Nottingham MS Therapy Centre - The Oxygen Centre

28/02/2026

A study, led by The University of Cambridge, has identified […]

23/02/2026

Virus-induced endothelial senescence as a cause and driving
factor for ME/CFS and long COVID: mediated by a dysfunctional
immune system.

This is a long read but lots of detailed information and graphics to explain what researchers believe is happening to cause ME and long covid.

12/02/2026

12/02/2026

Dr Charles Shepherd, Honorary Medical Adviser to the ME Association […]

12/02/2026

Join ME Connected, our online community on Discord for people affected by ME/CFS and Long Covid - whether you're a person with ME, carer, family member, or friend, you are welcome in our supportive and friendly space.

Join via this link: https://meassociation.org.uk/discord

Guidelines on how to join: https://meassociation.org.uk/MECD

12/02/2026

New research finds choroid plexus alterations in people with Long Covid

A new study, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, has been reported on by The Independent and other news sources today.

Dr Katrina Pears, MEA Research Coordinator, comments on the blog, "The study, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, examined changes in the choroid plexus — a structure involved in immune activity and cerebrospinal fluid regulation.

Researchers found that individuals with Long Covid showed slightly enlarged choroid plexus volume and reduced blood flow compared with healthy controls. These patterns can also appear in other conditions involving inflammation."

Read the full comment with further information about this research on the blog: https://meassociation.org.uk/hhqn

12/02/2026

Prof. Bhupesh Prusty and his team have recently published results from their ME Research UK-funded study investigating how viral infections may influence the development of ME/CFS. They found that immunoglobulins (or antibodies) from the blood of people with post-infectious ME/CFS caused disruption to the mitochondria of healthy endothelial cells (bit.ly/3ZKaUhT). The mitochondria are responsible for generating energy in the cells of the body. We will present a more detailed look at these results in due course.

06/02/2026

Physios for ME survey on hyperbaric oxygen/oxygen therapy for people with LC and ME/CFS

"The aim of this study is to explore the experiences of hyperbaric oxygen/oxygen therapy for people with Long COVID and/or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). It is known that many people with ME/CFS and/or Long COVID have tried hyperbaric oxygen/oxygen therapy but there is a lack of formal studies in this area.

You are eligible to take part if you have ME/CFS or Long COVID and have tried hyperbaric oxygen / oxygen therapy."

Read the participant information sheet and take part in the survey via the link: https://www.physiosforme.com/o2survey

02/02/2026

14/12/2025

For millions suffering from long COVID, their persistent breathlessness, brain fog and fatigue remain a maddening mystery, but a group of leading microbiologists think they may have cracked the case.

10/12/2025

A new landmark study funded by The ME Association will help scientists to uncover shared pathways between ME/CFS and Long Covid.

04/12/2025

Groundbreaking ME study identifies 250+ genes, links with long COVID, and uncovers new drug repurposing opportunities to advance targeted treatments