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Exclusively Online* Media CoverageThis list represents original content posted to news and information web sites. A post on the FightingFatigue blog reports on a study conducted by the CDC’s chief CFS researcher, Dr. William Reeves. In “CDC’s Dr. Reeves Quantifies Altered Cognitive Function in ME/CFS,” Sandy Robinson notes that Reeves “conducted a study to test measured deficits in working memory and motor response in ME/CFS that is not associated with psychiatric and psychological problems.” After describing the methodology, she reports that “results confirm and quantify alterations in motor speed and working memory in CFS subjects independent of co-morbid psychiatric disease and medication usage.” (7/23/08) The HealthCheckNow blog continues a series of posts about CFS with “Symptoms Of CFS Part Two.” It includes information about post-exertional malaise, fever and chills, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, chemical sensitivities, gastrointestinal problems and cognitive issues. (7/19/08) Although tracing a possible cause of CFS to “sitting in one position for a long time,” a post on the SpiceDiva.com blog provides an accurate list of symptoms, notes that the illness mimics other disorders and suggests several treatments. (7/17/08) MicroNutra.com publishes “The Prevalence Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Among Adolescents.” It lists symptoms of the illness in youth and notes the skepticism surrounding its presence in this age group. The article sites the CDC’s CFS pages and an Association article about pediatric CFS. (7/17/08) The Akron Beacon Journal includes details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in Mentor in its events calendar. (Ohio) (7/15/08) Cleveland’s African American newspaper, The Call and Post, provides information about the national traveling photo exhibit, “The Faces of CFS,” in its calendar of events. (Ohio) (7/15/08) The Mansfield News Journal lists “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in Mentor in its events listings. (Ohio) (7/15/08) WKYC.com, the Web site of Cleveland’s NBC affiliate, includes details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in Mentor in its events calendar. (Ohio) (7/15/08) A post on the HealthCheckNow blog offers advice on “What If You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Part One.” The author notes prevalence and diagnosis figures, notes the physical and emotional challenges of the illness and offers suggested treatments to explore. (7/13/08) Cleveland.com, the website of The Plain Dealer, includes a notice about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit display in the events calendar. (Ohio) (7/8/08) The Akron Beacon Journal’s website, Ohio.com, posts information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s Cleveland display in the events calendar. (Ohio) (7/8/08) MicroNutra’s Health Journal includes a posting titled “Hormone Imbalances Result In Chronic Fatigue Syndrome For Women.” The short article includes a symptom list and notes that “Studies have shown that decreased production of the hormone, cortisol (the hormone that helps the body manage stress and helps the body metabolize food), is believed to be a link to chronic fatigue syndrome in women, along with other combined hormones. It is often considered to be partially the cause or pre-onset to CFS.” It also includes a link to the CDC’s CFS website. (7/04/08) MommiesMagazine.com offers a short article about CFS. “Fighting Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” lists symptoms and recommends those who suffer from them visit their doctors. It notes that there is no cure but provides general treatment suggestions. (7/1/08) Women’s health site EmpowHer posts “Demystifying Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” Health Reporter Shannon Koehle quotes extensively from CDC and Mayo Clinic information about the illness in this basic, educational article. (7/1/08) Online magazine SheKnows.com continues a series of stories on CFS, with “Treating chronic fatigue” the latest installment. Writer Kimberly Kaye offers strategies including the use of immune boosters, the Methylation Cycle Treament, treating secondary infections and diet and exercise. (6/30/08) A post on the HealthCheckNow blog provides basic facts about CFS. (“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Facts “)(6/28/08) The Alliance Review includes details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s July display in Mentor in its online events calendar. (Ohio) (6/27/08) The Health Guide blog offers a short article titled “The History of CFS” in which the author notes that CFS was only recognized as an illness in 1988 and describes the illness’s symptoms in relation to the 1988 and 1994 CDC case definitions. (6/26/08) The LiveOnEarth blog posts an “overview” of CFS. List information includes etiology, symptoms and the affects of the illness. (6/22/08) The ThingsWeLoseInTheFire blog posts the radio PSA that is part of the public awareness campaign. (6/17/08) An entry on the HealthCheckNow blog titled “Everything You Want To Know About CFS Part II” quotes extensively from the CDC’s Web site to educate readers about the illness. (6/13/08) A post on the LiveJournal log reveals the blogger’s diagnosis with CFS and includes links to various CFS pages on the CDC’s website. (6/11/08) The website of network affiliate The CW Baltimore includes information about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in that city in its community calendar. (Maryland) (6/11/08) Maryland Public Television’s calendar of events provides details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in Baltimore. (Maryland) (6/11/08) A post on the HandmadeByAnnabelle blog asks readers “Do you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?” It provides information from the Association’s Web site and a link to the assessment questionnaire found there. (6/09/08) The GeneralHealth.com blog posts “What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?” It notes the skepticism surrounding the illness, prevalence and symptoms. (6/07/08) The Anti-Aging2 Health Connection blog includes a post on CFS. It provides a symptom list and comments about children with the illness. (6/06/08) The MyDocHub blog offers the CDC’s list of CFS symptoms and quotes Dr. William Reeves in a brief post. (6/2/08) Baltimore’s public radio station’s Web site includes information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit display in that city. The listing on WYPR-FM 88.1’s events calendar has the details. (Maryland) (5/30/08) ToTheCenter.com posts “The Yuppie Flu No Longer, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is a Real Illness,” a brief article that quotes from the July 2007 New York Times article noting that the CDC has acknowledged CFS as a real illness. (5/30/08) A participant in the Diet Forum blog pens an extensive article about CFS and weight loss. The story, posted on TheHealthSuccessSite.com, quotes extensively from the CDC’s CFS web pages to educate readers about the illness before offering opinions about and stories of various nutritional strategies to cope with CFS. (5/30/08) Chesapeake Family, a monthly publication for families in the Baltimore area, includes information about “The Faces of CFS” photo exhibit’s display in that city in June in its online events calendar. (Maryland) (5/23/08) What’s Up Annapolis? Magazine, an entertainment publication, includes information about “The Faces of CFS” photo exhibit’s display in Baltimore in June in its online events calendar. (Maryland) (5/23/08) The Caspar Network reports the joint study being conducted by researchers at the Emory University School of Medicine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to “better understand how the syndrome affects people and lead to more successful treatment.” The article includes information about “The Larger Public Health Impact” of CFS, milestones in CFS research and details about other information available from the CDC. (Wyoming) (5/16/08) CFS patient and advocate Kathy Rex pens an online letter to the editor of The Columbus Dispatch, noting May 12 as CFS Awareness Day and offering facts to educate readers about the illness. (Ohio) (5/12/08) RM Global Health publishes information about population-based CFS clinical study recently launched by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. Researchers hope results from the study will help them better understand how the syndrome affects people and lead to more successful treatment. (“Study Launched to Uncover the Mysteries of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”) (5/12/08) MySanAntonio.com includes information about the upcoming display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in its Community Events Calendar. (Texas) (5/02/08) SheKnows.com, one of the top 10 most-visited websites for women, continues its coverage of CFS with an article titled “Could you have chronic fatigue syndrome?
Tired All The Time?” The story offers 6 ideas for women who think they might have CFS, including finding the right doctor, finding a support group and becoming a patient advocate. (5/1/08) Ohio Magazine’s online events calendar offers details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at Great Lakes Mall in Mentor, Ohio, in July. (Ohio) (4/28/08) SheKnows.com, one of the top 10 most-visited websites for women, publishes “Chronic fatigue: Yuppie flu or dangerous illness? Chronic Fatigue is a Disease,” a thorough article by writer Kimberly Kaye that provides a myriad of information about CFS. From symptoms to prevalence, and noting that CFS strikes more women than men and the potential genetic component of the illness, the story quotes numerous published studies and Association Communications Director Marcia Harmon as it educates readers about the illness. (4/25/08) A post on the Raingem.com blog provides some quick information about CFS and offers three questions to ask to determine if someone might have CFS. (“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 3 Questions”) (4/24/08) FMOnline, the e-journal of the National Fibromyalgia Association, includes a lengthy article about CFS. It includes information about prevalence, symptoms, co-morbid conditions, diagnosis and treatment. (“Chronic fatigue syndrome”) (4/18/08) The Health & Hearsay Headlines blog posts information about a joint study being conducted by researchers at the Emory University School of Medicine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “to evaluate mechanisms of the illness with an emphasis on