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Exclusively Online* Media CoverageThis list represents original content posted to news and information web sites. 2011 Coverage 2010 Coverage San Diego News Network spotlighted “Chronic fatigue patients fight ‘lazy’ label, support awareness,” a thorough and thoughtful presentation of the illness by Health Editor Jennifer Reed on November 14, 2009, in a review article titled “SDNN’s first year in review: Selected highlights and readings.” (12/31/09) “Natural Remedies for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” a post on the Chronic Fatigue blog quotes CDC information about CFS as it promotes a natural supplement for treatment. (12/31/09) A post on the Health Till 100 includes prevalence information from the CDC in an article about CFS. (“Fatigue Chronic Syndrome”) (12/31/09) “Suffer From Chronic Pain, Depression And Illness?,” a post on the Depression Therapy blog quotes the CDC’s prevalence figures in a brief discussion of the illness that notes that symptoms are not all in the heads of patients. (12/30/09) A post on the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome blog titled, “Be CFS – If You Are The Time You May Have Chronic Fatigue Tired,” notes that CFS “… is regarded as a serious health problem” and quotes from CDC information about the illness. (12/26/09) “Chronic fatigue syndrome,” a post on foreign-language blog OO Leowei, is copied from the Wikipedia entry on the illness and includes CDC information. (12/25/09) A post on the Health Information blog penned by a physician quotes the CDC’s CFS prevalence figures. (“How to Conquer Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia”) (12/25/09) The International Council on Medical & Care Compunetics website posts the abstract of the recently published CDC study, “Web usage data as a means of evaluating public health messaging and outreach,” which focused on “utilization of the chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) website at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).” Researchers concluded that, “The utilization of the CFS website reflects a high level of interest in the illness by visitors to the site. The high utilization shows the website to be an important online resource for people seeking basic information about CFS and for those looking for professional health care and research information.” (12/22/09)
A reader poses the question, “What’s the difference between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Somatization disorder?” on the Nature’s Medicine Chest blog and links to the CDC’s CFS Web pages. Two responders note that CFS is a physical, not psychological, illness. (12/18/09) A post on The Organic Family blog notes that, “The CDC reports claim that nearly 50% of the patients may gain partial or complete recovery within the first 5 years after the appearance of symptoms” in a discussion of treatment options. (12/18/09) An article posted on the Our Good Health blog references the CDC’s most recent prevalence study. “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) – In the Genes Or in the Mind?” provides a brief overview of the illness and research into it and notes that, “…It is more likely that CFS is caused by a combination of physical and psychological factors …” (12/07/09) 7thSpaceInteractive.com notes the publication of “Continuing Medical Education Challenges in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” a paper that analyzed the CFS provider education program developed by the Association and the CDC. It concludes that, “… educational programs promoting materials at conferences may increase dissemination efforts by targeting audiences, examining conference characteristics, and promoting online continuing education forums.” (12/02/09)
In response to the question, “What’s an illness/sleeping disorder that makes you sleep a lot?,” posted on MultiDisorder.com, several people suggest CFS as an answer and include a link to the CDC’s CFS pages. (11/28/09) “Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” a post on the Cybertration blog, suggests some treatment and coping mechanisms for CFS and quotes CDC information about recovery rates. (11/27/09) A post on The Schmitt House blog quotes CDC information about CFS, noting that the organization recognizes the illness. (“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”) (11/26/09) Suite101.com posts “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Getting a Diagnosis: A CFS Diagnosis is a Process of Elimination.” The article offers “Four Reasons why a CFS Diagnosis is Difficult” and links to both the Association and the CDC’s CFS web pages. (11/20/09) A chiropractor offers basic information about CFS in a post titled “How to Cope With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” on Artipot.com. It includes a symptom list and treatment suggestions. (11/18/09) In “Awakening to the Reality of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” a blog post on the Psychology Today website, Dr. Mark Borigini works to educate readers about the illness. He references the public awareness campaign and notes that “Patients must have patience” during the diagnosis process. (11/18/09) A short post on the Natural Pain Remedies blog suggests several ways to “Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” and notes that “… CDC reports claim that nearly 50% of the patients may gain partial or complete recovery within the first 5 years after the appearance of