Potential causal factors of CFS/ME: a concise and systematic scoping review of factors researched.

Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is understood as a complex condition, likely triggered and sustained by an interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors. Little oversight exists of the field of causal research. This systematic scoping review explores potential causal factors of CFS/ME as researched by primary studies.

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder symptoms respond to gluten-free diet in patients with coeliac disease.

Patients with coeliac disease commonly report symptoms of 'brain fog'. The aim of this study was to assess self-reported symptoms of impaired concentration in coeliac disease before and after treatment with gluten-free diet, compared with healthy controls and patient controls. Patients with newly diagnosed coeliac disease were included consecutively from two out-patient clinics.