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Prevalence Of Depression, Anxiety, Fatigue, And Headache Before And After Long COVID Onset: A Case–Control Study In The Total Population Of Region Stockholm
Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, or long COVID, include diverse symptoms and remain a major concern worldwide. This study investigates the occurrence of depression, anxiety, fatigue, and headache 1 year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic (2019), 12 months prior to, and 6 months after long COVID diagnosis in individuals diagnosed with long COVID and matched population-based controls.
The German Government Wants To Increase Funding For Research Into ME/CFS
The number of long-term COVID and ME/CFS cases has increased sharply since the pandemic. Therefore, €500 million is to be invested in research by 2036.
Fibromyalgia Finally Gets A Genetic Fingerprint
A massive global study links the chronic pain condition to 26 genes associated with brain signalling, marking a turning point in understanding its biological roots.
Study Finds Patients Of Chronic Fatigue May Tend To Have Abnormal Breathing
Researchers have found that people with chronic fatigue syndrome tend to experience shortness of breath, which offers a target for treatment and may bring relief from symptoms.
Why Long COVID Hits Women Harder Than Men
By comparing blood, immune-cell profiles, and gene activity in people with and without long COVID, researchers at University of Alberta uncovered biological differences that map onto those harsher, longer lasting symptoms for women.
Asda Delivery Driver 'Steps Down' After Comment Left Man Feeling 'Degraded'
An Asda delivery driver in the UK, who allegedly made a Fibromyalgia sufferer feel "degraded" by his comments, has stepped down from his role.
Action For ME Launches The 2025 Big Survey
Action for ME has opened its 2025 Big Survey, inviting people across the UK to share their experiences of living with CFS and ME.
Link Found Between Chronic Fatigue And Abnormal Breathing Could Lead To New Treatments
New study finds that many people with chronic fatigue syndrome experience disordered breathing which may be worsening symptoms.
The Celebrities Suffering With Fibromyalgia - From Lady Gaga's 'Head To Toe Pain' And Morgan Freeman's Nerve Damage To Kirsty Young's Fight For Diagnosis After Medics 'Snorted' At Her
An article from The Daily Mail focusing on celebrities with Fibromyalgia.
My Life Was Dominated By Unbelievable Levels Of Pain, Then My Doctor Suggested I Took Medical Cannabis
Retired Welsh school teacher Steven Griffiths described how his life 'felt impossible' with Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Fibromyalgia until he discovered the new way of dealing with his day-to-day pain.
Women Are Three Times More Likely Than Men To Get Severe Long COVID: Here's Why
Research published in Cell Reports Medicine reveals key biological differences that may explain why women with long COVID—especially those who develop chronic fatigue syndrome—tend to experience more severe and persistent symptoms than men do.
Negative Results In Long COVID Clinical Trials: Choosing Outcome Measures For A Heterogeneous Disease
Research published in The Lancet: Infectious Diseases.