symptoms…” (11/17/09) A press release posted on the PRLog website promoting Australia’s Shaolin Medicine & Acupunture Clinics quotes from the CDC’s CFS information as it discusses acupuncture as a treatment for the illness. (11/17/09) Local news Web site San Diego News Network publishes “Chronic fatigue patients fight ‘lazy’ label, support awareness,” a thorough and thoughtful presentation of the illness by Health Editor Jennifer Reed. She includes comments from two patients and Association president and CEO Kimberly McCleary in this article that packs in information from the CDC to educate readers about CFS and life with it. (11/14/09) A post on the PainsAway blog titled “Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” notes that, “The CDC reports claim that nearly 50% of the patients may gain partial or complete recovery within the first 5 years after the appearance of symptoms.” (11/07/09)
CFS patient and advocate Tom Kindlon of the Irish ME/CFS Association submits three comments about a CDC study (“Replication of an empirical approach to delineate the heterogeneity of chronic fatigue syndrome”) published in online journal Population Health Metrics. He notes the controversy surrounding the empirical definition of CFS in “Why are we only given information on 3 out of the 8 SF-36 subscales?,” “There has been criticism of how CFS is defined in this study” and “A more detailed comparison would need to be made before one could say this replicates the previous study.” (11/05/09) A press release posted on PRLog.com asserts that “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are the signals of a poorly functioning immune system.” It offers a brief history of the illness, including the CDC’s naming of the illness and discusses the lack of etiology. (11/03/09) In a list of “5 Steps to Fight Chronic Fatigue,” posted on iVillage, CDC treatment recommendations regarding exercise and nutritional supplements are included. (11/02/09) A post on BrightHub.com titled “MCV and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Information” cites information from the CDC in this short article about the relationship between CFS and MCV (mean corpuscular volume). (10/31/09) “Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” a post on the Gresham Chiropractic blog that offers tips for coping with these illnesses, including lifestyle changes, gentle exercise, diet and medication, among others, quotes from the CDC’s information about recovery rates. (10/30/09)
NurseZone.com, “an online community dedicated to providing nurses with professional and personal development information and opportunities,” posts “How Nurses Can Help Patients Manage Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” Writer Debra Wood interviews the Association’s Kimberly McCleary and Suzanne Vernon and points readers in the direction of educations resources from the CDC to help them better treat CFS patients. (10/29/09) The Adrenal Fatigue blog posts “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Getting a Firm Diagnosis” that includes general information about the illness from the CDC. (10/27/09) eZineArticles.com posts “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Why Your Strange Symptoms Could Be Signs of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” The brief article provides a broad overview of the illness. (10/26/09)
San Diego News Network notes “‘Faces’ help locals see what chronic fatigue looks like.” The article educates readers about the illness and directs them to the local display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit. (10/26/09) In an interview posted on IMSpike, writer Christina Gleason talks about living life with CFS and notes that the CDC has acknowledged it as a real illness. (10/25/09) San Diego Magazine includes information about the upcoming display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in the online events calendar. (10/23/09) MSN.com’s “City Guide” includes details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit display in Escondido in the events calendar. (10/20/09) CNN.com includes CFS on its list of “Women’s health problems doctors still miss,” a story published in conjunction with Health magazine. (10/19/09)
A short article on EHow.com advises readers on “How to Cope With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Lack of Energy.” Recommendations include talking with your doctor, taking up light physical activity, getting plenty of rest and consulting the CDC for additional information and guidelines. (10/20/09) http://www.ehow.com/how_5547114_cope-fatigue-syndrome-lack-energy.html A responder to the question, “I Have Adrenal Fatigue What Can I Do To Help?” on the Adrenal Fatigue blog cites the CDC’s prevalence figures. (10/19/09) A post on the AutoImmune Disease Symptoms blog relies heavily on information from the CDC in its discussion of CFS. (“Autoimmune Disease Symptoms: Causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome “) (10/19/09) “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Diagnosis Challenges,” a post on the Adrenal Fatigue blog, references CDC information about CFS as the author outlines the general path to diagnosis. (10/19/09) A post on the Adrenal Fatigue blog quotes CDC information about CFS as it provides a general overview of the illness and suggests some coping techniques and treatments. (“Causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”) (10/18/09) KFMB-TV’s “Community Calendar” includes details about the