Today, August 8, we unite to honor Severe ME/CFS Awareness Day. This year, we raise awareness through the lens of Whitney Dafoe. Whitney, son of Ron Davis, PhD, and Janet Dafoe, PhD, is an extraordinary soul whose ME/CFS journey has been
In 2022, we set out to educate healthcare professionals about diagnosing and managing ME/CFS and other chronic complex diseases. Today, we are thrilled to celebrate the successful completion of the second year of the Medical Education Resource Center
Imagine a life where your everyday dreams suddenly become a distant memory. For Erica, a vibrant young adult diagnosed with ME/CFS at just 14, the journey has been a relentless battle against fatigue, migraines, and cognitive dysfunction. Her aspirations for
We are overflowing with gratitude and hope following the incredible live-streaming event hosted by Dianna Cowern (Physics Girl) and her outstanding team. Your engagement and generosity have shattered our expectations. What started as a goal to raise $10,000 turned into
If you are a science enthusiast, you have probably heard of Dianna Cowern, an American science communicator and YouTuber known as Physics Girl, who is living with Long COVID and ME/CFS. This Saturday (July 6, 2024), Dianna’s team will be
The Heart of the Matter In a recently released preprint, OMF’s computation team investigated the shared metabolic symptoms found in ME/CFS and Long COVID. Using new modeling technology, the team identified metabolic pathways that are dysregulated in both ME/CFS and
We are thrilled to announce that, as a direct outcome of the Canberra Roundtable convened in late March and led by Emerge Australia with the support of Open Medicine Foundation Australia, the Australian government has committed funding to update the
The Heart of the Matter General practitioners (GPs) often trial different treatments with their ME/CFS and Long COVID patients. In partnership with GPs, by studying the outcomes of each treatment, the patient’s lived experience, and the personal history
Today, we are excited to share an exclusive video interview featuring Fran Haddock, a dedicated advocate for ME/CFS, chronic illness, environmental, and social justice causes. Fran’s profound six-year journey with ME/CFS took a significant turn after a COVID-19 infection, escalating
The Heart of the Matter Food and saline infusions are both known to have an impact on ME/CFS symptoms. The Melbourne ME/CFS Collaboration is aiming to identify responses to different foods using objective measures, which may also prove useful in
Today, we’re thrilled to showcase the impactful work of Kim Eggers and Andrew Gifford, OMF supporters whose unwavering dedication to amplifying awareness and understanding of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is truly inspiring. Meet Kim Eggers Kim Eggers has had
Living with ME/CFS is not only debilitating, but life-altering. This is especially true for a young adult planning for a normal future. It has been sixteen years since I was diagnosed with ME/CFS. At the time I was only 14
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