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science1 month ago•8 min saved

Long COVID and ME/CFS drive distinct skeletal muscle changes beyond bed-rest effects

60-day bed rest in healthy adults causes muscle atrophy and altered maximal exercise responses without changing fiber type, whereas long COVID and ME/CFS patients show more glycolytic fibers (with ME/CFS showing type I–specific atrophy); oxidative phosphorylation capacity only links to maximal oxygen uptake after bed rest, indicating that inactivity alone cannot explain the reduced exercise capacity in these patients, suggesting disease-specific skeletal muscle remodeling.

via Nature|

#bed-rest #long-covid #mecfs

sciencehealth1 month ago•7 min saved

Glymphatic System Dysfunction Linked to ME/CFS, Australian Study Suggests

Australian researchers report preliminary MRI-based evidence that ME/CFS patients have reduced glymphatic (brain-waste clearance) function, detected with a non-invasive diffusion MRI approach and most evident in the brain's right hemisphere; the findings, published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, link sleep problems and cognitive symptoms to impaired brain clearance and suggest a potential non-invasive path toward diagnosis and treatment—though the study is small and further research is needed.

via ScienceAlert|

#brain-clearance #glymphatic-system #mecfs

science4 months ago•4 min saved

ME/CFS Memorial Review Maps Four Life-Changing Struggles

A review of 505 memorials for people who died with ME/CFS identifies four major life themes—systemic neglect, clinical neglect, social disconnection, and personal burden—showing how undervaluation of ME/CFS affects care, finances, and mortality, and calling for a 40-fold increase in NIH funding and greater recognition of suicide risk.

via ScienceAlert|

#chronic-fatigue-syndrome #healthcare-neglect #mecfs

health8 months ago•3 min saved

Brainstem and Hidden Infections: Unraveling Long COVID and ME/CFS Causes

A new hypothesis suggests that damage to the brainstem caused by viral infections like COVID-19 may underlie symptoms of Long COVID and ME/CFS, potentially explaining their multi-system effects and guiding future research and treatments.

via IFLScience|

#brainstem-damage #health #long-covid

health9 months ago•4 min saved

Blood Test Confirms Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Scientists have developed a highly accurate (96%) blood test for diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) using DNA folding technology, which could improve diagnosis and treatment, and may also aid in diagnosing long Covid.

via ScienceDaily|

#blood-test #chronic-fatigue-syndrome #diagnostics

health10 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Develop Revolutionary Blood Test to Diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Scientists have developed a highly accurate blood test using 3D genomic technology that can diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) with 96% accuracy, potentially transforming diagnosis and paving the way for similar tests for Long COVID.

via SciTechDaily|

#3d-genomics #blood-test #chronic-fatigue-syndrome

health10 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Develop Highly Accurate Blood Test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Scientists have developed the first blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) with high sensitivity and specificity, potentially enabling earlier and more accurate diagnosis, though further validation is needed before clinical use.

via The Guardian|

#blood-test #chronic-fatigue-syndrome #diagnosis

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Pre-Work Fatigue: The Growing Impact of Chronic Fatigue and COVID on Americans

The article highlights the significant rise in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) cases in the US due to COVID-19, estimating around 5.7 million affected individuals with substantial economic costs ranging from $225 billion to $305 billion annually, emphasizing the urgent need for increased research, healthcare infrastructure, and public health strategies.

via CounterPunch.org|

#covid-19 #economic-impact #health

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Genetic Factors Identified in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A large UK genetic study called DecodeME identified eight genetic signals associated with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), providing biological evidence for the disease's origins and potentially guiding future treatments, though further research is needed to fully understand these findings.

via ScienceAlert|

#chronic-fatigue #decodeme #genetics

health1 year ago•4 min saved

Genetic research confirms biological basis of ME/CFS

A large genetic study called DecodeME identified eight new genetic regions linked to ME/CFS, providing the first robust evidence of genetic contributions to the syndrome, which affects millions worldwide and involves immune and nervous system dysfunction. The study analyzed over 15,000 patients of European ancestry, highlighting potential biological pathways involved in the disease, though further research is needed to develop diagnostics or treatments.

via Live Science|

#decodeme #genetics #genome-wide-association-study

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Genetic Differences Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A large genetic study of 15,500 people with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) identified eight genetic signals related to immune and nervous system functions, offering potential for future diagnostics and treatments, though more research is needed to understand the disease fully.

via Financial Times|

#biological-study #chronic-fatigue-syndrome #dna-variations

health1 year ago•5 min saved

New Study Links Long COVID and Brain Fog to Neurodegenerative Changes

A new study proposes that viruses like COVID-19 induce endothelial cell senescence, leading to blood clotting, reduced blood flow, and symptoms like brain fog and fatigue in long-COVID and ME/CFS patients. The research aims to develop diagnostic tools and targeted therapies by identifying 'zombie' blood vessel cells, potentially improving treatment for these chronic conditions.

via The Independent|

#cell-senescence #endothelial-cells #health

health1 year ago•7 min saved

Gut Microbiome and AI: Unlocking the Secrets of Chronic Fatigue and Long COVID

A groundbreaking AI study reveals that ME/CFS disrupts key interactions between the gut microbiome, immune system, and metabolism, with 90% accuracy in diagnosis using BioMapAI, paving the way for personalized treatments and validation of the disease's biological basis, especially relevant for long COVID.

via Neuroscience News|

#ai-biomarkers #gut-microbiome #health

health1 year ago•3 min saved

New Blood Test Offers Reliable Diagnosis for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A large-scale study has identified consistent blood differences in ME/CFS patients compared to healthy individuals, highlighting potential biomarkers for diagnosis and dispelling misconceptions that the illness is purely psychological or due to deconditioning.

via Medical Xpress|

#biological-differences #blood-biomarkers #chronic-fatigue-syndrome

health1 year ago•2 min saved

New Blood Test Promises Reliable Diagnosis for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found significant blood differences in ME/CFS patients compared to healthy individuals, supporting the development of a blood test for diagnosis and challenging the misconception that the condition is psychological.

via BBC|

#biomarkers #blood-test #chronic-fatigue-syndrome