myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modified link of Web site: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ME/CFS Basics. | Oct 14, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: Healthdirect - Chronic fatigue syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). | Apr 09, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: Scientific Reports - HLA and pathogens in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and other post-infection conditions. | Dec 26, 2025 | ||
| Updated information on diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS. | Jul 10, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: BMC - Journal of Translational Medicine - The search for a blood-based biomarker for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): from biochemistry to electrophysiology. | Jul 05, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: Frontiers - Frontiers in Immunology - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: the biology of a neglected disease. | Mar 19, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ME/CFS Basics. | Sep 18, 2024 | ||
| Article thoroughly revised and updated. | May 10, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: MSD Manual - Professional Version - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. | Apr 12, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of Rochester Medical Center - Health Encyclopedia - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). | Jun 23, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Better Health Channel - Chronic fatigue syndrome. | May 11, 2023 | ||
| Corrected display issue. | Mar 20, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: WebMD - What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? | Mar 14, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Cleveland Clinic - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). | Feb 03, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Future Direction. | Nov 23, 2022 | ||
| Add new Web site: Healthline - CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). | Sep 08, 2022 | ||
| New media added. | Jan 28, 2021 | ||
| Added information on researchers' ability to distinguish CFS from other conditions based on how an individual?s immune cells respond to stress. | May 01, 2019 | ||
| Add new Web site: Mayo Clinic - Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). | Jan 15, 2014 | ||
| Deleted "In a study published in 2009, scientists reported having detected XMRV in 67 percent of CFS patients and in 3.7 percent of healthy individuals." The study's validity was questioned, and in 2011 the main findings were withdrawn from publication. | Sep 23, 2011 | ||
| Added information on xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV). | Oct 29, 2009 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Healthguide - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. | Aug 21, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Healthguide - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome In Depth. | Aug 21, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Health - Alternative Medicines For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. | Aug 04, 2008 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Jun 25, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: The Nemours Foundation - For Parents - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. | May 14, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: The Nemours Foundation - For Teens - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. | May 13, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: AHealthyMe - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. | Oct 04, 2006 | ||
| Article thoroughly revised. | May 18, 2006 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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