Medical Information
Lectures
Dr Dan Peterson's lecture on ME/CFS on 6 November 2011 at Stockholm | Vimeo www.rme.nu
Dr. Dan Peterson is among the world's leading ME/CFS experts. As one of the pioneers in the field, he has now over 25 years of experience in both clinical treatment of ME/CFS and research. His clinic in Nevada treats ME/CFS patients from and throughout the United States. Dr. Peterson has done research on the biological mechanisms of ME/CFS and has developed methods for adequate diagnosis, testing and treatment.
Part 1 (26:32): History, Definition, Criteria
Part 2 (26:08): Research info, Possible causes and symptoms, Testing and treatment suggestions
Part 3 (27:47): Medication
Part 4 (28:13): Bio and pathological marks of ME, Future
Dr. Dan Peterson is among the world's leading ME/CFS experts. As one of the pioneers in the field, he has now over 25 years of experience in both clinical treatment of ME/CFS and research. His clinic in Nevada treats ME/CFS patients from and throughout the United States. Dr. Peterson has done research on the biological mechanisms of ME/CFS and has developed methods for adequate diagnosis, testing and treatment.
Part 1 (26:32): History, Definition, Criteria
Part 2 (26:08): Research info, Possible causes and symptoms, Testing and treatment suggestions
Part 3 (27:47): Medication
Part 4 (28:13): Bio and pathological marks of ME, Future
CPD Points for Australian GP
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Medical Observer
Medical Observer (MO) learning is provided by UBM Medica Australia Pty Ltd (publisher of Medical Observer), which is an RACGP Endorsed Provider and is accredited with ACRRM's Professional Development Program.
Medical Observer (MO) learning is provided by UBM Medica Australia Pty Ltd (publisher of Medical Observer), which is an RACGP Endorsed Provider and is accredited with ACRRM's Professional Development Program.
Guidelines
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: International Consensus Criteria (ME ICC)
The latest diagnostic and research sample selection criteria of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) backed up by biomedical research findings as well as removing "fatigue" from the name. Published at Journal of Internal Medicine on 20 July 2011. Full article was posted at ME Association.
The latest diagnostic and research sample selection criteria of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) backed up by biomedical research findings as well as removing "fatigue" from the name. Published at Journal of Internal Medicine on 20 July 2011. Full article was posted at ME Association.
ME/CFS: Case Definitions & Guidelines for Medical Practitioners aka Canadian Consensus Document
This is the guideline that people with ME/CFS and their advocate organisations worldwide want for diagnosis and research sample selection criteria.
ME/CFS Guidelines for GPs
Guidelines for South Australian GPs based on Canadian Consensus Document
ME/CFS Diagnosis: Delay Harms Health: Early Diagnosis: Why is it so important?
48% of GPs did not feel confident with making a diagnosis of ME/CFS.
Severity of ME/CFS is linked to the length of time before the diagnosis
was made.
Assessment & Treatment Guidelines for Patients with ME/CFS: Clinical Guidelines for Psychiatrists
Eleanor Stein MD FRCP(C)
The Nitingale, ME Definition
The Nightingale Research Foundation, Ottawa, Canada
CFS Tool Kit for Health Care Professionals
Disability / Severity Scale
Dr Bell's Disability Scale
from CFIDS Association of America
Severity and Disability
from ME/CFS Australia
from ME/CFS Australia
Infections
HHV-6 and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
by Cort Johnson, Phoenix Rising
HHV-6 and ME/CFS
by David S Bell, MD
Heart & Cardiovascular Issues
At The Heart Of The Matter? A Guide to Cardiac Issues in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) by Cort Johnson |
Cort Johnson, Phoenix Rising
Pulmonary/Lung Issues
Chronic Hyperventilation Syndrom | Hyperventilation Syndrome: A Diagnosis Begging for Recognition
Chronic Hypocapnia (Low CO2 level in blood) | Hypocapnia from Behavioral Physiology
Institute, Boulder, ColoradoUSA, Hypocapnia from Normal Breathing, Patterns of Hypocapnia on Tilt in Patients with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Nonspecific Dizziness, and Neurally Mediated Syncope
Institute, Boulder, ColoradoUSA, Hypocapnia from Normal Breathing, Patterns of Hypocapnia on Tilt in Patients with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Nonspecific Dizziness, and Neurally Mediated Syncope
Mitochondrial Disease
ME/CFS as a Mitochondrial Disease
by David S Bell, MD
Surgery
Recommendations for Persons with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (or Fibromyalgia) Who Are Anticipating Surgery
Depression and Psychiatric Condition: ME/CFS is NOT mental disorder
Apathy and Pituitary Disease: It Has Nothing to Do With Depression | The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience
Michael A. Weitzner, M.D., Steven Kanfer, M.D. and Margaret Booth-Jones, Ph.D.
Evidence that ME/CFS is not a somatisation disorder by Margaret Williams written on 26 April 2009
Other
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