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The aims of ME Research UK are to advance scientific knowledge by funding biomedical research into the causes, consequences and treatment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and to provide high quality information on all aspects of the disease for a wide range of audiences. Follow to get information on all researches on CFS/ME.
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1d ago
The latest Benevity nomination round closes midnight Sunday 22nd September 2022. If you’ve already nominated ME Research UK for £1,000 this year – thank you! Your nomination will automatically be carried forward to 2024’s remaining draws If you are still to nominate then it is free, quick and simple – our name is ME research ..read more
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1d ago
RECOVER is a large, United States research programme designed to understand, treat and prevent long COVID, which is marked by long-term symptoms following infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The National Institutes of Health Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (NIH RECOVER) initiative was allocated $1.15 billion, including support through the Rescue Plan Act ..read more
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The Pledge phase of the Big Give Christmas Challenge ended on Sunday 8th September at 5pm. ME Research UK is very grateful to have garnered £14,100 in Pledges which is the most we have ever attracted since we joined the initiative. All monies raised are dedicated to funding research. It means that the first £14,100 ..read more
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6d ago
At the 16th Invest in ME Research conference, Professor Ron Davis discussed a hypothesis that a molecule known as BH4 could be involved in the pathogenesis of ME/CFS. BH4 – a molecule that is “tightly regulated” in healthy individuals, is thought to be involved in many processes in the body; including the generation of energy ..read more
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1w ago
Welcome to the August 2024 edition of ME Research UK’s monthly newsletter. This is sent out automatically to all on our mailing list who have opted for e-mail contact. It is simple to sign-up and is free. We rarely exceed one email per month and so ME Research UK will not overload your inbox. Christmas ..read more
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1w ago
On the 27th of August 2024, BBC Breakfast included a segment on ME/CFS – particularly ME/CFS which is “triggered by long COVID”. Presenters heard from Karen Hargrave who is a person with – and carer to her husband who has – long COVID and ME/CFS, Oonagh Cousins who has long COVID, Dr Binita Kane ..read more
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2w ago
On the 22nd of August 2024, an article entitled “What’s the current state of ME/CFS research” was published by Technology Networks – a “trusted scientific news publication”. The author of the article – Leo Bear-McGuinness, asked the team at ME Research UK the following questions: In the article, responses from ME Research UK’s Science ..read more
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2w ago
A definition for “long COVID” by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Committee on Examining the Working Definition for Long COVID was published in June 2024. Under this long COVID definition, and where a person also meets ME/CFS diagnostic criteria – although the exact criteria to be used are not specified, ME/CFS ..read more
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2w ago
At the close of the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge 2023 we had, thanks to our Pledgers, donors and Charity Champion – the Reed Foundation – raised over £30,000. A fantastic total which ME Research UK is both proud of and grateful for. All monies raised were promised to be invested in ME research and we ..read more
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3w ago
Did you know, when you sign up to Give as you Live the retailers you shop with will make a donation to us for every purchase you make? It is completely free, and the funds help us to continue with our vital work ..read more