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Latest research articles and abstracts

By mecfs-vic | Wed, 25/11/2009 - 15:32

This section contains references to journal articles and abstracts on the latest research developments related to ME/CFS.

2011 Journal Articles

October

Fluge, O et al (2011) 'Benefit from B Lymphocyte Depletion using the Anti- CD20  Antibody Rituximab in Cgronic Fatigue Syndrome. A Double- Blind and Placebo- Controlled Study' Plos One [Full Text, October 2011]

Wilhelmsen, M et al (2011) 'Analgesic effects of melatonin: a review of current evidence from experimental and clinical studies', Journal of Pineal Research, vol. 51, no. 3, pp. 270-277 [Full Text, October]

Chen, X et al (2011) 'Intestinal epithelial cell-derived integrin αβ6 plays an important role in the induction of regulatory T cells and inhibits an antigen-specific Th2 response', Journal of Leukocyte Biology, vol. 90, no. 4, pp. 751-759 [Abstract, Epub ahead of print, October

Maes, M et al (2011) 'Evidence for inflammation and activation of cell-mediated immunity in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): Increased interleukin-1, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, PMN-elastase, lysozyme and neopterin', J Affect Disord [Abstract, Epub ahead of print, October].

Jason, LA et al (2011) 'Fatigue Scales and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Issues of Sensitivity and Specificity', Disabil Stud Q, vol. 31, no. 1, [Full Text, October].

September

Evering, RM et al (2011) 'Deviations in daily physical activity patterns in patients with the chronic fatigue syndrome: A case control study', J Psychosom Res, vol. 71, no. 3, pp. 129-135 [Abstract, Epub ahead of print, September].

Missen, A et al (2011) 'The financial and psychological impacts on mothers of children with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME)', Child Care Health Dev [Abstract, Epub ahead of print, September].

Wolff, D et al (2011) 'Presence of murine leukemia virus (MLV)-related virus gene sequences in a commercial RT-PCR reagent', Clin Lab, vol. 57, no. 7-8, pp. 631-634 [Abstract, September].

Wensaas, KA et al (2011) 'Irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue 3 years after acute giardiasis: historic cohort study', Gut [Full Text, September].

Collin, SM et al (2011) 'The impact of CFS/ME on employment and productivity in the UK: a cross-sectional study based on the CFS/ME National Outcomes Database', BMC Health Serv Res, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 217 [Full Text, September].

Smith, SB et al (2011) 'Large candidate gene association study reveals genetic risk factors and therapeutic targets for fibromyalgia', Arthritis Rheum [Abstract, Epub ahead of print, September].

August

Mi, Z et al (2011) 'Absence of xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus in blood donors in China', Transfusion [Abstract, Epub ahead of print, August]
 
Jason, LA (2011) 'Small Wins Matter in Advocacy Movements: Giving Voice to Patients', Am J Community Psychol  [Abstract, Epub ahead of print, August]
 
Harberts, E et al (2011) 'Human herpesvirus-6 entry into the central nervous system through the olfactory pathway', Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, vol. 108, no. 33, pp. 13734-13739 [Abstract, Epub ahead of print, August]
 
Yaffe, K et al (2011) 'Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Hypoxia, and Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Older Women', JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, vol. 306, no. 6, pp. 613-619 [Full Text, August].

July

De Luca, C et al (2011) 'The search for reliable biomarkers of disease in multiple chemical sensitivity and other environmental intolerances', Int J Environ Res Public Health, vol. 8, no. 7, pp. 2770-2797 [Full Text, July]
 
Bansal, AS et al (2011) 'Chronic fatigue syndrome, the immune system and viral infection', Brain Behav Immun [Abstract, Epub ahead of print, July]
 
Carruthers, BM et al (2011) 'Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: International Consensus Criteria', Journal of Internal Medicine, [Abstract, July].
 
Li, B et al (2011) 'Longitudinal Health Study of US 1991 Gulf War Veterans: Changes in Health Status at 10-Year Follow-up', Am J Epidemiol, [Abstract, Epub ahead of print, Jul 27].
 
Hohn, O et al (2011) 'Origin of XMRV and its Demise as a Human Pathogen Associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome', Viruses, vol. 3, no. 8, pp. 1312-1319 [Full Text, July].
 

Hollingsworth, KG et al (2011) 'Impaired Cardiac Function in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome measured using Magnetic Resonance Cardiac Tagging', J Intern Med, [Abstract, Epub ahead of print, July].

 
 
Ruiz, E et al (2011) 'Chronic fatigue syndrome: study of a consecutive series of 824 cases assessed in two specialized units', Rev Clin Esp, [Abstract, Epub ahead of print, July].
 

Nijs, J et al (2011) 'In the mind or in the brain? Scientific evidence for central sensitisation in chronic fatigue syndrome', Eur J Clin Invest, [Abstract, Epub ahead of print, July].