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ME/CFS South Australia Inc supports the needs of sufferers of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and related illnesses. We do this by providing services and information to members.
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Chronic Fatigue Care
Sunday 2 September 2018
From JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association):
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News From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Chronic Fatigue Care
A new CDC website aims to improve the diagnosis and care of patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome by providing clinicians with better information.
An Institute of Medicine (IOM) report estimates that between 836 000 and 2.5 million individuals in the United States have myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). These individuals may experience debilitating symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis, in part because many clinicians are unfamiliar with the disorder. Currently, fewer than one-third of medical schools and fewer than half of medical textbooks provide information about ME/CFS, according to the IOM report.
“More education for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers is urgently needed, so they are prepared to provide timely diagnosis and appropriate care for patients with ME/CFS,” according to the CDC press release announcing the new website.
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