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26 March, 2026Australia

Spike-Specific IgG4 Persists Years After mRNA Vaccination In ME/CFS And Long COVID Patients, Exploratory Study Finds

A new exploratory cohort study led by Ana M. Espino of the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, in collaboration with researchers at Vall d’Hebron Research Institute and the University of Barcelona, reports persistent class switching toward spike-specific IgG4 antibodies following repeated SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination in patients with post-acute infection syndromes.

26 March, 2026Australia

Psilocybin–From Psychedelic Mushrooms–May Help Persistent Lyme

People living with Lyme disease-associated chronic illness often face persistent symptoms such as pain, fatigue, cognitive fog, and mood issues, even after repeated antibiotic treatments.

25 March, 2026Australia

Obituary: The Clear, Reasoned Voice Of Scottish Campaigner David Black Sadly Silenced

The UK's ME Association have to mark the passing of David Black (b.1947), whose strong, rational arguments about the proper recognition of ME/CFS, and the needs to be met to help existing patients and carers and reduce the burden of illness with new cases, were published in Scottish Legal News over recent years.

25 March, 2026Australia

Mark Lamarr Tried To Avoid Driving Ban By Claiming Public Transport Was Exhausting

Former UK TV presenter given six-month disqualification for speeding despite arguing he has chronic fatigue syndrome

25 March, 2026Australia

Cost-Effectiveness Of Pregabalin, Duloxetine, And Milnacipran Vs Amitriptyline For Moderate To Severe Fibromyalgia

Among adults with moderate to severe fibromyalgia, how do pregabalin, duloxetine, and milnacipran compare with amitriptyline in terms of cost-effectiveness?

24 March, 2026Australia

'It's Like I'm Still Living In A Covid Lockdown'

Speaking to he BBC as the UK marks the sixth anniversary of the first Covid lockdown, Gabby Rudge-Cox, 42, said developing long Covid had stopped her life "dead in its tracks" and left her a "shell of her former self".

24 March, 2026Australia

Our Son Loved The Outdoors - Invisible Illness Means He Now Can't Walk Or Talk

It is heartbreaking for Myfanwy and Charlie Sleep to watch their once active 28-year-old son lying in bed every day, unable to walk or talk. Tomos Sleep, from Swansea, was diagnosed with severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, in 2023.

23 March, 2026Australia

Emerge Podcast Episode 51 - Dr Emma Tippett

In this podcast, Anne Wilson, CEO Emerge Australia, is in conversation with Dr Emma Tippett, Director Clinic Nineteen. Emma began her career in basic science research before pursuing a medical degree and specialising in infectious diseases. This foundation in both science and medicine shaped her approach to clinical practice, particularly during the COVID‐19 pandemic.

23 March, 2026Australia

I Saw 20 Doctors For Unexplained Symptoms—Until One Diagnosed Me With Mold Exposure From A Least-Suspected Source

Not even five neurologists could get to the bottom of her case. A young woman shares the test that finally brought answers.

22 March, 2026Australia

Incidence Age Is Bimodal For Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, With Higher Severity Burden For Early Onset Disease

A study that analysed survey data from over 9,000 respondents with ME/CFS from 10 European countries, and observe an early onset peak with a mean of 16.0 years old (standard deviation [sd]: 4.3) and a late onset peak at 36.6 years old (sd: 10.5).

22 March, 2026Australia

PR Expert Makes Her Debut On New Radio Station In Lichfield

A Midland PR expert has made her inaugural appearance on a new radio station in her hometown of Lichfield.

22 March, 2026Australia

It’s Not You, It’s M.E – A Week-Long Depiction Of Fatigue

It’s Not You, It’s M.E is a short, single-session video game about living with chronic health conditions.