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Review finds evidence that the stress-hormone system is less responsive in ME/CFS

A review paper has been published examining whether ME/CFS might be associated with consistent changes in cortisol—a hormone involved in…

DNA Methylation in ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia

Prof. Andrea Polli and Jolien Hendrix from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium are co-first authors of a new paper,…

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New study to assess “Intermittent Hypoxia-Hyperoxia Treatment” for ME/CFS

A detailed protocol has been published for a study investigating the effectiveness of a treatment called “intermittent hypoxia-hyperoxia treatment” (IHHT)…

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Hormones in ME/CFS and long COVID – a proposed framework for researchers

NB: When considering information concerning groups of people with ME/CFS and those with long COVID, it is important to remember…

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Are muscle symptoms in ME/CFS linked to different body systems?

As explained in a paper, published in the Journal of Translation Medicine, muscle-related symptoms – including “exertional muscle pain, very…

Research from Dr Sarah Annesley’s team provides evidence of altered lipid metabolism in ME/CFS.

Dr Sarah Annesley and the team at La Trobe University in Australia, let by Dr Daniel Missailidis, have published a…

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ISLC-PAIS 2026 Part 3: What worked well and areas for further consideration

NB: When considering information concerning groups of people with ME/CFS and those with long COVID, it is important to remember…

‘Self-management support’ often fails to reflect the physical and cognitive nature of the ME/CFS

The NICE guidelines for diagnosing and managing ME/CFS in England emphasise the importance of personalised care plans tailored to individual…

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ISLC-PAIS 2026 Part 2: Systems thinking, terminology, and negative trials

NB: When considering information concerning groups of people with ME/CFS and those with long COVID, it is important to remember…

ISLC-PAIS 2026 Part 1: Highlights from ME Research UK–funded projects

NB: When considering information concerning groups of people with ME/CFS and those with long COVID, it is important to remember…