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Nanoelectric device could lead to a diagnostic blood test for ME/CFS

September 29, 2019 by Robin Sansom

In May (2019), Dr Ron Davis’s team published a pilot study showing remarkable results for their nanoneedle device. Strikingly, there was no overlap between the results for 20 ME/CFS patients and those for 20 healthy controls, something that is almost never seen with this illness.

Find out more…

Filed Under: Published Research, Research

Study suggests brain inflammation in ME/CFS

January 15, 2019 by Robin Sansom

MEA Summary Review: Study suggests brain inflammation in ME/CFS | 15 January 2019

Filed Under: Research

New Scientist reports on cytokines research – possible biomarker

August 17, 2017 by Robin Sansom

Popular international science magazine New Scientist has published yet another article covering research into ME/CFS.
This time they looked at findings which may lead to biomarkers for the illness by measuring levels of immune systems substances called cytokines which can affect levels of inflammation in the body.  Read more…

Filed Under: Media, Published Research, Research

The New Scientist reports on Norwegian research

February 13, 2017 by Robin Sansom

Metabolic switch may bring on chronic fatigue syndrome

The New Scientists reports on preliminary work by Norwegian researchers led by Øystein Fluge of Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen and the possible link with the therapeutic effect of cancer drug Rituximab in other studies.

New Scientist article – click here.

 

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ME/CFS Researchers in Norwich

February 13, 2017 by Robin Sansom

An event held in Norwich in January 2017 gave the public a chance to hear about some of the biomedical research being undertaken on  ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis).

The event was hosted by IFR and Invest in ME Research, a charity promoting biomedical research and education into ME, which is aiming to establish a UK centre of excellence, to improve ME diagnosis and coordinate research into treatments and cures.

The talks were introduced by Dr Ian Gibson, former MP for Norwich North and from the Invest in ME Research Advisory Board.

Speakers (click to jump to their talks)

  • Simon Carding
  • Kari Sorland
  • Ingrid Rekeland 
  • Øystein Fluge

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic disease causing long-term health problems, characterised by severe exhaustion, as well as pain and dysfunction of the brain, gut and immune system. ME/CFS has no effective treatments, and its causes still remain unknown

ME affects an estimated 250,000 in the UK needs high-quality biomedical research and international collaboration.

Rituximab

Dr Øystein Fluge, a senior consultant and oncologist at Haukeland University Hospital in Norway spoke about ground-breaking research he is leading on Rituximab. This drug has been used to treat leukaemia and lymphoma, as it targets B-cells, a type of blood cell. In 2004, Dr Fluge noticed that ME patients being treated for lymphoma with Rituximab also saw substantial improvements in their ME symptoms. Subsequently, pilot studies and a randomised, blinded, placebo-controlled study also showed positive results, with a large, multi-site Phase III clinical study now running.

Dr Fluge was visiting Norwich to discuss future collaborations over another Rituximab trial being carried out on the Norwich Research Park with Professor Simon Carding from the Institute of Food Research (IFR) and University of East Anglia. Professor Carding also introduced the audience to research in his own group, who are looking for causes and treatments for ME in the gut and its microbial communities. The Norwich Research Park is establishing itself as a hub for biomedical research into ME, in the UK and Europe and through international collaborations.

 

 

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