
  • Well-being and being well, J. Stevenson
  • Respite/care centre discussion paper
  • Companion animals, Prof. Adrian Baumann
  • Don't mention it: CFS and stigma, M. Rhoades
  • Was it something you ate?, S. Spiesser

Volume 20, number 3: Spring 2001

  • The third international clinical and scientific meeting for ME/CFS
  • Multiple chemical sensitivity, A. Kennedy
  • The wheelchair traveller returns with some observations, K. Harrison
  • Caution, J. Wilson
  • Finding joy, S. Bartelt
  • Mind, body, spirit, P. Canet
  • Medical pages, by Dr. Nicole Phillips:
    • Newsflash: 2nd draft guidelines now out!
    • The neuroendocrine system and CFS
    • Is CFS linked to vaccinations?
    • Hot off the press: a sensible theory linking depression and CFS
    • Book review
    • Hot off the press: CFS is a psychiatric disorder
  • Case history, D. Thomas
  • Dietary hints for managing hypoglycemia
  • Glycemic index table for some common carbohydrate foods
  • But mum doesn't look sick: a guide for kids with parents with ME/CFS
  • Xona the Warrier Princess, by J. Stevenson
  • Simulating disabilities, by B. Oberin

Volume 20, number 2: Winter 2001

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Volume 20, number 1: Autumn 2001

  • Gene mutation study, Dr. David Torpy
  • Repairing self esteem, by V. Rubie
  • Get mobile, get a wheelchair, by M. Jepson
  • Medical pages:
    • Doctors attitude to ME/CFS
    • Paediatric CFS, by Dr. David Bell
    • The course of severe chronic fatigue syndrome in childhood, L. Rangell, et al
    • Infections and CFS, M. Nasrella
    • More bug news: coagulase negative staphylococci
    • Treatment trials, JB Hickie et al
    • Treatment of CFS with 5-HT3 receptor antagonists - preliminary results, M. Spath et al
    • Cognitive behaviour therapy for adults with CFS, JR Price et al
    • Neurasthenia, psychiatry and CFS: a working trend
  • Case history, M. Bailey

Volume 19, number 4: Summer 2000

  • Pregnancy: Sarah's diary
  • Keeping people out of your envelope, by M. Perkins
  • Water, by J. Brumfitt
  • Medical pages:
    • Symptom variation: illness or host, by David S. Bell
    • News about orthodox treatment and alternative treatments which may be used in ME/CFS, by Charles Shepherd
    • Symptom relief update, by Charles Shepherd
    • Adelaide CFS research group report, by C. Sargent
    • Spinal surgery prompts serious controversies
  • Unexpected gains from experiencing chronic illness, by F. Tate
  • Work, welfare, education, ME/CFS and me, by J. Reilly
  • Day by day living with a loved one with ME/CFS, by M. Thibodeau
  • To exercise or rest, that is the question, by R. Beech
  • Fatigue, by J. Spotila

Volume 19, number 3: Spring 2000

  • Living on the riverbank: Anelie's story
  • The FM/ME/CFS foothold, by B. Oberin
  • A stitch in time, by D. Morris
  • Medical pages
    • Report on seminar led by Prof. Tim Roberts, Sat 6th May 2000
    • Taijiquan, healing and ME/CFS, by H. Fingeret
    • Students: save energy, by S. Stevens
    • The role of laboratory tests in diagnoses of ME/CFS, by Charles W. Lapp
    • ME/CFS: where do we stand at the moment, by Dr John Whiting
  • Xona the Warrier Princess, by J. Stevenson
  • Down but not out, by S. Smith
  • Professor Tim Roberts addresses seminars and workshops in Tasmania

Volume 19, number 2: Winter 2000

  • Awareness Week activities
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT): Various opinions
  • Surviving diets, by B. Oberin
  • Medical pages
    • Dr Klimas' lecture capsule;
    • A new mental illness;
    • Medical questions and answers
  • Those rainy days, by L. Lorden
  • Panorama - in depth report; by K. Smith
  • Clean your bowl, by D. Lees

Volume 19, number 1: Autumn 2000

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