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Reporting of Harms Associated with Graded Exercise Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, by Tom Kindlon - This paper reports on the harms often experienced by ME/CFS patients as a result of these therapies, identifies problems with the reporting of harms in previous randomized controlled trials and suggests potential strategies for improvement in the future.
Videos of the Patient Day presentations from the IACFS/ME Conference (September 2011) have been posted on the National ME/FM Action Network site. There are 13 presentations, each approximately 30 minutes. Topics include diagnosis, treatment and management, research, and disability, and are presented by some of the foremost practitioners in these fields.
President's Letter - Winter 2012
MassCFIDS 2011 Fall Meeting Highlights Part 2 - Drs. Kenneth Friedman and Alan Gurwitt brought encouraging news to ME/CFS patients.
MassCFIDS 2011 Fall Meeting Highlights Part 1 - Summary of Dr. Anthony Komaroff's review of the 2011 IACFS/ME meeting highlights.
For Health Care Providers – Two items have been added to the For Health Care Providers article index:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee - November 2011 meeting
Videocast and copies of all presentations from the November meeting are now available on the CFSAC website. Check out the Committee's review of the CDC website on the morning of Day 2. This is an important site for those who are following public advocacy for ME/CFS and the activities of the CDC and NIH.
Emergency Preparedness Plans for CFIDS, CFS, ME and FM Patients
Practical tips for preparing for short-term weather-related emergencies, as well as advice for what documents you will need to have at the ready in case of dire emergency, such as a house fire.
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