alterations in the regulation of hormones and the immune system as well as alterations in brain circuits involved in cognitive function and mental fatigue. The molecular and genetic underpinnings of these alterations will also be explored.” Study participants were drawn from a population-based sample of fatigued individuals in the state of Georgia. (“Clinical Study Underway To Uncover The Mysteries of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”) (4/18/08) Katherine Keim, RN and CFS patient from State College, Pennsylvania, recorded a video for C-Span’s section of YouTube when the “C-Span Bus” arrived in her town to interview residents about their issues and the upcoming presidential primary. Keim’s video describes her concerns with disability and its financial challenges. (4/17/08) Tiffani Burnett-Velez publishes an essay about the lengthy road to acceptance of CFS as a serious illness titled “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Doctors Are Finally Giving Credit to This Debilitating Condition” on AssociatedContent.com. Stemming from an aunt’s diagnosis with the illness to her own fears of suffering from it herself, she offers a sensitive treatment of the difficulty patients have in getting the medical establishment to take their ailment seriously. (4/11/08) WUSF 89.7, Tampa’s public broadcasting outlet, provides information about “The Faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” traveling photo exhibit’s display in that city on its events calendar. (Florida) (4/07/08) Tampa’s public broadcasting outlet, WUSF 89.7, also offers details about the Association’s “kNOw MORE CFS” educational seminar to be held on April 26. (Florida) (4/07/08) Tampa Bay Illustrated magazine includes information about “The Faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” traveling photo exhibit’s display in Tampa in its online calendar of events. (Florida) (4/04/08) The Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants publishes “How biological abnormalities separate CFS from depression” in the CME (continuing medical education) section of its website. The article by Katherine Erdman, assistant professor and assistant director, Baylor College of Medicine PA program, notes that “Comorbid depression in CFS has been perceived as evidence that CFS is an atypical manifestation of depression. However, the depression in CFS could be a result of multiple symptoms, an emotional response to disability, immune system changes, or alterations in brain physiology. Validating patients who have unexplained symptoms is often difficult. Many clinicians, unaware of the volumes of evidence pointing to a physiologic etiology to CFS, may be overdiagnosing depression by default.” It notes the CDC’s acknowledgement of CFS as a serious medical condition and mentions the public awareness campaign; reviews current CFS literature; and links to the CDC’s health care provider tools, including the CFS Toolkit, for diagnosis. (3/01/08) According to the “Obesity, Fitness and Wellness Week” newsletter, NewsRx.com reports on an epidemiology study by CDC researchers into autonomic nervous dysfunction and heart rate variability in CFS patients. They compared heart rate and heart rate variability in patients and non-patients and concluded that “the presence of increased heart rate and reduced heart rate variability in CFS during sleep coupled with higher norepinephrine levels and lower plasma aldosterone suggest a state of sympathetic autonomic nervous system predominance and neuroendicrine alterations.” (1/26/08) WebMD.com reports on a study conducted by CDC researchers that links CFS to the stress hormone cortisol in women. According to the posting, “the study shows that women with CFS had lower cortisol levels in the morning, compared with healthy women.” It also notes that the study doesn’t prove that low morning cortisol levels cause CFS. (1/18/08)
PhillyBurbs.comincludes information about the illness and “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit on its health blog. (“The Faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”) (Pennsylvania) (1/11/08) NJN.net, the Web site of New Jersey Public Broadcasting, includes information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in Philadelphia on its community calendar pages. (New Jersey) (1/09/08) In “Faces of Fatigue,” an article on the homepage of PhillyHealthInfo.org, the Web site of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, visitors can learn more about the national traveling photo exhibit, “The Faces of CFS,” and its display in Philadelphia. (Pennsylvania) (1/07/08) Philadelphia’s CW affiliate, Channel 57, posts information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in that city. (Pennsylvania) (1/07/08)
In “2008 schedule for Faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome traveling photo exhibit published,” ImmuneSupport.comoffers information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in Philadelphia. It also includes information about other 2008 dates and a link to the campaign’s photo exhibit web page. (California) (1/04/08) TheCourierPostOnlineincludes information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in Philadelphia. (“Exhibit focuses on syndrome”) (New Jersey) (1/03/08) |
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