18 February 2011
A summary of recent M.E. related stories in the news. Headlines appearing in the media as dated.
Surprise and disappointment at PACE results
Action for M.E. is surprised and disappointed by the results of the PACE Trial, which contradicts the charity’s own surveys and those of other patient groups.
The Guardian, p 5 and online
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/feb/18/study-exercise-therapy-me-treatment
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As above
BBC News, online
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12493009
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Nursing Times, online
http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-specialisms/long-term-conditions/cbt-and-exercise-challenge-no-cure-for-me/5025951.article
18/02/11
The Independent, p 7, p 20 and online
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/got-me-just-get-out-and-exercise-say-scientists-2218377.html
18/02/11
The Herald, p 9
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Eastern Daily Press, p 4
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The Times, p 18
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TFM Radio, News, 7.01am
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Results of the PACE Trial
PACE Trial results state that CBT and GET can safely be added to standard medical care to moderately improve outcomes for chronic fatigue syndrome, but adaptive pacing therapy is not an effective addition.
The Lancet, online
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(11)60096-2/fulltext
18/02/11
As above
Reuters, online
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/18/us-fatigue-me-idUSTRE71H02320110218
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Daily Mail, online
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1358269/Chronic-fatigue-syndrome-ME-patients-exercise-best-hope-recovery-finds-study.html
18/02/11
Sky News, Sunrise, 6.38am
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome-ME-Could-Be-Reversed-With-Counselling-And-Exercise-Research-Suggests/Article/201102315935405?lpos=UK_News_Second_UK_News_Article_Teaser_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15935405_Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome_ME_Could_Be_Reversed_With_Counselling_And_Exercise%2C_Research_Suggests
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New York Times, online
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/18/health/research/18fatigue.html?_r=2
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The Scotsman, p 23
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Daily Record, p 6
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The Telegraph, p 12
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Derby Telegraph, p 4
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ITV, Daybreak, 6.33am
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Leicester Mercury, p 9
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Magic 1170 Teeside, News, 7.03am
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Manchester Evening News, p 18
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Bradford Telegraph and Argus, p 6
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The Newcastle Journal, p 6
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Yorkshire Post, p 9
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Trying to kill M.E.
The Street’s Mike Skinner talks about living with CFS. His new album Computers and blues features a track called Trying to kill M.E., recounting his battle with the illness in 2009.
The Sun, p 56-57
18/02/11
Perrin Technique
Jade Hodgkinson, 19, says she has recovered from M.E. by using the Perrin Technique, a form of lymphatic drainage.
Garstang Courier, online
http://www.garstangcourier.co.uk/news/local/me_treatment_gives_teenager_new_life_1_3085447
18/02/11
X Factor stars
Emma Laing, 10, has met X Factor stars One Direction with the help of charity Dreamza4. Emma was diagnosed with M.E. two years ago.
Edinburgh Evening News, p 3
http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/Emma-lives-the-dream-with.6719731.jp
17/02/11
The information contained within each press summary is provided for your personal information only. It does not necessarily reflect the views of Action for M.E.
