Author: Pat
Institute of Medicine Report issued 2/10/2105
Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Redefining an Illness
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See a report brief here
Report key facts here
Summaries can be found on many sites including
The JAMA website: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.1346
The New York Times http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-gets-a-new-name/?_r=3%3A%2F%2Fwell.blogs.nytimes.com%2F2015%2F02%2F10%2Fchronic-fatigue-syndrome-gets-a-new-name%2F%3F_r%3D3
National Academy of Sciences
“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Is a Legitimate Disease That Needs Proper Diagnosis and Treatment, Says IOM” (National Academy of Science)
2015 High School Scholarship
NJMECFSA HS Scholarship Announcement 2015
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IACFSME Primer (Revised 2014)
The ME/CFS Primer for Clinical Practitioners (2014 revision) is available in both print and download versions at the IACFSME website. Click here. Primer
Research Tab Updated 10/12/2014
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Research Opportunity June 2014
Click on “Research Opps” tab above to see the latest research opportunity. June 12, 2104