by CCI Support Admin | Nov 7, 2023 | Research
A group of researchers have investigated the effects of COVID-19 on the vagus nerve, (Otherwise known as the vagal nerve). The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is part of the autonomic nervous system. This means that the vagus nerve is...
by CCI Support Admin | Nov 3, 2023 | Members Voices
Many of you know that I have been supporting the ME / CFS / FM community for nearly 10 years now and I think it is fair to say that I know a little bit about how to live with these complex conditions we support. However, this year, I have learned the difference...
by CCI Support Admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Research
Research is emerging to confirm that symptoms of ME / CFS and Long-COVID are similar. Both are systemic illnesses that involve several organs and body systems. Long-COVID is only triggered by infections with SARS-CoV-2 however ME / CFS can be triggered by a...
by CCI Support Admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Media
ANZMES, the National Advisory on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), has welcomed the Health Select Committee’s (HSC) response to its petition delivered in September 2022, calling on the Government to reclassify ME as a disability. The Health Select Committee presented...
by CCI Support Admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Newsboard
As you know, earlier this year CCI Support moved from a shared office in Fraser Street to a new Head Office in Welcome Bay. As we are a charity, a large proportion of the money we receive goes straight back into providing services and support for our members. ...