tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59862610797843546752011-11-27T23:44:51.074ZTRIP Evidence Reviews: Chronic Fatigue SyndromeTRIP Topic Reviews are occasional reviews carried out by TRIP. These tend to be modified versions of reviews we carry out for clients. For more information contact us via www.tripdatabase.com/ContactUs.htmlJon Brasseynoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986261079784354675.post-9377784143036527022007-04-27T09:45:00.000+01:002007-11-20T15:14:32.926ZChronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)This review is a pragmatic attempt to highlight recent research and some backround reading in CFS. It should not be considered exhaustive, simply a way of reviewing some of the major developments and current thinking in the area.<br /><br /><a href="http://tripevidencereviews.blogspot.com/2007/04/list-of-trip-evidence-reviews.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Click here</span></strong></a> to see all the TRIP Evidence Reviews.<br /><br /><strong>Evidence-Based Reports</strong><br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.otcats.com/topics/CAT-R%20Rensen%202005%20chronic%20fatigue%20and%20CBT.pdf">Does cognitive behaviour therapy improve physical function in people with chronic fatigue syndrome compared to no cognitive behaviour therapy?</a> Occupational Therapy CATs, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/327/7426/0-h">Only a third of people with chronic fatigue have chronic fatigue syndrome</a>. POEMs, 2003</li></ul><p><strong>Clinical Guidelines</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/CG53FullGuidance.pdf">Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis</a>. NICE, 2007</li><li><a href="http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_4139437.pdf">Occupational aspects of the management of chronic fatigue syndrome : a national guideline</a>. NHS Plus, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_4098125.pdf">Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalopathy (CFS/ME)</a>. Department of Health, 2004</li><li><a href="http://www.rcpch.ac.uk/doc.aspx?id_Resource=1480">Evidence based guideline for the management of CFS/ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/myalgic encephalopathy) in children and young people</a>. RCPCH, 2004</li><li><a href="http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_4098125.pdf">Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalopathy (CFS/ME)</a>. Department of Health, 2004</li><li><a href="http://www.nzgg.org.nz/guidelines/0084/Analysis_of_Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome_Guidelines.doc">Analysis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Guidelines</a>. New Zealand Guidelines Group, 2003</li><li><a href="http://www.mja.com.au/public/guides/cfs/cfs2.html">Chronic fatigue syndrome</a>. eMJA, 2002 </li></ul><p><strong>Systematic Reviews</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?View=Full&ID=32006000898">A review of the scientific literature for diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome/ myalgic encephalopathy (CFS/ME)</a>. HTA, 2006</li><li>Cognitive behavioural therapy in chronic fatigue syndrome: a randomised controlled trial of an outpatient group programme. NCCHTA, 2006 <a href="http://www.ncchta.org/execsumm/summ1037.htm"><span style="color:#ff0000;">View article</span></a> OR <a href="http://testyourself.blog.tripdatabase.com/2007/05/test-yourself-on-chronic-fatigue.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Can you answer this related question for extra CPD?</span></strong></a></li><li><a href="http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?View=Full&ID=12005009792">The placebo response in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis</a>. DARE, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab003200.html">Exercise therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2004</li><li><a href="http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?View=Full&ID=22004001339">Cost-effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy, graded exercise and usual care for patients with chronic fatigue in primary care</a>. NHS EED, 2004 </li></ul><p><strong>Recent articles in core journals</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=16443043">Chronic fatigue syndrome</a>. Lancet, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15353532">Effect of galantamine hydrobromide in chronic fatigue syndrome: a randomized controlled trial</a>. JAMA, 2004 </li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15469945">Childhood predictors of self reported chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis in adults: national birth cohort study</a>. BMJ, 2004</li><li>Does methylphenidate reduce the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome? Am J Med. 2006 <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16443425&dopt=Abstract"><span style="color:#ff0000;">View article</span></a> OR <a href="http://testyourself.blog.tripdatabase.com/2007/05/test-yourself-on-chronic-fatigue_20.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Can you answer this related question for extra CPD?</span></strong></a></li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15585538&dopt=Abstract">Cognitive behaviour therapy for adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome: randomised controlled trial</a>. BMJ, 2005 </li></ul><p><strong>eTextbooks</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec22/ch334/ch334b.html">Merck Manual</a></li><li><a href="http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3392.htm">eMedicine</a></li><li><a href="http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=-583729076">GP Notebook</a></li></ul><p><strong>Clinical Queries</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?question=1843">What's the value of the RNase-L test in the diagnosis of ME/CFS?</a> NLH Q&A Service, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.attract.wales.nhs.uk/question_answers.cfm?question_id=2142">I have a patient who has been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is there any evidence for magnesium by injection?</a> ATTRACT, 2006</li><li>Is there any evidence that anti-virals are useful in post-viral fatigue syndrome/ ME? NLH Q&A Service, 2007 <a href="http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?question=5128"><span style="color:#ff0000;">View answer</span></a> OR <a href="http://testyourself.blog.tripdatabase.com/2007/05/test-yourself-on-chronic-fatigue_547.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Can you answer this question for extra CPD?</span></strong></a></li><li><a href="http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?question=2061">Is there evidence that melatonin treatment improves symptoms of fatigue in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome?</a> NLH Q&A Service, 2006</li></ul><p><strong>Patient Information</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleid=102">NHS Direct Online </a></li><li><a href="http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chronic_fatigue_syndrome/article_em.htm">eMedicine Consumer Health</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chronic-fatigue-syndrome/DS00395">Mayo Clinic </a></li><li><a href="http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/chronic_fatigue_syndrome2.html">BUPA Health Information</a> </li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5986261079784354675-937778414303652702?l=cfs.blog.tripdatabase.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Brasseynoreply@blogger.com1