upcoming display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit. (10/14/09) The “Community” page of the KXYX-FM 96.5 Web site provides a brief description of and information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in the San Diego area. (10/14/09) KCSF-FM 103.7’s “Sophie Cares” Web site page includes a description of and information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in the San Diego area. (10/14/09) A post on the Special Needs Kids Lose Their Rights blog presents information about “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” including a brief history of the illness that references the CDC’s role in naming and defining the illness. (10/13/09) KPBS.org includes extensive information about the illness and the upcoming display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in its events calendar. (10/12/09) “Worried About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?” asks the author of a post on the Wordpress2 blog, who includes information from the CDC in the text. (10/07/09) The Home Health Remedies blog provides facts about CFS from the CDC in this discussion of “Natural Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatments.” (10/07/09) A post on the patient blog Nana’s Corner notes that the CDC “…has declared chronic fatigue syndrome a legitimate disease that doctors should take seriously.” (“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”) (10/07/09) Ygoy.com publishes “How Magnetic Therapy Claims to be a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment,” a short article that promotes magnetic therapy and fasting as effective CFS treatments and opens with facts about the illness from the CDC. (10/06/09) When.com posts details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at Westfield North County in Escondido, Calif., in its events calendar. (10/04/09) Writer Jonathan Freegard cites the CDC’s four million prevalence figure in a post on ArticleDashboard. (“Symptoms Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”) (10/03/09) bizSanDiego.com highlights the upcoming display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in its events calendar. (10/02/09) In a post titled “Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?,” MicroNutra’s Health Journal offers basic information about the illness that draws from CDC resources. (10/02/09) American Chronicle writer Lourdes Salvador includes CDC facts about CFS in an article titled “Gene Responsible for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Identified” that describes a study by Dr. Alan Light that identifies a malfunctioning exercise gene in CFS patients. (10/01/09)
NBCSanDiego.com lists information about the upcoming display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in its community calendar. (10/01/09) SanDiego6.com provides details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in Escondido in the community calendar. (10/01/09) Writer Lourdes Salvador quotes from CDC information about CFS in an article titled “Vaccines, Infections, & Consumer Goods May Lead to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” posted on AmericanChronicle.com. (10/01/09) The Ramona Sentinel publishes details about the upcoming display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at Westfield North County in Escondido in its online community calendar. (California) (9/30/09) A post on the Candida Guide blog explores “The Connection Between Candida and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” and uses CDC information in explaining the illness. (9/28/09) San Diego Community News Group posts information about the upcoming display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at Westfield North County in Escondido in its events calendar. (9/25/09) iHealth.com posts a new entry about CFS that quotes extensively from the CDC’s information about the illness. (9/25/09) The North County Times includes details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in Escondido in its events calendar. (9/25/09) BodyBuilding.com posts “How Bodybuilding Can Help You Manage Chronic Fatigue Syndrome!,” which, despite its deceptive title, quotes extensively from the CDC’s CFS Web pages and provides practical tips for coping with the illness by using exercise for those who are able. (9/18/09) WJXA-FM 92.9 provides information about “The Faces of CFS” display in Franklin in its events calendar. (9/16//09) WKRN.com posts a short article about CFS and the upcoming display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit on its website. (9/16/09) NowPlayingNashville.com includes details about the upcoming display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in its calendar. (9/14/09) Nashville’s NewsChannel5.com provides information about “The Faces of CFS” display in Franklin. (9/14//09) Columnist Barbara Ficarra discusses CFS and quotes from both the CDC and the Association in a post on The Huffington Post titled, “Extremely Tired and Completely Worn Out? What It Could Mean Plus Questions to Ask Your Doctor.” In it, she encourages readers to develop good relationships with health care providers, saying, “It’s important to partner with your doctor or health care provider. By being proactive and an empowered patient you can help get the care and treatment you need.” She also offers tips and questions for a productive physician visit. (9/14/09) The Paris Post-Intelligencer posts the details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in its daily