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Open Medicine Foundation (OMF)
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OMF is fundraising to support open, collaborative research to find effective treatments and a cure for ME/CFS, Long COVID, and related diseases.
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Reminder: Today, we celebrate you and the strength you show every day. You are strong, you are resilient, and you are not alone. 💙
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February 14, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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The Mestinon/LDN Life Improvement Trial (LIFT) is seeking eligible research participants now within 300 miles of Brigham and Women’s Hospital at Harvard Medical School.

Learn more about the LIFT: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06366724
On the right, eligibility criteria are listed: ages 18–65, meet Canadian Consensus Criteria for ME/CFS with orthostatic intolerance, symptom onset before December 2023, ability to meet study requirements, and possession of a functioning smartphone. Below, text invites participation through OMF’s StudyME Registry at www.omf.ngo/studyme
February 13, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Because of our incredible community, 2025 was a year of meaningful progress.

We’re proud to share our 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the milestones we reached together and the momentum we’re building for the year ahead. 🤝

🔗 2025 Annual Report: https://www.omf.ngo/2025-achievements/.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Precision medicine is a way of treating a disease differently based on a person’s symptoms, genes, environment, or other factors.

Learn more about precision medicine and OMF’s Melbourne Collaboration project: https://www.omf.ngo/what-is-precision-medicine/
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February 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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🔬Help advance #MECFS and #LongCOVID research by joining OMF’s StudyME, a free global participant registry that connects you with researchers conducting studies in these areas. Healthy volunteers are needed too!

👉 Sign up today: https://www.omf.ngo/studyme/
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February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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We’re releasing a new State-by-State Resource Directory to help people living with ME/CFS and other disabling chronic illnesses find local and national support.

Free, practical, and built for real life.
🔗https://bit.ly/3ZBBIAC
February 4, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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A #phenotype is an observable characteristic (e.g., physical trait, presence of disease), and it is determined by the interaction of a person’s #genotype (genetic makeup) and their environment.

Learn more about phenotype: https://www.omf.ngo/phenotype/
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February 4, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Get the latest on OMF research in 2026.

➡️ Add impact to your inbox! Subscribe to OMF newsletter 👉 https://ow.ly/w0TO50WwRs4

🌟 When you subscribe, you’ll get the latest on OMF research, announcements, campaigns, and more—delivered straight to your inbox.

#pwME #MECFS #LongCOVID #pwLC #OMFResearch
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February 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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From the OMF-Supported Medical Education Resource Center (MERC) with @batemanhornecenter.bsky.social
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Long COVID affects children and young adults too, often with PEM, orthostatic symptoms, and major impacts on school and daily life.

Learn more in these two pediatric ECHO sessions with Melanie Hoppers, MD:
▶️ https://youtu.be/no1a1A4tMfw
▶️ https://youtu.be/u6PkRNiCbRQ
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January 29, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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A retrospective study is one that is conducted on existing data, in contrast to a prospective study that actively collects data. In #MECFS research, both retrospective and prospective studies are important.

👉 Read more: https://www.omf.ngo/retrospective-vs-prospective-study/
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January 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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🩺 Share OMF’s VuMedi channel with your healthcare professional: https://ow.ly/CFVu50Y4lpZ

OMF’s expert-led channel features research-informed videos on #MECFS, #LongCOVID & related conditions to support evidence-informed care. Access limited to licensed healthcare providers.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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TELEHEALTH UPDATE: The House passed the Department of Health and Human Services’ funding bill yesterday, including telehealth extensions.
Under the proposal, Medicare telehealth flexibilities would be extended by 2 years, until Dec. 31, 2027. They are not permanent so there is still work to be done.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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A newly published protocol in npj Women's Health introduces the MELLOW study, a global collaboration between OMF’s Melbourne and Uppsala teams.

🔗 Read the full protocol: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44294-025-00120-9.

#WomensHealth #MECFS #LongCOVID #CircadianRhythm #HormoneResearch
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January 22, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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OMF is proud to partner with Vumedi, a global education platform for healthcare professionals, to bridge research and clinical practice.

Our expert-led content on #MECFS, #LongCOVID, and related diseases is now live—helping clinicians worldwide stay up to date with evidence-based learning.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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“Out of a mountain of despair, a stone of hope.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His words continue to remind us to hold on to hope. #MLKDay
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January 19, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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🛍️ Imagine if every item you added to your cart could help fuel OMF's vital #MECFS and #LongCOVID research.

With iGive, you can shop online at 1,700+ stores, and a percentage of your purchase will go to OMF, at no extra cost to you.

Shop & Support 👉 www.igive.com/welcome/lp19....
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January 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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📑 Scientific papers typically include: abstract, introduction, methods, results & discussion. TIP: use the abstract, look at the figures for the results, form your own conclusion, then read the discussion.

👉 Reading scientific papers: www.omf.ngo/scientific-p...
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January 14, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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On January 21 at 1:00pm ET, Linda Tannenbaum (CEO and Founder) and Danielle Meadows, PhD (VP of Research Programs) will host a webinar with the objective of answering your questions about OMF and its research.

Register for the webinar: ow.ly/IyGz50XWboB
Submit question: ow.ly/81OM50XWboA
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January 13, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Give your car new purpose! 🚙

When you donate your car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat to OMF, the proceeds from your sale will support #MECFS and #LongCOVID research.

👉To learn more, visit: careasy.org/nonprofit/Op....
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January 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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OMF’s team incorporates symptom burden into the portfolio of work in a variety of ways, spanning different methods of assessing function to analysis that clusters participants based on symptom burden.

Learn more about symptom burden and OMF's projects: www.omf.ngo/symptom-burd...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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➡️ Add impact to your inbox! Subscribe to OMF newsletter 👉 ow.ly/w0TO50WwRs4

🌟When you subscribe, you’ll get the latest on OMF research, announcements, campaigns, and more.. Your information is kept private, and you can unsubscribe anytime.

#pwME #MECFS #LongCOVID #pwLC
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January 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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With just a few hours left in 2025, you have a unique opportunity to make a difference with a year-end gift. 🔗Donate now: www.omf.ngo?form=donatenow

ICYMI: Director interviews, OMF Journal Club, Science Wednesdays & an upcoming community webinar: www.omf.ngo/year-end-202....
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December 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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⏳ Only 2 Days Left to Donate in 2025! 👉 Donate today: ow.ly/jNMx50XQmj6.

As 2025 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made together.🔬 Check out our 2025 Publications and Preprint Overview: ow.ly/YTQT50XQmj4.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Because of our community, 2025 moved the field forward. Since 2012: $60M+ raised, 76 projects, 53 publications.

With just a few days left in 2025, will you consider making a gift? A year-end gift keeps research moving. Donate hope today👉 www.omf.ngo?form=donatenow
Key highlights from 2025: 40 active research projects underway; 16 new scientific publications and one preprint; StudyME registry with over 14,500 participants supporting 21 studies worldwide; launch of BioQuest, the largest biomarker discovery study in ME/CFS research; progress in the Life Improvement Trial (LIFT); and release of a Clinical Care Guide for ME/CFS and Long COVID through the Medical Education Resource Center.
December 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Rachel Riggs’ long-awaited cookbook, In Good Health, is here for food lovers who crave simple, flavorful, and nutrient-rich cooking. The first year’s proceeds from the book will go to OMF.

Learn more and explore the Dark Chocolate Tahini Truffles Recipe: ow.ly/hyWf50XNHgn
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December 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM