The following document contains an overview of ME, research methods involved in studying ME, and summary lists of various ME research.

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Medical Research: Seeking Objectivity in ME Studies

• Refuting Misconceptions and Biases
• Lessons from MS, GWS, RED and PPV Research
• Problems with Definitions and Distinguishing ME from Depression
• Problems with Methodologies
• Biological evidence of ME uniqueness

Research: ME vs. Clinical Depression

Research: ME vs. Healthy States

• Immunology
• Virology
• Neuroendocrinology
• Neurocognitive Studies
• Cardiovascular Findings
• Sleep, Exercise and Fluctuating Symptoms

Research: Prevalence, Prognosis & Treatment of ME

• Epidemiology / Prevalence Studies
• Prognosis: Rates of recovery and possible factors in recovery
• Treatment Survey, Recommendations, Healing Pathways