is associated with resolution of brain abnormalities found to be
associated with cognitive dysfunction in subgroups of ME and CFS
patients. Nor does the abstract supply evidence that resolution of
emotional distress, if present or present at all stages, affects
objectively measured dysfunction. Or that such therapies are shown to
change the pathophysiology of the brain abnormalities found in
subgroups of ME and CFS patients by fMRI and qEEG.
Appl Neuropsychol. 2011 Jul;18(3):216-22.
Length of illness does not predict cognitive dysfunction in chronic
fatigue syndrome.
Santamarina-Perez P, Eiroa-Orosa FJ, Freniche V, Moreno-Mayos A,
Alegre J, Saez N, Jacas C.
Psychiatry, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron , Barcelona , Spain.
Abstract
Neuropsychological studies have shown cognitive impairment in chronic
fatigue syndrome (CFS), particularly in information-processing speed.
The aim of this study was to examine the evolution of cognitive
impairment in CFS.
The evolution is one of the most disabling aspects of the CFS, and it
has received little attention in the literature.
Fifty-six women with CFS were assessed with neuropsychological tests.
Patients were divided into three groups based on the duration of the
disease. There were no differences between groups in terms of
cognitive function. The cognitive impairment in CFS was not found to
be more severe with longer disease duration.
These data suggest that there is no progressive cognitive impairment
in patients with CFS. Therefore, the cognitive deficits in CFS should
be treated with cognitive rehabilitation programs focused on improving
emotional distress associated to the illness and on promoting
functional abilities.
PMID: 21846221 [PubMed - in process]
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