'Life with a low battery' is a 6-minute video which is perfect for introducing ME/CFS to family and friends of someone living with the illness. ME/CFS is a complex, multisystem, energy-limiting illness which is often misunderstood, leaving patients struggling to get the understanding and support they need. Now the experts at the Bateman-Horne Center have… Continue reading ‘Life with a low battery’: a wonderful short cartoon explains ME/CFS in a relatable way
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Discover M.E. – animated video for healthcare professionals
A new 6-minute animated video provides insight into the experiences of people living with ME/CFS. The video is part of the Discover ME Experience, a two-part (CPD accredited) educational 3D virtual reality or 2D short film, with accompanying information pack, available free to healthcare providers and medical students in Northern Ireland. For more information, contact… Continue reading Discover M.E. – animated video for healthcare professionals
New video series brings clarity to ME/CFS and long Covid’s frequently-misunderstood symptom: post-exertional malaise (PEM) aka post-exertional symptom exacerbation (PESE)
PEM is the unique and pathognomonic symptom of ME/CFS, meaning that if a person has PEM they have ME/CFS and vice versa. Some but not all long Covid patients experience PEM; these patients should be investigated for ME/CFS. (Long Covid and ME/CFS are not mutually exclusive; a person can have both.) PEM is frequently misunderstood,… Continue reading New video series brings clarity to ME/CFS and long Covid’s frequently-misunderstood symptom: post-exertional malaise (PEM) aka post-exertional symptom exacerbation (PESE)
New free short module on severe ME/CFS
In honour of Severe ME Day (8 August) Dr. Nina Muirhead of Doctors with ME has teamed up with Learna to offer new educational content on severe ME/CFS. 25% of people with ME/CFS have the severe form of the illness. They are profoundly ill and have complex care needs, yet few healthcare professionals receive training… Continue reading New free short module on severe ME/CFS
ME/CFS Medical Education Campaign 