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Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis

Diagnosis

It is very difficult to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome. Even experts do not have a clear definition of what chronic fatigue actually is or what mechanisms in the brain or nervous system are responsible for it. The best diagnostic approach is to determine if the patient matches the criteria for CFS and to rule out other possible causes of symptoms.

Personal and Medical History

A doctor should first take a careful personal and family medical history, which may include a psychological pro...

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Expert & Community Posts

Osteoarthritis Guide in Spanish

By Dr. Jonathan Krant , Health Expert

A handbook for osteoarthritis management has been written in Spanish, entitled "Escogiendo... Read more »

The Double Why-Me: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hepatitis C

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...in the understanding and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, there are still segments of the... Read more »

Many kids have to travel long distances to see a pediatric rheumatologist

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...discussing a study published in the December issue of Arthritis Care & Research. The study... Read more »

Half of diabetics have some form of arthritis

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...of all adults with diabetes also have some form of arthritis. In other data, the CDC estimated... Read more »

The 3 Rs Insurance Companies Might Not Like: Repeat Rituxan in Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...been a great addition in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, it must be remembered that they... Read more »

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New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis

...effects are issues patients must consider. To read the story, visit WSJ, New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis. You will need a subscription to read the article. HealthCentral's RA expert,... Read more »

Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Boost Risk for Hearing Loss

...News) -- In a finding that contradicts previous research, a Mayo Clinic study says that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) does not increase the risk of hearing loss. The study included 29 people, aged 40... Read more »

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression

Obviously, poorly controlled rheumatoid arthritis can lead to deformities of the joints, particularly the hands and feet. This in turn could lead to a poor self-image, which in turn could lead to... Read more »

Rheumatoid Arthritis Reading List

One of the best things a patient can do after being newly diagnosed with a condition- rheumatoid arthritis or otherwise- is to start learning about the condition and to keep learning about the... Read more »

Meet Dr. Mark James Borigini

...in the teaching of students and housestaff. Dr. Borigini was involved in studying novel rheumatoid arthritis treatments and wrote several papers and book chapters on that subject. After leaving... Read more »

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By Kate McHugh, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a debilitating condition affecting... Read summary »

Assessing Arthritis

May 16, 2007

PITTSBURGH (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Right now, most doctors rely on the way an arthritic's joints look and feel to assess the efficacy of their... Read summary »

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