Abstract
In this review, we discuss the myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), which is characterised by extreme mental and physical fatigue with associated symptoms of pain, disturbed sleep, cognitive and autonomic dysfunction, as well as post-exertional malaise. This con-dition is often preceded by an infection, severe physiological and/or psychological strain. Over the last decades, research has demonstrated mitochondrial, neuroendocrine, immuno-logical, and metabolic perturbations in patients with ME/CFS, giving hope for the development of new biomarkers and new treatment modalities.
Translated title of the contribution | Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 181 |
Issue number | 24 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 10 Jun 2019 |