Tag: Nigel Speight

NICE 2021: A Triumph of Science over Discrimination

Post date 1 November 2021
Categories In Compliance, Education, News, Policy Positions, Press Releases

Doctors with M.E. stands ready to work with partners and organisations to bring medical education up-to-date and assist in developing the right services for ME/CFS patients. “The new guideline represents a positive and total paradigm change, uniting around the science, official disease classification and medico-legal compliance implications.” “This translation of scientific knowledge into clinical practice…Continue readingNICE 2021: A Triumph of Science over Discrimination

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DwME recognises research scientist Caroline Kingdon with post-viral clinical expert Dr. William Weir

Post date 1 November 2021
Categories In News

Doctors with M.E. recognise the contributions to clinical practice, research literature and scientific innovation of our latest Honorary Fellows, Caroline Kingdon and Dr. William Weir. Their contributions have accelerated the quality of empirical work and grounded the literature in frontline clinical relevance. This experience has most recently culminated in their roles as full Committee Members…Continue readingDwME recognises research scientist Caroline Kingdon with post-viral clinical expert Dr. William Weir

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Webinar Training Series: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: “How the Paradigm has Shifted”

Post date 16 September 2021
Categories In Education, Education/CPD Material, News

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We are pleased to announce a brand new webinar series organised by partner organisation Hope 4 ME & Fibro Northern Ireland, in association with many respected organisations including Doctors with M.E., the Workwell Foundation and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Running now until 6th October 2021. Sign up for a weekly programme…Continue readingWebinar Training Series: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: “How the Paradigm has Shifted”

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A Review of ME/CFS: Past, Present and Future

Post date 2 September 2021
Categories In Research Commentaries

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Science’s rejection of psychological dogma Doctors with M.E. Honorary Fellows Dr. William Weir and Dr. Nigel Speight co-author a newly published opinion piece that discusses the past, present and possible future of ME/CFS. In order to give context as to how ME/CFS came to be incorrectly viewed as a psychological disorder, the article draws on…Continue readingA Review of ME/CFS: Past, Present and Future

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Mayo Clinic: ME/CFS Essentials of Diagnosis and Management Consensus Statement

Post date 2 September 2021
Categories In Education, News, Policy Positions, Research Commentaries

This comprehensive article, co-authored by Doctors With M.E. Honorary Fellows, Dr. Lucinda Bateman and Professor Anthony Komaroff, summarises best clinical practice recommendations for generalist and specialist health care providers treating adults affected by ME/CFS. The article covers epidemiology, prognosis, etiology and pathophysiology, diagnostic approach with new diagnostic criteria, and management of ME/CFS. The clinicians behind…Continue readingMayo Clinic: ME/CFS Essentials of Diagnosis and Management Consensus Statement

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International Consensus Primer for Medical Practitioners

Post date 25 August 2021
Categories In Education

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(download via the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council) The International Consensus Primer (ICP) is a one-stop user-friendly reference that covers aetiology and pathophysiology of ME/CFS, together with guidance regarding personalised assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment for this complex illness. Included within the guide is a comprehensive clinical assessment and diagnostic worksheet, to enable…Continue readingInternational Consensus Primer for Medical Practitioners

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Learning from a medic’s own journey

Post date 14 August 2021
Categories In Education

Doctor with M.E.: My Journey with “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” Doctors with M.E. Founder Dr. K.N. Hng shares her story of learning and suffering from ME/CFS in this engaging, thought provoking and concise book. With humanity, wit, and links to a variety of resources, she brings her own journey as a medic to life. A must…Continue readingLearning from a medic’s own journey

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