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1) To facilitate the free and open exchange of information on ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and related illnesses among those who know the most about the true impact of these afflictions.
2) To help members move beyond the obstacles imposed upon them.

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A technical glitch has disrupted our InTheNews section. Much, but not all, of the material previously posted has been re-posted.

Finally, the National Academy of Sciences Makes It Official:

Study Links Chronic Fatigue to Virus Class

Release of the study findings, additional news items and enlarged illustration of the virus attack may be found at InTheNews

Q&A with Randy Schekman, editor of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), on the reasons behind the delay of the Alter/Lo paper confirming the association between ME/CFS and the XMRV retrovirus

The ME/CFS & FM Patient Survey is a blind (names withheld) research study to gather data from around the world from those afflicted with ME/CFS & FM to further research into the disease. Everyone who is afflicted with ME/CFS or FM is encouraged to take the survey.
Learn more about and take the ME/CFS & FM Patient Survey

For those current or former residents of the UK who have dealt with the UK medical system. To take the survey please go to the UK Group.

The ME/CFS Case Definition Survey is a standardized guide for clinicians and research scientists for the evaluation of the impact of various specific symptoms upon those afflicted. It is presented in conjunction with the ME/CFS research team at the University of Miami. Learn more about and take the Case Definition Survey

The In My Shoes story contest is now open for entries. The contest is open to anyone with ME/CFS and FM or anyone who has had experience in supporting or caring or living with someone with ME/CFS and FM. Learn More.

Mary Schweitzer,a well respected observer and commentator, has written a thought provoking article which deserves to be read, and commented upon, by everyone in our ME-CFSCommunity. Link: What do we have if we do not have CFS?

The new group ME Soul Serenity has been formed by BETHANY YAGCI of Turkey. It is a place ... to help us rest, pace ourselves and find comfort for our souls.

It's a place where we can all bless someone on one of our better days, and get blessed by someone on a day when we need it. Some of us are good at poetry, some good at finding soothing quotes - we may all be different but our needs are similar.

New UK Group is formed.
A great deal of time and effort has gone into the development of the new UK Group by Kieran Hall before this formal opening of the group. We welcome his efforts, as well as those who assisted him, to reach out to to serve those from the UK, no matter where they currently reside, affected by ME/CFS and the unique issues with which they must contend.

Got a question about ME/CFS? Be sure to Ask Dr Hyman.

There's a fair amount of controversy regarding the role of exercise in easing the symptoms of ME/CFS. Get the truth from a widely acknowledged expert on ME/CFS, The video of Dr Irma Rey who spoke on CFS & Exercise is online in our Expert Assistance section.

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