Publications by authors named "R Boneva"
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- Endometriosis (EM) is a common co-morbid condition among women with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), with 36.1% of participants in the study reporting it.* -
- The study compared women with CFS and EM (CFS+EM) to those with only CFS (CFS-only), revealing that CFS+EM women reported significantly higher levels of chronic pelvic pain, more CFS symptoms, and higher instances of obstructive sleep apnea.* -
- Results showed that women with both conditions had a younger age at menopause onset and experienced more negative life events, emphasizing the significant impact of EM on the health of women already dealing with CFS.*
Introduction: Over a million adults in the U.S. are affected by chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Multiple case definitions are in use to identify chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Even when using the same definition, methods used to apply definitional criteria may affect results. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted two population-based studies estimating CFS prevalence using the 1994 case definition; one relied on direct questions for criteria of fatigue, functional impairment and symptoms (1997 Wichita; Method 1), and the other used subscale score thresholds of standardized questionnaires for criteria (2004 Georgia; Method 2).
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- The study investigates the link between gynecologic conditions and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in a group of 157 women from Georgia, analyzing their medical histories and a range of gynecologic issues through questionnaires.
- Findings show that women with CFS reported significantly higher rates of various gynecologic conditions such as endometriosis, excessive menstrual bleeding, and earlier menopause compared to healthy controls.
- The study concludes that common gynecologic problems are associated with CFS, indicating the need for clinicians to recognize these connections and suggesting further research to explore the relationship further.
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- Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) lacks specific diagnostic tests, leading to a pilot registry in Bibb County, Georgia, aimed at exploring its feasibility and establishing educational outreach for unexplained fatiguing illnesses.
- Out of 827 healthcare providers registered, 88 patients were referred for evaluation, with 58 completing assessments; additionally, 46 out of 53 self-referred support group members participated fully.
- Results showed that 36% of evaluated participants met the CFS criteria, while 47% were diagnosed with other medical or psychiatric conditions, highlighting differences in diagnosis based on referral sources.