Discusses difficulties in diagnosing disability in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients and makes recommendations for new guidelines that would make more CFS patients eligible for disability benefits. Outlines guidelines established by the Social Security Administration, the Veterans' Administration, and the American Medical Association, and giv

Are you in touch with the latest CFS information The Concise Encyclopedia of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome summarizes current knowledge about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) to help doctors and those working with CFS patients become familiar with recent developments and lessons learned about this and related fatiguing disorders. The information has been thoughtfully organized so that you will be able to easily access and become familiar with highlights of the most relevant topics. The Concise Encyclopedia of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome will bring you up-to-date on advances in cardiovascular medicine,...

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Critical Reviews and Clinical Advances presents the latest research and clinical findings of internationally recognized experts in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Edited by the organizer of the Second World Congress on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Related Disorders, this work focuses on the exciting research presented there.

Starting with a thorough review of new literature, the volume continues with scientific reports of research on these mysterious,...

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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) causes great suffering, not least because its etiology is so poorly understood. Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in the Antiviral Revolution Era offers proof that viruses may be direct or indirect causes of the disease. Therefore the new antiviral agents, the first fruits of the expanding genomics revolution, may be of use in treating this disorder.

In recent years, innovative hypotheses on disease have challenged conventional medical wisdom. New studies give...

A one-of-a-kind reference source, Sport and Adventure Tourism presents a comprehensive look at all facets of sport-related tourism and leisure management. Concise and easy to read, the book delivers incisive commentary from an international range of the foremost experts in the field. Essential for professionals and educators, this is a highly readable handbook for anyone interested in this dynamic part of the tourism industry.

Compiled by one of the foremost researchers in the field of immunology, The Concise Encyclopedia of Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain is an A-to-Z summary of current knowledge that updates patients and health care professionals on these disabling clinical disorders. This vital information has been organized in an easy-to-use format that lets you become familiar with highlights of the most relevant topics.

Written for healthcare professionals and patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), this brief book presents an examination of the connection between the disorder and immunology. It serves as a primer on the human immune system, provides an overview of immunopathology, and reviews immune-based therapeutic interventions. It also explores the link