Controversies related to ME/CFS

A man with a large sign that reads "NIH/CDC Neglect ME/CFS Patients. BILLIONS on DISABILITY, PENNIES on RESEARCH. Research & Clinical Trials Now!"
A man at a healthcare reform protest, advocating for increased funding for ME/CFS research

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is an illness with a history of controversy. Although it is classified as an organic disease by a majority of researchers, it was historically assumed to be psychosocial, an opinion still held among many physicians.[1] The pathophysiology of ME/CFS remains unclear, there exist many competing diagnostic criteria, and some proposed treatments are controversial.[2] There is a lack of education and accurate information about the condition among a significant number of medical practitioners, which has led to substantiated accusations of patient neglect and harm.[1][3]

  1. ^ a b Thoma M, Froehlich L, Hattesohl DB, Quante S, Jason LA, Scheibenbogen C (December 2023). "Why the Psychosomatic View on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Inconsistent with Current Evidence and Harmful to Patients". Medicina. 60 (1): 83. doi:10.3390/medicina60010083. PMC 10819994. PMID 38256344.
  2. ^ Hooge J (1992). "Chronic fatigue syndrome: cause, controversy and care". British Journal of Nursing. 1 (9): 440–1, 443, 445–6. doi:10.12968/bjon.1992.1.9.440. PMID 1446147.
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