by ccisupport | May 12, 2025 | Media
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is a neurological disease. But misinformation from decades ago, which claimed it was psychological has resulted in stigma that still impacts the care of patients today. “Someone who is so...
by ccisupport | Apr 5, 2024 | Media, Research
Post-meeting recording can be found here: Long Covid – are we taking it seriously enough? Wednesday 3 April, 12pm-1.15pm Join us for an expert discussion on long Covid. As the public focus on Covid-19 has waned and the public has largely returned to...
by ccisupport | Apr 3, 2024 | Media
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018932623/are-insurers-wrongly-declining-me-cfs-claims Some people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome say they are being denied personal insurance because insurers deem it to be a mental health issue,...
by CCI Support Admin | Nov 7, 2023 | Media
Two New Zealand researchers have been chosen to receive the Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Society (ANZMES) annual grant of $25,000 to undertake vital research into increasing understanding of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME, also known as Chronic...
by ccisupport | Sep 4, 2023 | Media
Tributes have poured in after Stephanie Aston, the young woman who publicly stood up for herself after being told she was faking her symptoms by doctors, has died. “Even until the very end she was keen to help anyone and lend an ear. You will be sorely missed. I hope...
