ME/CFS Fact Sheets
The following five publications contain important information for those managing ME/CFS. Click below for more information on:
Fact Sheet 1: Working with your health care team
Tips for working with the health professionals who are supporting you to manage ME/CFS.
Fact Sheet 2: Newly diagnosed with ME/CFS
Have you been newly diagnosed with ME/CFS and not sure what to do next?
Fact Sheet 3: Family and friends
Are your family, friends or colleagues unsure of the implications of your ME/CFS?
Fact Sheet 4: Learning to 'pace'
'Pacing' is a key strategy to help manage your ME/CFS; understand the basics here.
Fact Sheet 5: Nutrition and ME/CFS
Nutrition is vitally important in managing ME/CFS; learn why here.
News
Dr. Byron Hyde in Australia
Dr. Byron Hyde will be visiting Australia in September 2010 to make presentations on ME and CFS in …
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XMRV virus and related virus 'MLV' confirmed in CFS
Researchers have found murine leukemia viruses (MLV) related gene sequences in blood samples …
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'Exploring ME/CFS' on ABC national radio, 'Nightlife' with Tony Delroy, Aug 23
'Exploring ME/CFS' was the topic of a national radio interview on Tony Delroy's ABC 'Nightlife' …
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As many as 180,000 Australians are directly affected by ME/CFS
Research
Research into ME/CFS is occuring across the globe. Follow the links below for research resources.
Alison Hunter Memorial Foundation
Australian Research Institutions
International Research Institutions
Support Organisations by State
ME/CFS Australia directs enquiries from members of the community about frontline support for people with ME/CFS to independently run state organisations.
Resources
Nutrition and ME/CFS: Download a PDF, available in the following languages:
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