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  1. Pyrrhus

    Endothelial Dysfunction in ME

    I thought I'd start a thread to summarize discussions about the different types of endothelial dysfunction that might be found in ME. Please feel free to add to this thread as needed. What is "Endothelial Dysfunction"? Blood vessels are enclosed by a layer of cells called endothelial cells...
  2. Pyrrhus

    Effects of Post-Exertional Malaise on Markers of Arterial Stiffness in Individuals with ME/CFS (Bond et al., 2021)

    Effects of Post-Exertional Malaise on Markers of Arterial Stiffness in Individuals with ME/CFS (Bond et al., 2021) https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/5/2366/htm by Joshua Bond, Tessa Nielsen and Lynette Hodges Excerpt: