Researchers Identify Biomarkers Associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Severity
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine report that 17 cytokines, the proteins that signal immune system action, are linked to chronic fatigue syndrome. The severity of the disease is tied to the levels of these various proteins in the blood.
The findings, described in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could lead to further understanding of this condition and be used to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder, which has been notably difficult.
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https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2017/07/researchers-id-biomarkers-associated-with-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.html
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I can imagine this is quite difficult to diagnose without more in-depth tests. Fatigue can't easily be tested can it? Reaction times or cognitive tests can only go so far and would need several tests to determine what an 'alert' result may be. I can imagine this could be easily mis/over-diagnosed. If there inexpensive tests, all the better.
ReplyDeleteFresh air and exercise can help mitigate fatigue though I don't think it has the same effect on all people - some become energised, others can just overdo it and ache, discouraging further activity. That could be down to not getting the rhythm, regularity or intensity right.