Posted by Cort Johnson Many researchers think the problems in the brain or central nervous system probably play a key role in ME/CFS. Some of the most interesting research in the past couple of years has focused on the brain and the Ottawa conference was no exception. At the conference we saw research findings begin to focus on specific areas
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Ottawa IACFS/ME CFS Conference IV: The Immune System!
Posted by Cort Johnson Montoya Calls for New Research Focus The Immune System! The ever-present, ever complex immune system – a place of so many hopes in CFS and such a tough nut to crack. In his opening address for the Infectious Pathogens section Dr. Montoya pointed out how inconsistent study results have made it difficult to get a handle
ContinueOttawa III: The Most Expensive Disorder Facing the Medical Profession – Clauw on FM and CFS
Posted by Cort Johnson Ottawa Conference Reports III: The Most Expensive Disorder: Clauw on the Fibromyalgia and CFS-ness of Chronic Illness Clauw is a fascinating figure. Clauw comes from the fibromyalgia side but if you don’t have FM don’t think there’s not something here for you as well. Clauw believes a very large group of people with chronic illnesses
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