Simonyi, Gábor, Bedros, J Róbert, Réthelyi, János et al. · Orvosi hetilap · 2025 · DOI
This paper is a consensus statement from multiple medical experts that reviews what is currently known about ME/CFS, including its varied symptoms affecting the body, thinking, mood, and daily functioning. The authors recognize that ME/CFS is increasingly common but still not well understood or acknowledged in Hungarian medicine, so they compiled international guidelines and treatment suggestions to help healthcare providers better care for patients with this condition.
This consensus statement is important because it brings international ME/CFS expertise to a healthcare system where the condition is underrecognized, potentially improving diagnosis and care for Hungarian patients. By outlining the multidimensional nature of ME/CFS and offering treatment recommendations, it helps bridge the gap between established international understanding and local clinical practice.
This consensus statement does not establish the underlying cause of ME/CFS, nor does it present new experimental or clinical trial data. It does not prove the efficacy of specific treatments, but rather synthesizes and recommends approaches based on existing literature. The authors acknowledge that etiological understanding remains contradictory and incomplete.
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