Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

Evidence-Based Reports

State of knowledge workshop report: myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)research (2011)[NIH] NEW

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (2010) [Clinical Evidence] updated Athens Log-in required

Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs for the treatment of idiopathic chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome (2009)[Cochrane]

Efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome: a meta-analysis (2008)[DARE]

The treatment and management of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in adults and children (2007) [HTA]

The treatment and management of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in adults and children (2007) [DARE]

A review of the scientific literature for diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome/ myalgic encephalopathy (CFS/ME) (2006) [HTA]

Cognitive behavioural therapy in chronic fatigue syndrome: a randomised controlled trial of an outpatient group programme (2006) [NCCHTA]

The placebo response in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2006) [DARE]



Clinical Guidelines

Chronic fatigue syndrome and myalgic encephalopathy (CFS/ME)(2011)[Map of Medicine]updated

Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) guideline (2007)[NICE]

Evidence Based Guideline for the Management of CFS/ME(Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalopathy)in Children and Young People (2004) [RCPCH]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalopathy(CFS/ME) (2004) [Department of Health]


Recent articles in Core Journals

Prevalence of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) in three regions of England: a repeated cross-sectional study in primary care(2011)[BMC Med] NEW

Nurse led, home based self help treatment for patients in primary care with chronic fatigue syndrome: randomised controlled trial (2010)[BMJ]

Guided self-instructions for people with chronic fatigue syndrome: randomised controlled trial (2008)[Br J Psychiatry]

Cognitive-behavioural therapy v. mirtazapine for chronic fatigue and neurasthenia: randomised placebo-controlled trial (2008)[Br J Psychiatry]

Diagnosis and management of chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy): summary of NICE guidance (2007) [BMJ]

Chronic fatigue syndrome (2006) [Lancet]

Does methylphenidate reduce the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome? (2006) [Am J Med]


eTextbooks

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (2011) [eMedicine] updated

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (2010)[Mentor]

Chronic fatigue syndrome: diagnosis and management (2007) [BMJ Learning]


Clinical Queries

Is there any evidence for the use of xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV) in diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? (2010)[ATTRACT]

Is there evidence that melatonin treatment improves symptoms of fatigue in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome? (2009)[TRIPAnswers]

Can ECT be used in the management of chronic fatigue syndrome and if so, is it effective? (2009)[TRIPAnswers]

What are the effects of pregnancy in chronic fatigue syndrome? (2008)[TRIP Answers]



Patient Information

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (2011)[NHS Choices]reviewed

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (2010)[BUPA Health Information] updated


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