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NEW TEST AVAILABLE FOR CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers seeing increase in patient inquiries; research continues on link to XMRV virus

(DALLAS - December 7, 2009) – The recognition of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) continues to gain traction in the medical community, bringing validity to tens of thousands of patients who suffer from the condition.

The latest buzz was created by a recent study by the Whittemore Peterson Institute in Nevada, which found that XMRV appears to play a role in CFS.

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, medical director for Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers, Inc. (FFC) appeared on the "Dr. Oz Show" in October to discuss fatigue and just yesterday, women’s health expert Dr. Donnica Moore also appeared on Dr. Oz to explain how CFS and XMRV are related, even providing a checklist for patients to take to their physician.

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'TIS THE SEASON FOR FUN - AND FATIGUE
Simple steps including food choices can make for a more energetic holiday

FORT WORTH (Nov. 19, 2009) - Work, family get-togethers, shopping, parties - and stress. Sometimes the holidays can be more hectic than happy, leaving you exhausted and fatigued.

Exercise, proper sleep habits and diet are all key factors in fighting fatigue. Restless sleep and a poor diet not only contribute to the holiday blues, but one should consider more serious conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) if unable to resolve constant fatigue over time.

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SCIENTISTS FIND VIRAL LINK TO CHRONIC FATIGUE
Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers continue successful treatments despite lack of common cure; FFC medical director to appear on "The Dr. Oz Show" to discuss chronic fatigue syndrome

DALLAS (October 20, 2009) - A new study finds a virus, known as XMRV that has been linked to prostate cancer and AIDS, appears to play a role in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

Although researchers have not determined a direct cause and effect link, the Whittemore Peterson Institute in Nevada found XMRV in the blood of 68 out of 101 CFS patients, but in only eight of 218 healthy people.

"This study adds more to our understanding of chronic fatigue and I encourage the researchers' continued work," said Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, medical director for Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers, which has treated more than 8,300 chronic fatigue patients nationwide. Dr. Teitelbaum will appear on "The Dr. Oz Show" on Friday, October 23rd to discuss chronic fatigue. The show will air in nearly 200 markets across the country.

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WHEN DID "TIRED" BECOME AN ILLNESS?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Thought to Affect Nearly 7 Million Americans

BALTIMORE (July 13, 2009) - Working a full-time job, chauffeuring kids with school and sports activities, household duties, grocery shopping -- and more. It's a slice of life for many Americans and reasons enough to be tired.

But when does tired become "chronic fatigue" and require medical attention?

Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) is a complex disease involving multi-system disturbances and abnormalities including substantial impairment in shortterm memory or concentration; sore throat; tender lymph nodes; muscle pain; multi-joint pain without swelling or redness; headaches of a new type, pattern or severity; unrefreshing sleep; and post-exertional malaise lasting more than 24 hours.

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