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ME/CFS archive, especially RFH 1955. For education, not profit. Researched since 2011 by @continuitytweets.bsky.social & @ciaranj_farrell. Reposts not necessarily endorsements.
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The Times, UK. 2nd February 2004.
“Fit to fight fatigue”. In other words, the #pacetrial.
#myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #cfsme #mecfs.
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
“Fit to fight fatigue”. In other words, the #pacetrial.
#myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #cfsme #mecfs.
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
Fit to fight fatigue
IT WAS ONCE dismissed as “yuppie flu”, and those who developed it were labelled hypochondriacs. But chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sometimes called ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), is now a recognised
www.thetimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:18 AM
The Times, UK. 2nd February 2004.
“Fit to fight fatigue”. In other words, the #pacetrial.
#myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #cfsme #mecfs.
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
“Fit to fight fatigue”. In other words, the #pacetrial.
#myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #cfsme #mecfs.
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
February 2, 2026 at 8:16 AM
The Reading Evening Post, England.
2nd February 1989.
#cfsme #mecfs #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice
2nd February 1989.
#cfsme #mecfs #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice
February 2, 2026 at 8:15 AM
The Reading Evening Post, England.
2nd February 1989.
#cfsme #mecfs #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice
2nd February 1989.
#cfsme #mecfs #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice
The Times-Tribune, Pennsylvania, US.
2nd February 2022.
#longcovid #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #mecfs
2nd February 2022.
#longcovid #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #mecfs
February 2, 2026 at 8:14 AM
The Times-Tribune, Pennsylvania, US.
2nd February 2022.
#longcovid #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #mecfs
2nd February 2022.
#longcovid #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #mecfs
Another story about #gulfwarsyndrome #gws that refers to #mecfs #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice
The Independent, UK.
2nd February 2003.
The Independent, UK.
2nd February 2003.
February 2, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Another story about #gulfwarsyndrome #gws that refers to #mecfs #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice
The Independent, UK.
2nd February 2003.
The Independent, UK.
2nd February 2003.
The Post-Crescent, Wisconsin, US.
2nd February 2022.
#longcovid #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #myalgice #mecfs
2nd February 2022.
#longcovid #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #myalgice #mecfs
February 2, 2026 at 8:12 AM
The Post-Crescent, Wisconsin, US.
2nd February 2022.
#longcovid #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #myalgice #mecfs
2nd February 2022.
#longcovid #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #myalgice #mecfs
The Daily Tar Heel, North Carolina, US.
2nd February 1988.
#mecfs #ebv #myalgice #epsteinbarr #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme
2nd February 1988.
#mecfs #ebv #myalgice #epsteinbarr #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme
February 2, 2026 at 8:11 AM
The Daily Tar Heel, North Carolina, US.
2nd February 1988.
#mecfs #ebv #myalgice #epsteinbarr #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme
2nd February 1988.
#mecfs #ebv #myalgice #epsteinbarr #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme
Not about #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #cfsme #mecfs but mentions the CDC and their redirection of funds.
The Santa Fe New Mexican, US.
2nd February 2000
The Santa Fe New Mexican, US.
2nd February 2000
February 2, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Not about #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #cfsme #mecfs but mentions the CDC and their redirection of funds.
The Santa Fe New Mexican, US.
2nd February 2000
The Santa Fe New Mexican, US.
2nd February 2000
The Journal Times, Wisconsin, US.
2nd February 2003.
About #gulfwarsyndrome #gws but mentions #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #mecfs
2nd February 2003.
About #gulfwarsyndrome #gws but mentions #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #mecfs
February 2, 2026 at 8:08 AM
The Journal Times, Wisconsin, US.
2nd February 2003.
About #gulfwarsyndrome #gws but mentions #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #mecfs
2nd February 2003.
About #gulfwarsyndrome #gws but mentions #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #mecfs
Another relatively early mention of the term #myalgicencephalomyelitis in the UK press.
The Guardian, UK.
2nd February 1983.
#mecfs #cfsme #myalgice
The Guardian, UK.
2nd February 1983.
#mecfs #cfsme #myalgice
February 2, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Another relatively early mention of the term #myalgicencephalomyelitis in the UK press.
The Guardian, UK.
2nd February 1983.
#mecfs #cfsme #myalgice
The Guardian, UK.
2nd February 1983.
#mecfs #cfsme #myalgice
"This trendy nebulous disease persists".
"I'm pissed off and angry that I can't celebrate my life and do the things I want to do".
The Toronto Star, Canada.
2nd February 1989.
#mecfs #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice
"I'm pissed off and angry that I can't celebrate my life and do the things I want to do".
The Toronto Star, Canada.
2nd February 1989.
#mecfs #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice
February 2, 2026 at 8:05 AM
"This trendy nebulous disease persists".
"I'm pissed off and angry that I can't celebrate my life and do the things I want to do".
The Toronto Star, Canada.
2nd February 1989.
#mecfs #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice
"I'm pissed off and angry that I can't celebrate my life and do the things I want to do".
The Toronto Star, Canada.
2nd February 1989.
#mecfs #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice
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Here's my take on some of the debate over Invisible Illness, the new medical anthropology book that has triggered debates and controversy. This post examines the back and forth over the chapter that includes PACE and the history of the creation of the CFS construct.
virology.ws/2026/02/01/t...
virology.ws/2026/02/01/t...
Trial By Error: New Medical Anthropology Book on Chronic Illness Triggers Controversy | Virology Blog
By David Tuller, DrPH While I was on medical leave for the last few weeks, the fascist regime's brownshirts executed two people protesting the military ...
virology.ws
February 1, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Here's my take on some of the debate over Invisible Illness, the new medical anthropology book that has triggered debates and controversy. This post examines the back and forth over the chapter that includes PACE and the history of the creation of the CFS construct.
virology.ws/2026/02/01/t...
virology.ws/2026/02/01/t...
The Courier, Iowa, US.
1st February 2021.
#longcovid #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #mecfs #cfsme
1st February 2021.
#longcovid #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #mecfs #cfsme
February 1, 2026 at 8:28 AM
The Courier, Iowa, US.
1st February 2021.
#longcovid #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #mecfs #cfsme
1st February 2021.
#longcovid #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice #mecfs #cfsme
The Province, British Columbia, Canada.
1st February 2021.
#longcovid #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #myalgice #mecfs
1st February 2021.
#longcovid #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #myalgice #mecfs
February 1, 2026 at 8:27 AM
The Province, British Columbia, Canada.
1st February 2021.
#longcovid #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #myalgice #mecfs
1st February 2021.
#longcovid #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #myalgice #mecfs
February 1, 2026 at 8:26 AM
The South Bend Tribune, US.
1st February 1994.
About #gulfwarsyndrome #gws but, of course, mentions #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #mecfs #myalgice
1st February 1994.
About #gulfwarsyndrome #gws but, of course, mentions #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #mecfs #myalgice
February 1, 2026 at 8:25 AM
The South Bend Tribune, US.
1st February 1994.
About #gulfwarsyndrome #gws but, of course, mentions #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #mecfs #myalgice
1st February 1994.
About #gulfwarsyndrome #gws but, of course, mentions #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #mecfs #myalgice
February 1, 2026 at 8:24 AM
February 1, 2026 at 1:43 AM
February 1, 2026 at 1:42 AM
The Braintree and Witham Times, England.
1st February 2018.
#mecfs #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice
1st February 2018.
#mecfs #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice
February 1, 2026 at 1:40 AM
The Braintree and Witham Times, England.
1st February 2018.
#mecfs #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice
1st February 2018.
#mecfs #cfsme #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgice
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Germany Declares ‘National Decade’ to Solve the Mystery of Long Covid and ME/CFS.
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Germany Declares ‘National Decade’ to Solve the Mystery of Long Covid and ME/CFS
Germany Declares ‘National Decade’ to Solve the Mystery of Long Covid and ME/CFS
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January 31, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Germany Declares ‘National Decade’ to Solve the Mystery of Long Covid and ME/CFS.
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afaik the NICE guideline referred to in Hannah Sharland's article is this one: NG193
nice.org.uk/guidance/ng1...
This review in Pain Reports (2021) called it "pernicious":
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
#SevereMErgency
nice.org.uk/guidance/ng1...
This review in Pain Reports (2021) called it "pernicious":
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
#SevereMErgency
January 31, 2026 at 12:45 PM
afaik the NICE guideline referred to in Hannah Sharland's article is this one: NG193
nice.org.uk/guidance/ng1...
This review in Pain Reports (2021) called it "pernicious":
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
#SevereMErgency
nice.org.uk/guidance/ng1...
This review in Pain Reports (2021) called it "pernicious":
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
#SevereMErgency
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Mein Vortrag zur Stigmatisierung bei #LongCOVID und #MEcfs (inklusive technischer Pannen 😅) ist online; ebenso der Vortrag von Mareike aus der Betroffenenperspektive.
💙lichen Dank dem Frauenmuseum & allen Betroffenen, die ihre Erfahrungen beigesteuert haben!
bremer-frauenmuseum.de/2026/01/28/l...
💙lichen Dank dem Frauenmuseum & allen Betroffenen, die ihre Erfahrungen beigesteuert haben!
bremer-frauenmuseum.de/2026/01/28/l...
January 30, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Mein Vortrag zur Stigmatisierung bei #LongCOVID und #MEcfs (inklusive technischer Pannen 😅) ist online; ebenso der Vortrag von Mareike aus der Betroffenenperspektive.
💙lichen Dank dem Frauenmuseum & allen Betroffenen, die ihre Erfahrungen beigesteuert haben!
bremer-frauenmuseum.de/2026/01/28/l...
💙lichen Dank dem Frauenmuseum & allen Betroffenen, die ihre Erfahrungen beigesteuert haben!
bremer-frauenmuseum.de/2026/01/28/l...
The Mercury, Kansas, US.
31st January 1997.
Again about #gulfwarsyndrome #gws but mentions #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #mecfs #myalgice
31st January 1997.
Again about #gulfwarsyndrome #gws but mentions #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #mecfs #myalgice
January 31, 2026 at 8:12 AM
The Mercury, Kansas, US.
31st January 1997.
Again about #gulfwarsyndrome #gws but mentions #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #mecfs #myalgice
31st January 1997.
Again about #gulfwarsyndrome #gws but mentions #myalgicencephalomyelitis #cfsme #mecfs #myalgice