calendar. (9/11/09) The Tennessee Medical Association posts the details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in its calendar of events. (9/09/09) About.com’s Fibromyalgia & CFS blog posts “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Possible Diagnostic Markers.” Adrienne Dellwo summarizes the results of two different research teams that have recently identified blood biomarkers for CFS, including the Association-funded study by Alan R. Light, PhD, and his team at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center that identified genes that become more active after moderate exercise. (9/09/09) Information about the next federal CFS Advisory Committee meeting, which includes comments about the CDC’s draft five-year strategic plan, is posted on ProHealth. (9/08/09) ProHealth posted a comment by the CDC on public response to the development of its five-year strategic plan. (9/07/09) FightingFatigue.com posts a video by Josh Rubin that discusses the basics of CFS and quotes CDC information. (9/06/09) In a post titled, “Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” CFS patient and blogger Catherine Morgan reports on the results of an Association patient survey and posts the public awareness campaign’s TV PSA on her blog catherine-morgan.com. (9/03/09) The Buffalo River Review includes details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at CoolSprings Galleria in Franklin in its calendar. (9/03/09) Information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in the Nashville area is included in the community calendar of The Expositor. (9/03/09) The Murfreesboro Post provides details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at CoolSprings Galleria in Franklin in its calendar. (9/03/09) Nashville Scene offers information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in its events listings. (9/03/09) The blog Bringing The Heat notes that “ME/CFS is a serious disorder (the head of the CDC herself told us that)” in a post titled, “The Wave Begins? Swine Flu, ME/CFS and the CDC.” (8/31/09) The Daily Herald (Columbia) includes details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at CoolSprings Galleria in Franklin in its online Community Calendar. (Tennessee) (8/28/09) The online events calendar of Southern Standard (McMinnville) provides information about the “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display at CoolSprings Galleria in Franklin. (Tennessee) (8/28/09) WRGT-FM 102.3 includes details about CFS and “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in the Detroit area on its local news page. (8/25/09) MonroeTalks.com posts information about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at Eastland Center in its events calendar. (8/24/09) Metromix Nashville’s Web site includes information about the upcoming display of “The Faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” traveling photo exhibit in its events calendar. (Tennessee) (8/20/09) The Oakland County (MI) Medical Society posts details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in the Detroit area in its “Community Outreach” Web pages. (Michigan) (8/19/09) An article in online newspaper The Australian titled “Chronic fatigue syndrome can be beaten” educates readers about the illness, mentioning the skepticism faced by patients, the lack of a definitive cause, lagging research and controversy over treatment protocols. It mentions the CDC. (8/15/09) The Environmental Illness Resource site publishes an article titled “Altered gene expression in chronic fatigue patients following exercise points to diagnostic tests.” It summarizes the results of a “new study [that] has found that genes involved in muscle pain sensation, fatigue, the function of adrenaline, and immune activity, are all expressed more so in chronic fatigue syndrome patients than healthy individuals following exercise” and notes that “the research could be a milestone in our understanding of chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and its diagnosis and treatment as the scientists feel the biomarkers they have identified could be used to develop a diagnostic test and open up new avenues for therapeutic interventions.” Alan R. Light, PhD, and a research team at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center conducted and the research. The results were published online before appearing in print in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Pain. The story notes that the Association has funded a continuation of this research. (8/13/09)
A post on the Backtype blog about Ampligen notes that the CDC has “confirmed the existence of CFS.” (8/12/09) The San Diego Medical Society posts “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CSF),” a brief article that educates members about the illness and the resources available to health care professionals to help patients. It also mentions the October 26 – November 1 display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in the San Diego area. (8/10/09) HourDetroit.com includes details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in its events calendar. (8/07/09) The blog Backtype includes a short post about two CFS studies that “help demonstrate that CFS or CFS-type symptoms is the result of an inflammatory condition in which oxidative stress plays an important role,” including one conducted by the CDC and Emory University researchers that “shows that individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have increased blood levels of the inflammatory chemicals known to increase risk for developing illnesses ranging from cardiovascular disease and dementia to diabetes and cancer.” (8/04/09) Suite101.com posts “Cortisol Supplementation for Adrenal Fatigue: Are Steroids Safe for Exhausted Adrenals?,” an article that mentions a 1996 CDC study of hydrocortisone therapy in CFS patients with low cortisol levels. (8/04/09) Before launching into a sales pitch for various natural remedies, HealthRemedies.com quotes extensively from CDC information about CFS. (7/31/09) Lifescript.com, a women’s information Web site, publishes “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Mystery Illness Explained,” penned by two physicians, that offers a thorough overview of the illness and links to the CDC’s CFS Web pages. (7/29/09)
Amazines.com educates readers about CFS using information from the CDC in a post titled “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” (7/27/09) ArticleSnatch.com quotes extensively from the CDC about CFS in a post titled “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” It offers basic facts about the illness before discussing various natural health remedies. (7/26/09) “The Signs of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are Many,” posted on Top-Health-Articles.com offers a short but thorough discussion of symptoms. (7/26/09) Top-Health-Articles.com educates readers about CFS in a post titled “How Common is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?” that provides facts from the CDC. (7/25/09) A post titled “Dealing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)” on the MethodsofHealing blog provides basic facts about the illness. (7/25/09) An article published on TenerifeNews.com titled “Fighting the fatigue of CFS” provides a brief introduction to the illness. (7/24/09) InjuryBoard.com posts “Fatigue As The Result of Personal Injury,” an article that quotes extensively from the CDC in a discussion of “Surveys of injured persons often show that fatigue is one of the most significant long term permanent effects of an injury and in particular injury that results in chronic pain.” (7/24/09) A post on the Fresh Web Content blog titled “Alternative Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” quotes from the CDC as it suggests nutrition is a treatment for the illness. (7/23/09)
7thSpaceInteractive.com reports on a CDC study of prescription medication use among a group of CFS patients that found that, compared to healthy controls, “more than 90 percent of persons with CFS used at least one drug or supplement within the preceding two weeks. Among users, people with CFS used an average of 5.8 drugs or supplements …” (7/20/09)
A post on the LTCToday blog includes information from the CDC in a post titled “Wildcard: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Caregivers” that discusses caregivers who suffer from CFS. (7/19/09) The Top-Health-Articles blog posts “Chronic Fatigue Is A Balancing Act,” which notes that the CDC released a definition of the illness in 1988. The post notes the uncertainty of CFS’s symptoms and diagnosis and the need for patients to take control of their health. (7/17/09) A blog titled MedicalCenter posts “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” offering general information about the illness that, while not cited, appears to come from the CDC. (7/10/09) The author of a post on theexaminer.com titled “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Using the SSA ruling to win.” quotes from the CDC in describing how patients can apply for disability benefits. (7/7/09)
In “Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS),” an article posted on ezinearticles.com, the author describes the frustration surrounding diagnosing, treating and living with CFS and describes the illness’s symptoms. (6/27/09) Buzzle.com offers “Causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” a thorough and accurate description of the illness that summarizes some theories about its origins. (6/20/09) iloveindia.com posts “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” a short article that cites the CDC’s symptom list among some mis-information about the illness. (6/20/09) A post on the Psychlinks psychology self-help blog provides a thorough overview of CFS and includes information from the CDC. (6/19/09) The Mayo Clinic has updated its CFS pages. (6/19/09) WTNH-TV Channel 8’s “Community Calendar” offers details about The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s local display. (Connecticut) (6/15/09) The events calendar of The Record-Journal includes information about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in Meriden. (Connecticut) (6/15/09) NBCConnecticut.com provides details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s local display in its “Around Town” events calendar. (Connecticut) (6/15/09) The blog PhenomenalContent.com notes the CDC’s acknowledgement of CFS as a valid illness in a post titled “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients - Sick and Tired of It All” that educates readers on how to be supportive of those who suffer from the illness. (6/12/09) A post on the InvestorsHub.com blog provides a few facts about CFS and a link to the CDC’s CFS pages. (6/12/09) A post on the ParentingExaminer blog, while ending in a sales pitch for a probiotic product, includes a link to the CDC’s CFS pages as the writer shares her family’s search for a diagnosis for her husband’s