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National and International Print Media Coverage
2008 Coverage
2008 Coverage
In The Washington Post’s “Living With …” column, CFS patient Susan Osborn describes how maintaining a positive attitude and setting realistic goals has helped her to cope with life with CFS. (“‘I Am Not My Illness, It Is Only a Part of Me’”) (8/5/08)http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/01/AR2008080102569.html The June issue of U.S. Medicine includes an article titled “Researchers hope to learn more about debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome through new study.” It details the study being conducted by the CDC and physicians at Emory University that aims to “get at the pathophysiology and hopefully, get at biomarkers” for CFS, according to the CDC’s Dr. William Reeves. The article provides information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, prevalence and the goals of the CDC’s CFS program. (Washington, D.C.) (6/1/08) New York Times Health Columnist David Tuller publishes an “Expert Q&A” with Dr. Leonard Jason, professor of psychology at DePaul University in Chicago; director of the university’s Center for Community Research; member of the federal Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee; and board member of the International Association for CFS/ME. The questions cover topics including the difficulty in diagnosis, skepticism, prevalence and Dr. Jason’s personal experience as a CFS patient. (“Learning Firsthand About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”) (5/30/08) http://health.nytimes.com/2008/05/30/health/healthguide/esn-chronicfatigue-expert.html?ei=5070&en=2728a54a250db1e0&ex=1212811200&adxnnl=1&emc=eta1&adxnnlx=1212498351-n4Vdpnu31QUvwbWZ5JZLuw Obesity, Fitness and Wellness Week newsletter reports on a CDC study published in the journal “Psychoneuroendocrinology” that provides new information about the immunology of CFS. (4/05/08) CFS is mentioned in “Tired Beyond Relief,” an article published in the March 4 edition of The Washington Post. The story notes that while garden-variety fatigue remains ill-defined, CFS is characterized by severe, disabling fatigue and other symptoms lasting 6 months or more. The story focuses on the symptom of fatigue, but mentions research using functional MRI that has also been applied in CFS to show that the brain is working “overtime” to do mental tasks in those with severe fatigue. (Washington, D.C.) (3/04/08) http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/03/03/ST2008030301148.html?sid=ST2008030301148 The March Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants publishes “How biological abnormalities separate CFS from depression,” a continuing medical education credit article. The story, by Dr. Katherine Erdman of the Baylor College of Medicine, points out that “chronic fatigue syndrome and depression share symptoms and may coexist — but thanks to new efforts spearheaded by the CDC, skilled clinicians can more easily tell them apart.” It offers information about the public awareness campaign, diagnostic criteria and a literature review. Erdman concludes that “Having knowledge and experience with CFS, remaining objective, and assuring that the patient meets the accepted diagnostic criteria will aid the astute clinician in making an accurate diagnosis. Using the Toolkit and having the CDC’s other resources easily accessible in the clinical setting can make for more productive encounters with patients presenting with unexplained symptoms of fatigue.” (3/08) http://jaapa.com/issues/j20080301/articles/cfs0308.htm In “Energy crisis: Finding a way to power up and out of chronic fatigue syndrome,” writer Claire Sykes educates readers of Energy Times magazine about the illness. She interviews patients, including author Floyd Skloot, and physician Jacob Teitelbaum and provides basic information about CFS. (March 2008) http://www.energytimes.com/archive/mm_cfs.asp The “Clinical Feature” of the March 2008 issue of physician’s journal Cortlandt Forum focuses on CFS. Former Senior Editor Nellie Gupta interviews Jim Jones, MD, research medical officer in the chronic viral diseases branch of the CDC; Alan Pocinki, MD, associate clinical professor of internal medicine at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.; and Larry J. Sharp, DO, of Ft. Worth, Texas, “to learn what primary-care physicians (PCPs) can do to diagnose and treat CFS.” (“Chronic fatigue syndrome finally gains respect”) (March 2008) http://www.cortlandtforum.com/content/index.php?id=26&no_cache=1&tx_cortlandtmagissue_pi1[pointer]=0&tx_cortlandtmagissue_pi1[mode]=1&tx_cortlandtmagissue_pi1[showUid]=1754 The February issue of Clinical Advisor, a publication for physician’s assistants, includes an article titled “Respect for chronic fatigue long overdue.” It describes symptoms and mentions the public awareness campaign before author Nelly Gupta interviews medical researcher Dr. Jim Jones of the CDC and clinicians Dr. Alan Pocinki of Washington, D.C. and Dr. Larry Sharp of Ft. Worth, Texas, about a wide range of topics around CFS, including their professional interest in it, prevalence and treatment. (2/01/08) The New York Times reports on the recent CDC study linking CFS to the stress hormone cortisol in women. The short article in the paper’s “Science” section notes low morning cortisol levels were more prominent in women than in men and quotes Dr. William Reeves of the CDC as saying this may provide an explanation of the higher prevalence of the illness in women. (1/29/08) http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/29/health/research/29mala.html?ref=health The January 28 issue of Drug Topics magazine includes a lengthy and thorough article about CFS (“Battling chronic fatigue syndrome”). It introduces pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to the illness and offers continuing education credits for its review. The story covers issues including prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, causes, duration, management and treatment options and provides case studies. (1/28/08) The January issue of Current Psychiatry publishes an article entitled “Depression or chronic fatigue syndrome?” Noting that clinicians should keep “in mind that a patient who presents with fatigue could have depression and CFS,” author Michael LaFerney advises them to “identify clinical factors that distinguish the two disorders.” He lists nine factors, including depressed mood, insomnia, fatigue or loss of energy and others. (1/01/08) |
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