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One Of The Biggest Myths About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Has Been Debunked
Thursday 17 May 2018
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One of The Biggest Myths About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Has Been Debunked
Chronic fatigue still is a real disease.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is one of the most perplexing conditions out there. It affects up to 1 million Americans and as much as 2.6 percent of the global population, often triggering exhaustion so severe that patients can't work or study.
But for decades, researchers have struggled to find an underlying cause, leading to an assumption by many doctors that it's 'not a real disease'. Last year, Australian researchers blew that myth wide open, showing for the first time that CFS is linked to a faulty cell receptor in immune cells.
"This discovery is great news for all people living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and the related Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), as it confirms what people with these conditions have long known - that it is a 'real' illness - not a psychological issue," said Leeanne Enoch, the Science Minister of Queensland - the Australian state that's supporting the research.
"CFS and ME are notoriously difficult to diagnose, with sufferers often going for years without getting the proper care and attention they need."
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