health issues. (6/12/09) Information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit is included in the iTowns event calendar for Meriden on the website of The Hartford Courant. (Connecticut) (6/11/09) The MyDisability blog offers basic facts about CFS, including symptoms and prevalence, in a post that describes the Association-funded project of Canadian researcher Gordon Broderick. (6/10/09) A post on UberArticles.com titled “Extreme Fatigue: Advice to People Suffering from Chronic Tiredness” cites the CDC’s Body Burden Study that “analyzed hundreds of people to see how many people had bio-accumulated toxic pollutants” and suggests that “extreme fatigue may have one of its major causes arising from pollutants.” (6/09/09) A post on the Linkroll blog titled “Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” provides basic facts about the illness. (6/09/09) The Parenting Toolbox blog introduces a 10-part series titled “Chronic Fatigue Parenting” with a brief overview of the illness. (6/04/09) ProHealth posts links to the video archive and online transcripts of the May 27 – 28 federal CFS Advisory Committee meeting, including testimony and reports from CDC officials about the CFS research program, on its blog. (“The May 27-28 CFSAC meeting – A landmark event shared worldwide via video coverage... Now what?”) (5/28/09) Zip06.com, an information Web site for central Connecticut, includes information about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in Meriden in June. (Connecticut) (5/28/09) “What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?” a post on the TheHealthierLife blog, summarizes many of the studies conducted into the cause(s) of CFS. (5/26/09)
The website of WWAY-TV Channel 3 in Wilmington, N.C., includes a brief story about local CFS patient Sandra Honeycutt, who alerted the station to CFS Awareness Day with a letter. The story includes a few basic facts about the illness. (North Carolina) (5/21/09) “Dealing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” a post on ContentCaboodle.com, sprinkles facts about CFS throughout. (5/16/09) An article in the e-newsletter of New York-Presbyterian Hospital notes that a “Study Finds Link Between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and High Lactate Levels in Brain.” It explains, “A recent brain scanning study by NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Radiology Professor Dikoma C. Shungu, Ph.D. and colleagues may help open the way to diagnostic clarity. The study showed that a diagnosis of CFS is linked to elevated levels of lactate in the cerebrospinal fluid.” Dr. Shungu is a recipient of the Association’s Accelerating CFS Research initiative. The story quotes CDC information about CFS. (5/15/09) The ME/CFS Awareness blog plugs upcoming displays of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in a post titled “Photo Exhibit: The Faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from CDC (US).” It includes images from the exhibit. (5/14/09) “Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS),” published on ezinearticles.com, offers general information about the illness. (5/13/09) CFS patient Christina Gleason includes a post on her blog, christinagleason.com, acknowledging May 12 as CFS Awareness Day. She notes that the CDC and the SSA have recognized CFS as a serious illness and discusses the difficulties of the illness. (5/12/09) ezinearticles.com posts “Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia,” an article that explores similarities and differences between the two syndromes. (5/12/09) HealthNewsDigest.com publishes “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day” by Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, a question-and-answer feature in which he dispels some myths about CFS and notes that the CDC has recognized the illness as a serious health issue. (5/12/09) The MYConfidential blog includes basic facts about CFS and quotes from the CDC in a post titled “Chronic fatigue syndrome.” (5/11/09) Fox6now.com includes information about the Wisconsin display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at Mayfair in its Community Calendar. (WI) (5/08/09) VitalSourceMag.com’s events listings provide details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at Mayfair in Wauwatosa, WI. (5/08/09) CFS patient and college student Amanda Rinkel posts “Five Things You Should Know About CFS” on her blog at Seattle University’s SpectatorBlog.com. (5/07/09) A blog titled ME/CFS Awareness posted the TV public service announcement, an element of the public awareness campaign. (5/06/09) An interview with Kimberly McCleary, president and CEO of the CFIDS Association of America, is posted on Internet radio site WomensRadio.com. She talks with “SpeakUp!” host Pat Lynch about the illness in a segment titled “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Not a Hoax!” (5/05/09) ESPNMilwaukee.com posts details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at Mayfair on its events page. (Wisconsin) (5/01/09) WLDB-FM 93.3 includes information about the Mayfair display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit on its website’s community events calendar. (Wisconsin) (5/01/09) Details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display at Mayfair are included in the community calendar on WDJT-TV Channel 58’s website. (Wisconsin) (5/01/09) The Sheboygan Press provides information about the Mayfair display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit on its website’s events calendar. (Wisconsin) (5/01/09) WISN-TV Channel 12 includes information about the Mayfair display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit on its website’s community events calendar. (Wisconsin) (5/01/09) ArthritisToday.com posts “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia:
