WASF3: A Critically Important Process in ME/CFS? Paul Hwang’s Surprising Saga
A mitochondrial disrupter called WASF3 could be dysregulating many systems in ME/CFS.
Jarred Younger on Neuroinflammation, “the” Brain Hub, the “Most Disappointing Event” and more in ME/CFS
Jarred Younger, found of the Neuroinflammation, Fatigue, and Pain lab talked about what's exciting him in ME/CFS, FM, and long COVID
Is a WEAKENED Fight/Flight System Causing ME/CFS and Long COVID? Part II
A new study suggests that a weakened fight/flight response originating in the brain may play a key role in ME/CFS and long COVID.
Frayed Brain Connections in ME/CFS Tell a Tale
Frayed brain connections help explain the cognitive, sensory, and movement problems in ME/CFS.
The Fatigue in ME/CFS Comes From the Brain … Or does it?
An NIH paper proposed that the fatigue in ME/CFS is caused by the brain. That might not be the end of the story, however.
Long COVID Study Finds Major Energy Deficits in the Brain
A long COVID study examining, for the first time, energy levels in the brain, found them to be depleted in a large region called the cingulate cortex.
The Big Long COVID Neuroplasticity Trial: Did it Work?
A large neuroplasticity long COVID trial appears to noticeably improve a small subset of patients, and has small to modest effects on most others.
The UK’s Long COVID Triple Treatment Trial (Not Surprisingly) Bombs
A large UK Long COVID treatment trial that assessed 3 drugs/drug combos utterly failed. It's not alone - none of the 14 or so largish long COVID trials have produced good results. Perhaps it's not a surprise, though. Check out the blog to learn why.
Stepping Backwards – the U.S.’s Attempt to Politicize Scientific Research: An Editorial
Geoff's Narration The GIST Health Update - continued slow improvement! Hot Button Post - the reason Health Rising almost never posts on political issues is that they hardly ever intrude upon medical research. In this case, the Trump administration's proposed rule...
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