Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Dr. Lucinda Bateman, an Internal Medicine Physician from Salt Lake City, UT, reviews this consensus statement appearing online early and in the November 2021 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, where the authors review the key diagnostic criteria for this debilitating post-infection condition to aid clinicians in recognizing the signs and symptoms for this hard to diagnose disease. These include impaired function, post-exertional malaise, unrefreshing sleep, and either cognitive impairment or orthostatic intolerance. She notes people experiencing long COVID syndrome may double this patient population making it essential for clinicians to recognize, diagnose, and treat these patients as early as possible. Available at: mayocl.in/37wG94D