Q. What is the difference between chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia?” on its Web site. The response, penned by John Klippel, MD, Rheumatologist, notes that “…that the conditions are similar and probably related. … However, a practical way to differentiate the disorders is that pain is the predominant problem in people with fibromyalgia, whereas fatigue is the major complaint in people with CFS.” He quotes directly from CDC information about CFS. (4/30/09) Although a sales pitch for various herbal remedies for CFS a post on Home-Remedies-Digest.com includes credible information about the illness, including prevalence, symptoms and diagnosis. (4/24/09) The DailyRiverfrontTimes.com noted the opening of the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at St. Louis Mills. (Missouri) (4/23/09) KDNL-TV Channel 30 in St. Louis provides details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at St. Louis Mills in its community calendar. (Missouri) (4/17/09) Hallelujah1600.com includes details about the St. Louis display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in its community calendar. (Missouri) (4/14/09) Alternativehealthjournal.com hosted a nationally broadcast conference call that focused on CFS, “Ask Dr. DeSilva” on April 14. Association President and CEO Kimberly McCleary and Dr. Suzanne D. Vernon, Association scientific director, chatted with host Dr. Derrick DeSilva and responded to callers’ questions about the illness. (4/14/09) KATZ-AM 1600 includes information about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in St. Louis in its online community calendar. (Missouri) (4/14/09) The Community Calendar of the Suburban Journals, serving the St. Louis metropolitan area and surrounding Missouri and Illinois counties, includes details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at St. Louis Mills. (Missouri) (4/06/09) MilwaukeeMoms.com, the blog of Metroparent magazine, provides information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit, set to display at Mayfair in Wauwatosa. (Wisconsin) (4/06/09) eMissourian.com, the online edition of The Missourian newspaper, provides details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit, on display at St. Louis Mills. (Missouri) (4/1/09) A post on the LiveJournal.com blog includes information from the CDC about CFS. (4/01/09) STLToday.com, the website of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, includes details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at St. Louis Mills in its events calendar. (Missouri) (3/27/09) Information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in St. Louis is included in the website calendar of The Telegraph. (Illinois) (3/27/09) CFS is number two in MSN.com’s list of “Top 10 Mysterious Diseases.” (3/27/09) A post on the MicroNutra Health Journal titled “Living With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” recognizes the individuality of CFS, notes the difficulty in diagnosing it, offers coping advice and provides helpful links, including one to the CDC’s CFS pages. (3/23/09) Another post on the MicroNutra Health Journal, “Hormone Imbalances Result In Chronic Fatigue Syndrome For Women,” provides basic CFS facts and discusses the role of cortisol in the illness. It also offers a link to the CDC’s CFS web pages. (3/23/09) ArticleDashboard.com publishes “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And The Psychological Aspect.” The article provides basic facts about the illness and comments on its similarity to psychological illnesses. (3/22/09) Online journal Helium.com posts “Causes of chronic fatigue syndrome,” an article in which author V. Kumar describes CFS and outlines potential causes including infections and hormonal and immunological disturbances, among others. (3/22/09) MicroNutra Health Journal posts “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Cause Unknown, Diagnosis Difficult.” The article describes the difficulties in defining and diagnosing CFS and provides links to resources such as the CDC’s CFS pages. (3/22/09) Helium.com posts “Chronic fatigue syndrome: Symptoms and treatment,” which draws heavily from information posted on the CDC’s CFS Web pages. The article provides basic facts and coping techniques. (3/17/09) A post on GoArticles.com titled “The Signs of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are Many” provides basic facts about the illness. (3/14/09) Zvents promotes the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at St. Louis Mills in Hazelwood, Mo., in April. (3/11/09) BellaOnline notes that “CDC Says CFS can Co-exist with Hypothyroidism” on its Thyroid Health pages. Editor Jim Lowrance says the CDC’s CFS information “…state[s] that symptoms of CFS and hypothyroidism are similar and that when low thyroid hormone has been treated sufficiently, a diagnosis of CFS may still be included if the chronic (severe and ongoing) fatigue and other symptoms persist. … This is a very important consideration for doctors to recognize in my opinion because patients treated for chronic illnesses could very well also be suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.”
