All articles tagged with #biological study
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Financial Times
A large genetic study of 15,500 people with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) identified eight genetic signals related to immune and nervous system functions, offering potential for future diagnostics and treatments, though more research is needed to understand the disease fully.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ScienceAlert
A landmark study by the US National Institutes of Health confirms that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is unambiguously biological, with distinct biological differences found in a small group of 17 people who developed ME/CFS after an infection compared to healthy controls. The study reveals that ME/CFS is a systemic disease affecting multiple organ systems, with findings suggesting a physiological focal point for fatigue in this population. While the study has been welcomed, some ME/CFS advocacy groups have questioned certain aspects of the research, and further research is needed to determine if the changes detected in these 17 patients translate to a broader population with ME/CFS.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A new study from the University of Pittsburgh reveals that 17% of U.S. adults suffer from noise-induced hearing loss, uncovering a biological reason behind the condition.