Hand grip strength and fatigability: correlation with clinical parameters and diagnostic suitability in ME/CFS
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Resumen del artículo
This study found that people with ME/CFS have weaker handgrip strength and experience more fatigue during repeated handgrip exercises compared to healthy controls and those with cancer-related fatigue. This suggests that handgrip strength could be a useful tool for diagnosing and assessing ME/CFS.
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People with ME/CFS get tired hands faster when squeezing something repeatedly. This could be a simple way to help diagnose and track the illness.
Posibles conflictos de intereses
The study received funding from the Weidenhammer Zöbele foundation, but no other conflicts of interest were declared.
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The study uses a relatively large sample size and objective measurements to explore a clinically relevant question in ME/CFS. While the lack of specificity and potential confounders limit the immediate applicability of the findings, it provides valuable insights into muscle function and potential diagnostic tools for ME/CFS.
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