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...
Pathogens, Blood Clots and Nasty NETS: the PolyBio Long COVID Symposium Pt 2
Geoff's Narration The GIST Personal Update A Big Crash - I always feel compelled to explain what happened when the blogs suddenly stop for an extended time. This time it was a self-inflicted injury - which is a good thing, really. I am usually very good in hot...
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