(3/11/09) Online journal Helium publishes “Chronic fatigue syndrome: Symptoms and treatment” by author Jonnie Chastain. She provides basic information, including a symptom list and suggested treatments. (3/10/09) The Reno News & Review includes details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in its events calendar. (Nevada) (3/06/09) Association President and CEO Kimberly McCleary and Dr. Suzanne Vernon, Association scientific director, were guests on Health Radio Network’s internet radio program “Ask Dr. DeSilva.” CFS was the topic of the hour-long show hosted by practicing internist and media personality Dr. Derrick DeSilva. Following are links to each of the show’s four segments (3/5/09):
The Lahontan Valley News includes information about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in Reno in its online events calendar. (Nevada) (3/2/09) The KRZQ-FM Web site includes details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in its events calendar. (Nevada) (2/25/09) Information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display can be found in the community calendar on KJZS-FM’s Web site. (Nevada) (2/25/09) WomensRadio.com provides details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in its Women’s Calendar event listings. (Nevada) (2/25/09) On the Chronic fatigue syndrome and Fibromyalgia blog, health researcher Adam Ashford posted an article titled “How to Determine If You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Or CFS.” He includes basic facts about the illness. (2/21/09) The Nevada Appeal’s events calendar offers details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in Reno. (Nevada) (2/17/09) A post on the About.com Fibromyalgia & CFS blog discusses the differing case definitions of CFS. In “Controversial Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Definition Examined,” author Adrienne Dellwo broadly describes both the Fukada and CDC empirical definitions and notes that “A new study published in the Journal of Disability Policy Studies Online says the empirical definition is seriously flawed” before offering her personal opinion on the topic. (2/16/09) The Record-Courier’s events calendar offers details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in Reno. (Nevada) (2/16/09) Information about “The Faces of CFS” photo exhibit display in Reno is highlighted in the events calendar of The North Lake Tahoe Bonanza. (Nevada) (2/16/09) The Reno Gazette-Journal provides information about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in that city in its events calendar. (Nevada) (2/09/09) “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in Reno is included in Nevada Magazine’s events calendar. (Nevada) (2/09/09) The Daily Sparks Tribune posts information about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in Reno in its online events calendar. (Nevada) (2/09/09) A post on the About.com Fibromyalgia & CFS blog titled “Spreading the Word About Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” notes the “social battle” that sufferers of these illnesses face. It includes a link to the CDC’s CFS Web pages with the TV and radio PSAs. (2/08/09) A post on UP Ibalon Bicol, the online newsletter published by alumni of the UP Ibalon in the Philippines, the author quotes extensively from the CDC’s CFS Web pages in a discussion of the illness affecting Philippine Senator Miriam D. Santiago. (“‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’ and Sen. Miriam D. Santiago’s tiredness”) (2/07/09) An updated post on NOAH, New York Online Access to Health, titled “What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?” answers that question with a series of links to information about the basics, causes and risk factors, diagnosis and care and treatment. Two of the links lead to the CDC’s CFS pages. (2/06/09) The February issue of the Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Association of America’s MCSA News e-newsletter includes an article titled “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis and Treatment Part 1.” It quotes extensively from CDC information as it educates readers about symptoms, prevalence, diagnosis and co-morbid conditions. (2/09) A report on EureAlert! reports on the publishing of a study of a therapeutic model that stimulates recovery from chronic stress disorders in the journal PLoS Computational Biology. The Association’s Scientific Director Dr. Suzanne Vernon teamed with Canadian researchers to “use … a relatively simple mathematical description of the HPA axis to show how the complex dynamical behavior of this system could accommodate multiple stable resting states; some corresponding to chronic loss of function characterized by low cortisol, a hormone that modulates immune function. A robust treatment strategy was designed to take advantage of the body’s existing homeostatic mechanism, using a short-duration intervention to assist the HPA axis in re-asserting homeostasis about a healthy equilibrium. Akin to pulling back a slingshot, temporarily reducing the bioavailability of cortisol pharmacologically causes the HPA axis to overcompensate and launch itself back into a correct regulatory regime.” The article cites the CDC’s prevalence rates for and economic impact of CFS. ("Recalibrating 'fight or flight'") (1/22/09)
In a post titled “Who put the Syndrome in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?” on the Thaimarathon..com blog, writer Douglas Hanna breaks down the word “syndrome” in CFS and quotes symptom information from the CDC as he discusses the difficulty in diagnosing the illness. (1/15/09) A post on the Thaimarathon.com blog asks “Are you suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?” It cites CDC information in providing a thorough list of symptoms and noting the difficulty in diagnosing the illness. (1/13/09) Bloomberg.com reports on a study conducted by researchers at Emory University and the CDC that concludes that CFS and childhood trauma are linked. In “Chronic Fatigue, Childhood Abuse Linked in U.S. CDC Study,” researchers “found that adults who reported having suffered sexual, emotional or physical abuse or neglect as children were six times more likely to have the syndrome.” The article was posted on major national and international news websites including YahooNews, USA Today, the BBC, WebMD, Ivanhoe.com, Science Daily, Detroit Free Press, The Washington Post, HealthDay, MSN, US News & World Report, UPI, ModernMedicine.com, HealthCentral.com, Discovery Health and more than 130 others. (1/05/09) |
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