Chronic fatigue syndrome: From etiology and mechanism to diagnosis and treatment.
Xu, Qing, Zhao, Mengyu, Wang, Qin et al.·Journal of psychiatric research·2026
This review article summarizes current knowledge about ME/CFS, a long-lasting illness characterized by extreme fatigue that rest doesn't improve, along with muscle pain, sore throat, and mood problems. The article examines what might cause ME/CFS, how doctors can better diagnose it, and what treatments may help. The authors note that ME/CFS cases are increasing worldwide, especially since COVID-19, and that current treatments have limited effectiveness.